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Senate Chaos May Aid Paterson

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Published June 30, 2009 at 8:47 AM EDT

By Karen DeWitt

Albany, NY – Governor Paterson has been taking a hard line against the stubborn State Senators who have failed to pass any legislation since a June 8th coup. As Karen DeWitt reports, the governor's tough talk may be just what he needs to regain his standing among New Yorkers.

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