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Paterson sticks to fiscal problems amid questions
Quick ReadPaterson did not directly address allegations that he intervened in a top aide's domestic abuse case, spoke to a largely supportive crown in Brooklyn. Paterson, who said later that he met with his attorney Saturday to discuss the investigations, spoke to a largely supportive crowd of about 150 in the ornate ceremonial courtroom at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
Photo credit: AP | Gov. David A. Paterson speaks at a breakfast forum in New York. (March 1, 2010)
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Trying mightily to change the subject from allegations against him, Gov. David A. Paterson Monday highlighted New York's fiscal problems in comments to residents and lobbyists.
In appearances in Brooklyn and Albany, Paterson spoke of the need to reduce spending and limit tax increases to close the projected $9.1-billion budget deficit. He urged lawmakers to join him in adopting a new budget...
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