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Senate GOP wants road funds in exchange for MTA bailout

An MTA bailout appears to hinge on State Senate Republicans, and the price could be billions of dollars for roads and bridges on Long Island and upstate.

The GOP is insisting any financial rescue of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority be paired with highway projects. They've been emboldened by a revolt within the Democratic majority, which means Republican votes are needed to adopt...

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