ATLANTA - Opposition has been quick to form to Governor Perdue's budget recommendations -- even from within his own party. <br>
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Republican Representative Ed Rynders is a freshman lawmaker from Albany. He said Wednesday it will be hard for him to go home and tell constituents he's going to raise their taxes. <br>
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Perdue's recommendations call for increasing so-called ``sin taxes'' on liquor and cigarettes. <br>
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Many homeowners likely will face higher property tax bill under another part of his plan. <br>
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Democrats -- hoping to regain the governor's office in four years -- have been quick to express disdain. <br>
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Teachers also are disappointed about no pay raise. It's the first time in years a governor has not recommended some adjustment for teachers, university professors and state employees. <br>
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Perdue says he's not surprised about the opposition. He told reporters his budget plan is ``like a cold splash of icy water when you see it for the first time.''