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Schwarzenegger Faces Hard Task As Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger prepares to assume power as governor of California, he faces formidable challenges. He has promised not to raise taxes despite the state's multi-billion dollar deficit. And he'll need to work with a legislature dominated by Democrats. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

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As Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger prepares to assume power as governor of California, he faces formidable challenges. He has promised not to raise taxes despite the state's multi-billion dollar deficit. And he'll need to work with a legislature dominated by Democrats. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.