Charles Reed

California State University

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Chancellor of the California State University system

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Governor Brown said that  cuts to this year's state budget  would create hardships, and his prediction is already beginning to come true.

Californians Cope with a Bare-Bones Budget

Governor Brown said that cuts to this year's state budget would create hardships, and his prediction is already beginning to come true.

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The 23  Cal-State University  campuses serve 450,000 students.  That's 100,000 more than a decade ago with $500 million less money.  Now, the budget crisis is likely to lead to …

Legislators Slash Budget, Cal State System Bleeds

The 23 Cal-State University campuses serve 450,000 students.  That's 100,000 more than a decade ago with $500 million less money.  Now, the budget crisis is likely to lead to …

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