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Paterson's dire warnings downplayed by lawmakers

Originally published: June 10, 2010 10:22 PM
Updated: June 10, 2010 10:44 PM
By JAMES T. MADORE  james.madore@newsday.com

Quick ReadLawmakers and fiscal experts questioned the immediate impact of the emergency spending bills' defeat.

New York Gov. David Paterson speaks during a

Photo credit: AP | New York Gov. David Paterson speaks during a legislative leaders budget meeting at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. (June 9, 2010)

ALBANY - Gov. David A. Paterson Thursday predicted "anarchy in the streets" if state government shuts down on Monday, but legislative leaders vowed to win passage of the emergency spending bills to prevent that.

In the closely divided State Senate, one of two Democrats who promised to oppose the bills said he now would support them, at least once more. The Republican minority also released...

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