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Paterson frustrated over budget impasse
Quick ReadGov. Paterson said New York's financial stability was imperiled and warned of draconian steps taken by other states, including library closures in Michigan.
Photo credit: Newsday / Maria Lopez | FILE - Gov. David Paterson speaking at the Vision Long Island Meeting at the Melville Marriott. (Nov. 20, 2009)
Gov. Paterson, State Senator Craig Johnson comment on budget.
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Gov. David Paterson on LI and in NY
ALBANY - Seeking to break the logjam in talks over deficit remedies, Gov. David A. Paterson wants lawmakers to give him authority to cut spending if they won't.
Paterson, in an Internet address to residents Tuesday, expressed frustration at the impasse over closing this year's $3.2-billion deficit. He said New York's financial stability was imperiled and warned of draconian steps taken by...
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