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Governor calls for federal help

Paterson, testifying before House committee, says government must pass an economic stimulus package to provide financial relief to states

WASHINGTON - As New York faces mounting budget shortfalls and a national financial crisis, Gov. David A. Paterson called on Congress yesterday for immediate aid, saying the federal government should help states cope with widespread economic turmoil.

Testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee, Paterson urged Congress to urgently pass an economic stimulus package that pours fiscal...

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