But the proposed reduction in the size of the force drew some criticism.
A proposed reduction in working hours per week from 63 to 56 for six days was turned down by a ballot of the men.
Even with the proposed reduction, the Island's electric rates would still be among the nation's highest.
The actual proposed reduction in full-time workers totals only 16,400.
Among the state cuts is a proposed reduction, by more than $50 million, in aid to special education.
But he thought the proposed reduction in basketball games did not address the central issue.
In addition, Russia's proposed reduction in oil production was much less than expected.
The question, he said, is whether the impact will be tempered by the park's proposed reduction in total elk numbers.
We consider the proposed reduction in the intervention price unnecessary.
The new aid was generated through the proposed reduction in the state's contribution to the pension system.