Arnold Schwarzenegger
Aug 1 2008, AP

Thousands of state workers were told to stay home Friday under an order by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger aimed at cutting expenses for California’s cash-strapped government, but a lawsuit filed by a union claims the governor is overstepping his authority.

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