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With the economic downturn of the past year forcing Los Angeles County to make $355 million in budget cuts, a major disagreement is brewing between the county?s Board of Supervisors and public sector employees in the county. Twelve unions representing county workers have formed a coalition to oppose proposals for new building and fight for the money to be used to maintain existing services and jobs. The County Sheriff?s office has joined with the unions, alleging that the $50 million in proposed cuts to the Sheriff?s Department would force the closing of jails and four stations, and the elimination of hate crime and identity theft investigation programs.