Gov. Jim Douglas says he's confident a budget conform can be worked out between him and Vermont lawmakers. But the governor says a deal needs to be reached by prematurely next week if lawmakers are to adjourn for the year as scheduled May 8. Douglas also says he opposes a map to introduce lawmakers back in a pointed period if revenues smidgen more than 4 percent after they go harshly for the year.
The House on Wednesday advanced a account that would require such a special meeting more likely. The Republican governor's comments came a daylight after he met for budget talks with Democratic leaders of the Legislature. © Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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