Strange Tug-Of-War Over Budget Keeps Salem On Edge

By Chris Lehman and Beth Hyams | June 24, 2009 7:07 p.m. | Updated: June 16, 2010 11:58 p.m. | Salem, OR

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Governor Ted Kulongoski and the Oregon Legislature are locked in a stalemate over how to pay for the state's K-12 education budget.

The governor vetoed the lawmakers' version Tuesday, saying it used reserves too much. And today brought a surprise.

Salem correspondent Chris Lehman talks with Beth Hyams about the back and forth in the capitol.

Oregon Public Broadcasting