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Account	Description	FY07 GAA	FY08 GAA
7077-0023	Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine Program For a contract with the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall be expended under the Massachusetts resident veterinary tuition remission plan submitted January 8, 1998, for supportive veterinary services provided to the commonwealth; provided further, that prior year costs may be paid from this item; provided further, that funds appropriated in this item shall support bioterrorism prevention research related to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans, in consultation with Massachusetts emergency authorities; and provided further, that the school shall work in consultation with the Norfolk County Agricultural School on veterinary programs	5,325,000	5,325,000

Note:  Governor's veto was overridden.

Veto Explanation: I am reducing the appropriation for this item because it funds program expansion not recommended.

 
 

HISTORICAL SPENDING CATEGORIES ($000)

SPENDING CATEGORY	FY04 Spending	FY05 Spending	FY06 Spending	FY07 Spending	FY08 GAA
Operating Expenses	3,004	3,304	4,054	5,325	5,325
TOTAL	3,004	3,304	4,054	5,325	5,325

* FY07 Projected Spending includes the budget plus nearly $1 billion in spending from FY06 supplemental budgets.