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Government

Sep. 7, 2010

High Court to Mull Limits of Executive Power

In a major test of the limits of executive power, the California Supreme Court will hear argument Wednesday on whether Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had the authority to furlough employees and make drastic budget cuts in the face of last year's fiscal crisis.

By Laura Ernde

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - In a major test of the limits of executive power, the California Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday about whether Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had the authority to furlough employees and make drastic budget cuts in the face of last year's fiscal crisis.

The answers, due within 90 days, could impact how the state deals with its ongoing budget crunch. The state ...

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