Legislature OKs spending bills, but Paterson vetoes
Quick ReadThe Assembly Speaker predicted "larger classes, higher property taxes and more expensive tuition."
Photo credit: AP | New York Gov. David Paterson talks to reporters about the state budget at the Capitol in Albany. (June 23, 2010)
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ALBANY - Hours after the State Legislature defied him in approving its own budget bills, Gov. David A. Paterson struck back last night by vetoing the additional spending.
He accused Democratic lawmakers of putting "self-interest" before "the interests of the people of New York" in writing and adopting the legislation. It restores $600 million of Paterson's proposed $1.5-billion in school aid...
