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Maine Gov. John Baldacci (D) Submits State Budget Assuming Second Stimulus

Jillian Bandes
Jillian Bandes  |  December 14, 2009 9:52 AM
He's assuming that a second stimulus package goes through as he sets the financial course for his state next year. Specifically, he's relying on the fed to fund more Medicaid expenses.

Baldacci doesn't have any insider information — he's just assuming he'll get more cash based on his political intuition.