Says He'll Rescind Cuts To Disabled IF...

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Says He'll Rescind Cuts To Disabled

Governor Says Legislature Must Make Up Budget Gap

POSTED: 3:31 pm EDT April 12, 2011

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Rick is having a change of heart when it comes to those who care for disabled Floridians.

said he will rescind his order to cut payments to those who care for the disabled if the Legislature approves emergency spending to make up for a budget gap. Nearly two weeks ago, the governor ordered a 15 percent cut in payments to service providers to address a $174 million shortfall. After visiting the Agency for Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday, he said he would take back the order if lawmakers fill in the budget hole. also said shortfalls at the agency have been an annual problem and that it needs a management team that can help take care of the disabled while not overspending.

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