Oregon lawmakers start tackling budget

SALEM -- Moments after taking office, Gov. John Kitzhaber made clear that his first task will be balancing a state budget bleeding money. Legislative leaders agreed. On Tuesday, they'll dive into the daunting task as lawmakers begin the 2011 legislative session.

When they're done, Oregonians will be left with less generous state services -- perhaps reduced benefits on the Oregon Health Plan, possibly larger classes in public schools and maybe fewer convicts behind bars