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Pols outraged over possible transit cuts

News that Albany was considering further cuts to the state's mass transit system outraged city lawmakers Sunday and left many wondering who would bear the brunt of it.

"It's clearly a concern, given the fact that you've just seen an increase," said City Comptroller Bill Thompson. "Before anybody slashes funding to the MTA, they should go back and look at fairness and equity to the transit...

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