Los Angeles news online: Panel considers 10% pay cut for state lawmakers

Panel considers 10% pay cut for state lawmakers
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politics on 10/03/2010 01:43:00
 
Citizens Compensation Commission chairman recommends another drop in pay and
benefits, after an 18% reduction last year. The cuts would also apply to the
governor and other state officials.
Months after California legislators had their pay and benefits cut 18%, the head
of a state panel that sets salaries proposed Tuesday that elected officials lose
10% more in response to the continuing budget crisis.