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LI officials cool to Moreland Commission idea to privatize LIPA

Originally published: January 7, 2013 7:00 PM
Updated: January 7, 2013 9:48 PM
By MARK HARRINGTON mark.harrington@newsday.com

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The state-recommended concept of reprivatizing the Long Island electric grid received a cool reception Monday from local political leaders and experts, who worried ratepayers could again get stuck with the bill.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Moreland Commission yesterday identified privatizing the Long Island Power Authority as the best alternative to problems laid bare after superstorm Sandy.

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