Written by Susan Cover for The Kennebec Journal

AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage today issued a line-item veto of parts of the supplemental budget that was given final approval by lawmakers on Friday. In his veto letter, LePage told lawmakers they did not make enough structural changes in General Assistance to gain his support. "We need a profile in courage in Augusta," he wrote. "We must do what is right, without regards to the next election. It is why we all took that solemn oath and that is why I ask each and every one of you for your support of these vetoes."

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