Paterson Asks for More Power to Close Budget Deficit - 11/24/2009
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ Gov. David Paterson wants the Legislature to
grant him emergency, one-time power to close a $3.2 billion deficit
in the face of inaction by lawmakers.
The bill would give him power to make spending cuts and take
other actions to provide enough cash for the state to pay its
December bills.
It's unclear whether the special power would be granted by
lawmakers who have so far balked at Paterson's proposed cuts. There
was no immediate comment from the Senate and Assembly majorities
State Sen. Ruben Diaz, a Bronx Democrat, says he won't vote for
Paterson's cuts or his proposed bill. Diaz says Paterson is trying
to act like a ``macho man'' for New York voters.
The state has faced a $3.2 billion deficit for months
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ Gov. David Paterson wants the Legislature to
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