Legislature expected to OK state worker furloughs
Photo credit: AP | Gov. David Paterson stands in his office in Albany, Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
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ALBANY - The State Legislature is expected Monday to approve Gov. David A. Paterson's plan to furlough 100,000 unionized state employees - but with little help from area lawmakers.
Of Long Island's 30-member legislative delegation, 18 oppose the emergency spending bills needed to keep state government running through May 16 and compel workers to stay home one day without pay during the period....
