budget "cuts" in aztlan
. . .redefined. . .
. . .as a reduction in the increase. . . A group pushes for a real increase of 20%. The legislature says nocando, please settle for a 12% increase. The drop from 20% increase to 12% increase is called a "cut" (!) The XYZ special interest says it is making a sacrifice of 8%!
The Newspapers proclaim-
AUSTERITY FORCES TOILET CLEANER UNION TO ACCEPT BENEFIT CUTS OF 8%
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