With two weeks left in the regular college football season, there is a chance that Oregon could jump Kansas State for the coveted number-one spot.

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But the economic crisis that is the reason for the jump in state aid may also limit the amount that governments can afford to hand out.

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And any tax rise to deal with the pension hole will come on top of the jump in state income taxes from 3% to 5.25% and a significant increase in business taxes unveiled this year to deal with the running deficit.

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