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Budget Cuts Close Most of Oregon State Government Friday

This week marks the first time this year that state workers have been required to take an unpaid day off. Four more so-called "Furlough Fridays" are scheduled for 2012, saving an estimated $2 million each.

This week marks the first time this year that state workers have been required to take an unpaid day off. Four more so-called "Furlough Fridays" are scheduled for 2012, saving an estimated $2 million each.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.