As expected, Gov. Gray Davis has vetoed SB 71, the workers' compensation benefits legislation, and AB 1176, a companion bill. In a veto message, the governor recognized that it is time to increase benefits for injured workers, but had several problems with the legislation, not the least of which was its cost."I am concerned about the net economic impact of SB 71 and AB 1176 in these shaky economic times," he said. Davis suggested that his staff and the state Legislature should work on
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