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Senate leaders won't budge after meeting Paterson

No agreement was announced Friday to break the monthlong State Senate deadlock, with leaders emerging from a meeting with Gov. David A. Paterson to repeat proposals made weeks ago.

However, both sides came together briefly to mark the 80th birthday of Sen. Owen Johnson (R- West Babylon). He received a standing ovation during the 12th special session called by Paterson.

The governor...

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