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Feuding state senators agree Paterson out of line

ALBANY - Feuding state senators united briefly Thursday to rebuff Gov. David A. Paterson's call for them to pass critical legislation for the second day in row.

In contrast to Tuesday's dueling special sessions, the two sides held back-to-back meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence in lieu of prayer and adjournment. Leaders said they would not take up bills because the...

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