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Paterson to order another special session on budget

ALBANY - Gov. David A. Paterson will order lawmakers back to the Capitol next week after yesterday's special session failed to close the $3.2-billion budget deficit.

He also hopes to reach consensus on a bill making it a felony to drive drunk with a child in the car. The State Senate and Assembly are feuding over when a felony charge should be applied.

Paterson insisted the special session...

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