Paterson says spending bills would furlough workers
Photo credit: AP | Gov. David Paterson stands in his office in Albany, Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
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ALBANY - Gov. David A. Paterson said Tuesday he would include a plan to furlough state workers in emergency spending bills that are required to keep state government running in the absence of a budget.
If lawmakers reject the bills because of the furloughs, state government would shut for the first time in modern state history. A vote is expected on Monday.
The legislature ignored Paterson...
