Federal debt deal’s impact on Pennsylvania murky

From the TRIBUNE-REVIEW:

It’s a good thing Pennsylvania didn’t spend the $800 million the state unexpectedly collected in taxes last year, Gov. Tom Corbett said.

The way the federal debt deal is playing out, “we certainly may need it,” Corbett said.

Congress and President Obama agreed to cut up to $2.4 trillion from the deficit, and state leaders are wondering if they’ll get stuck with the bill. If Congress cuts federal aid to states, the Legislature might face unpleasant choices…

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