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While my heart is there, my pocketbook is empty.

Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire, on her new proposal to make more than $1.5 billion in cuts to health care, social services, prisons and education.

Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire, on her new proposal to make more than $1.5 billion in cuts to health care, social services, prisons and education.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.