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In Albany, patriotism but no break in Senate stalemate

ALBANY - The State Senate marked Independence Day with displays of patriotism but no agreement to break the monthlong stalemate.

Leaders of both camps described halting progress on secondary issues such as who will lead committees and distribution of staff and funding in a chamber now split 31-31. They also said who would serve as temporary Senate president remains a thorny issue.

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