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LI delegation praises 'fiscal cliff' deal

Originally published: January 1, 2013 11:31 PM
Updated: January 2, 2013 12:25 AM
By CANDICE RUUD  candice.ruud@newsday.com

Rep. Tim Bishop speaks at the Environment and

Photo credit: Charlie Archambault | Rep. Tim Bishop speaks at the Environment and Public Works heaing to examine the damage caused by superstorm Sandy to New York.

Members of Long Island's congressional delegation said Tuesday night that the "fiscal cliff" deal that passed in the House of Representatives has flaws, but means most Long Islanders won't see a federal tax hike.

"It avoids a tax increase for probably 98 to 99 percent of Long Islanders, which I think is very important," said Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton). "But I think the big picture here...

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