Without those assumptions it might not be feasible to begin a program in the first place, but the optimism is then compounded by a budgeting process that cuts available funds to reconcile all the claimants participating in the process.

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"I'm sure as we go through the budgeting process we'll be raising some issues with Rutgers in terms of its overall athletic program, " she said.

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