Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: States are without budgets as key deadline passes SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The finances of several states around the nation are sinking deeper into chaos as lawmakers struggle to work out budget differences amid a recession that has wiped out tax revenue and set the stage for dramatic cuts in service and pay for government workers. Security image: (Case sensitive)     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.107.191.87), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.