Cutting through the safety net
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In his new spending plan, Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed further cuts in state health and social programs. Some examples:
$946.2 million from welfare
$842.3 million from Medi-Cal
$446.9 million from child care
$163.8 million from in-home health aid
Source: California Department of Finance
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