a debate about whether the program's budget was given $4.5 million more than it needs for this fiscal year is dividing supporters of the idea. And it could mean disabled or elderly Vermonters are not getting as much care as they should, according to advocates.
"The program is more successful than we thought it would be," said Patrick Flood, commissioner of the Vermont Department of Aging and Disabilities. The costs to run the program have turned out to be lower than expected when the budget was drawn up last year, and that money can be used for other needs, Flood said
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