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State budget currently aided by several billion federal dollars, but critics worry about next year.

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Columbus, OH – The state budget is currently being aided by several billion dollars from the federal government. Some critics say that means next year, when a new budget needs to be crafted, it will have a multi-billion dollar hold because the federal money will evaporate. Governor Ted Strickland says that's not necessarily true, and he's seeking a renewal of that federal bailout. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.