Progressive Business Leaders Network Statement on Budget Cuts Proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Andrew Tarsy 617-515-9004 Andy@pbln.org

Boston, MA (October 28, 2009) … The Progressive Business Leaders Network (PBLN) released the following statement from PBLN President Thomas D. Dretler (President, Eduventures, Inc.) and PBLN Co-Chairs Jeffrey Bussgang (General Partner, Flybridge Capital Partners) and Joshua Boger (Founder & former CEO Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) regarding budget cuts proposed today by Governor Deval Patrick:

“The budget cuts Governor Patrick proposed today reflect the grim truth that there are nothing but hard choices in this economy. We support his strategic choices to preserve the Commonwealth's long-term investments in education, healthcare and sectors that are critical to inventing a more sustainable economy like life sciences and alternative energy. We are relieved to see a priority placed on protecting those who are most vulnerable in our communities."

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