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Gov. Preps Another Temporary Budget

By Karen DeWitt

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Albany, NY – State lawmakers, on their first full day back at the Capitol after a
nearly week and half vacation, appear no closer to a budget
agreement than they did before their break. Governor Paterson plans
to issue another two week spending extender to keep the state
operating.

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