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Facing Budget Gap, Colorado City Shuts Off Lights

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Troy Dalton of Colorado Springs Utilities disconnects a streetlight. The city estimates it will save over $1.2 million a year by turning off a third of the lights, but it's not enough to cover a $28 million budget gap for 2010. (NPR)
Troy Dalton of Colorado Springs Utilities disconnects a streetlight. The city estimates it will save over $1.2 million a year by turning off a third of the lights, but it's not enough to cover a $28 million budget gap for 2010. (NPR)

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