David Paterson
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America can only be Right: 'Albany's Crime Spree'
Townhall.com - User Blogs &bull Mar 14, 2010New York governor David Paterson, beset by charges of witness tampering in the case of a close aide accused of assaulting an ex-girlfriend, has spoken of legalizing ultimate fighting as a revenue raiser to help close the state's $8 billion… Full Story »
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What We Learned This Week
The Politicker &bull Mar 12, 2010Mr. Massa was kind enough to teach us some new words: fracking and snorkeling. Elsewhere, we discovered the goodness of Garden and Gun, the twisted beauty of a little blight, and the inevitablity of e-books. We also got a window… Full Story »
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David A. Smith - Money for Art: The Tangled Web of Art and Politics in American Democracy
sponsored listing • Shopping.comFocusing especially on the creation of the National Endowment of the Arts in 1965, David A. Smith traces the difficulties of merging art and governmental funding in America. Artists have always sought out sources of money to fund their work, but as the 20th century saw the patron system increasingly...Full Story »
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N.Y. Attorney General Steps Aside In Governor Probe
NPR Politics & Society &bull Mar 11, 2010
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (right) sits near Gov. David Paterson (center left) as they await the arrival of President Obama at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y., last September. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (right) sits… Full Story »
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Cuomo steps aside
Ben Smith - Politico.com &bull Mar 11, 2010
Andrew Cuomo just appointed New York State's widely respected former chief judge, Judith Kaye, as special counsel in his investigation of Governor David Paterson. Full Story »
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NY Gov. David Paterson To Be Probed By Independent Counsel
NPR Politics & Society &bull Mar 11, 2010
NPR's Russell Lewis tells us that in a Thursday afternoon teleconference, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo "says according to his preliminary findings, there are 'credible issues to review in a probe' of the governor. He has recused himself and… Full Story »
Amy Goodman and David Goodman - Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times
sponsored listing • Shopping.comA timely, inspiring, and even revolutionary look at who wields the greatest power in America--everyday people who take a chance and stand up for what they believe in--but also offers advice on what you can do to help. The sister-brother team of Amy and David Goodman traveled the country to detail the...Full Story »
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Constantine: Paterson Lacks Vision, Literally
The Politicker &bull Mar 11, 2010When I spoke to him by phone on Tuesday, Mr. Constantine offered a candid assessment of why... Full Story »
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NY attorney general to comment on Paterson probe
Seattle Times &bull Mar 11, 2010
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is planning an announcement about his investigation of Gov. David Paterson, the governor's state police security detail and some of his staffers. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is planning an announcement about his… Full Story »
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Nets arena breaks ground today in Brooklyn
New York Post &bull Mar 11, 2010
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for the massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets. The Thursday afternoon event will be attended by local and state officials, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. David… Full Story »
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New York: Candidate Wants Quick Action From Governor
Roll Call - Politics &bull Mar 11, 2010
The only candidate running so far for the seat of former Rep. Eric Massa (D) is pressing Gov. David Paterson (D) to move fast to schedule a special election. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) was calm enough when he sat down… Full Story »
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Don't f**k with Miranda's marriage
Citizen Crain &bull Mar 11, 2010
That's the message from Cynthia Nixon, Miranda of "Sex and the City" fame, in a simple yet powerful new PSA for the fledgling group Fight Back NY, which exists for the sole purpose of voting out of office those state… Full Story »
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Poll: Half of New Yorkers Say Paterson Should Stay
The Politicker &bull Mar 10, 2010In yet another poll, only 35 percent of African Americans approve of the way Governor David Paterson is performing his job, according to Quinnipiac. Forty percent of African Americans disapprove of Paterson's handling of his job, according to the poll.… Full Story »
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That's not going to help you get into Costa Rica
Firedoglake &bull Mar 10, 2010
Rush JigglesWell, apparently, Rush Limbaugh is getting ticked off he's no longer the only worm-filled apple in the right-wing paranoid's eye. No, it's time to say some stupid sh*t that at least gets you in the news and allows your… Full Story »
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Retired NY police leader's replacement now leaving
Seattle Times &bull Mar 10, 2010
The replacement for the New York State Police superintendent who retired amid the scandal enveloping Gov. David Paterson announced his own retirement Tuesday after just a week in the top job. The replacement for the New York State Police superintendent… Full Story »
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Source: Flake, Jay-Z Out of AEG
The Politicker &bull Mar 9, 2010Rev. Floyd Flake and rapper Jay-Z are pulling out today from AEG, the company which bid recently won a lucrative contract to run video lottery terminals at Aqueduct, according to a source familiar with the group's make-up. Flake, a powerful… Full Story »
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Poll: Paterson Makes Cuomo Less Popular. Really.
The Politicker &bull Mar 9, 2010How does he do it? Despite all the revelations, most New Yorkers don't want Governor David Paterson to resign, according to a poll from Marist today. Sixty-six percent say they want Paterson to finish out his term, compared to 28… Full Story »
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Morning Read: Monserrate is Mum, Hoffman is Running
The Politicker &bull Mar 9, 2010Hiram Monserrate's campaign couldn't be reached for comment about the anti-gay flier circulating in Queens. Monserrate campaign didn't respond to a request for comment after Obama's group said the former lawmaker shouldn't be stealing their slogan and logo. David Seifman… Full Story »
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US school soda deal 'cuts sugar'
BBC News - Americas &bull Mar 9, 2010
There's been a dramatic shift toward lower calorie and more nutritious beverages in schools, it could lay the foundation for broader changes in our society," former US President Bill Clinton told a news conference on Monday. The state of California… Full Story »
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Massa Headache Creates Upstate N.Y. Free-for-All
Roll Call - Politics &bull Mar 9, 2010
On the Republican side, the open seat in the GOP-leaning district has attracted renewed attention from Republicans who initially passed on the race, heightening the possibility of an intraparty showdown with the one existing candidate, former Corning Mayor Tom Reed. On the Democratic side, party officials have shifted to kick-start a recruiting process in a traditionally Republican district. Adding to the turmoil is… Full Story »
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Massa blasts Democrats, Emanuel; talks about New Year's Eve incident
The Hill - Top News &bull Mar 9, 2010
The freshman Democrat from New York lambasted House leaders and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel on the way out the door before officially resigning at 5 p.m. He is an individual who would sell his mother to get… Full Story »
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Paterson comes to Brooklyn Borough Hall
New York Post &bull Mar 9, 2010
There has been plenty of debate on both sides of this issue, he said, noting the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of condemning property for the 22-acre project at the Flatbush/Atlantic Avenue intersection. Paterson responded that all the revenue… Full Story »
