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Governor Issues First Veto

By Andrea Chalfin

· Jun. 1, 2011, 7:35 am

Governor John Hickenlooper vetoed his first bill yesterday. The measure would've required monthly premiums for certain families enrolled in a healthcare program for low income children. But Republicans are criticizing the Governor for failing to reign in the entitlement program. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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