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‘Now it’s time for compromise’

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee meets on Wednesday morning to make a series of big decisions, from state employee pay cuts to federal stimulus spending. (Betsy Russell / The Spokesman-Review)

Before the JFAC meeting started today, Rep. Janice McGeachin, R-Idaho Falls, asked what would happen if the joint committee runs out of time this morning, with all the big decisions before it. Senate Finance Chairman Dean Cameron said the panel just needs to get its work done. “I’m ready to spend more time with my son and my wife,” Cameron said. “Everybody’s made their case - now it’s time for compromise.”

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