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flag Washington state attorney general staff walk out to protest budget cuts and furloughs.

flag Staff at Washington's Attorney General's office walked out on Thursday to protest budget cuts and monthly furloughs aimed at reducing the state's multi-billion-dollar deficit. flag Governor Bob Ferguson's plan, which includes cutting state employee pay and reducing travel and property expenses, is opposed by Senate Democrats who propose new taxes on the wealthy as an alternative. flag Protesters argue the cuts will harm vital programs and litigation efforts.

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