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Gillibrand: LI's biggest issues are jobs, economy

Originally published: February 28, 2010 8:40 PM
Updated: February 28, 2010 9:37 PM
By REID J. EPSTEIN  reid.epstein@newsday.com

Quick ReadSen. Kirsten Gillibrand barnstormed Nassau County Sunday in a possible preview of her campaign.

Kirsten Gillibrand speaks as Gov. David A. Paterson

Photo credit: Getty Images File | Kirsten Gillibrand speaks as Gov. David A. Paterson looks on during a news conference announcing her as Paterson's choice to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat for New York on Jan. 23, 2009 in Albany.

In a possible preview of her campaign, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand barnstormed Nassau County Sunday, touting federal funds she helped secure for a community center and for cancer research.

Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who made four stops in the county, talked about $892,000 in stimulus funds for the planned $20-million New Cassel Community Center, on which construction is set to begin in the spring.

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