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Winners and losers in the MTA bailout

There are few winners and potentially many losers from last week's bailout of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, experts said.

After months of haggling, state leaders produced a $2.9-billion rescue plan they admit is deeply flawed.

If the economy deteriorates further, the new taxes may not sustain the operator of the Long Island Rail Road, New York City subway, Long Island...

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