Court argument widens in lieutenant governor appointment
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Chaos in Albany
ALBANY - As lawyers resume arguing Tuesday over whether Gov. David A. Paterson can appoint the lieutenant governor, they will be aided by a former occupant of the office, unions and government reformers who are lobbying the court.
Six groups and four individuals have so far filed "friend of the court" briefs in advance of the 1 p.m. hearing in the Appellate Division in Brooklyn.
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