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Patrick Joins Governors In Meeting With President-Elect

Governor Deval Patrick says more state spending cuts could be coming, because of the state budget shortfall.

Patrick will be among governors pushing for federal help in a meeting today with President-elect Obama.

WBUR's Kathleen McNerney reports.

Governor Patrick says he and other governors at the meeting will talk about shared interests, including investment in education, clean energy, and healthcare.

PATRICK: There are some real opportunities because of the alignment of our agenda with his agenda on the national level to bring some even greater energy and, I hope, resources.

But while he's looking for federal help, Governor Patrick says he won't rule out even more budget cuts to help help ease the $1.4 billion budget shortfall.

President-elect Obama has said he'll help states invest in infrastructure projects that will help create jobs.

This program aired on December 2, 2008. The audio for this program is not available.

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