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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Albany</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Defunct home warranty company to pay $900K for deceptive practices in NY, across the country</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Home warranty company to pay $900K for deception

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York&#8217;s attorney general says a now defunct New York City-based home warranty company will pay $900,000 for a deceptive scheme that defrauded consumers in New York and across the country.
The state Supreme Court found that National Home Protection Inc. engaged in false and misleading .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/defunct-home-warranty-company-to-pay-900k-for-deceptive-practices-in-ny-across-the-country-244456/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Defunct home warranty company to pay $900K for deceptive practices in NY, across the country</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NY AG sues NJ company, accuses it of preying on unemployed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
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NY AG accuses NJ company of preying on unemployed

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state is suing a New Jersey-based company that sells home study courses that promise to help customers get high-paying government jobs.
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says State National Training Service preyed on more than 1,000 unemployed New Yorkers, charging them about $1,000 for ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ny-ag-sues-nj-company-accuses-it-of-preying-on-unemployed-244292/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : NY AG sues NJ company, accuses it of preying on unemployed</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Snow storm closes schools in eastern half of upstate New York, knocks out power to 49,000</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Carola</dc:creator>
		
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Storm closes schools, knocks out power across NY

ALBANY, N.Y. — Hundreds of schools across New York&#8217;s eastern half were closed, motorists endured accident-delayed commutes and almost 50,000 utility customers lost electricity Wednesday as the season&#8217;s first major storm socked the region with more than a half foot of snow.
The National Weather Service said up to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/snow-storm-closes-schools-in-eastern-half-of-upstate-new-york-knocks-out-power-to-49000-242121/">Read : Snow storm closes schools in eastern half of upstate New York, knocks out power to 49,000</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Weezer cancels tour after lead singer is injured in bus crash in upstate NY</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Weezer cancels tour after bus crash in upstate NY

ALBANY, N.Y. — Weezer has canceled the rest of its December tour after the lead singer was injured in a bus crash in New York.
Rivers Cuomo and band assistant Sarah Kim suffered minor injuries when the group&#8217;s tour bus skidded on ice, struck a guide rail and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/weezer-cancels-tour-after-lead-singer-is-injured-in-bus-crash-in-upstate-ny-241083/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Weezer cancels tour after lead singer is injured in bus crash in upstate NY</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraq veteran charged with murder in stabbing deaths of 2 Army buddies outside NY&#8217;s Fort Drum</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Iraq vet charged with murder in Fort Drum killings

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — A Fort Drum military policeman accused of stabbing his two Army buddies to death has been arraigned on second-degree murder charges.
A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of 20-year-old Spc. Joshua Hunter Friday morning in Jefferson County Court in Watertown.
Authorities say he killed .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/iraq-veteran-charged-with-murder-in-stabbing-deaths-of-2-army-buddies-outside-nys-fort-drum-240032/">Iraq veteran charged with murder in stabbing deaths of 2 Army buddies outside NY&#8217;s Fort Drum</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wife of soldier suspected in slayings of 2 servicemen says war in Iraq changed her husband</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Esch</dc:creator>
		
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Wife: Iraq war changed soldier accused in slayings

ALBANY, N.Y. — Relatives of a Fort Drum soldier accused of stabbing his two Army buddies to death said Thursday that he told them he saw his best friend &#8220;blown to pieces&#8221; in Iraq and came back a changed man: abusive, violent, sleepless, edgy and plagued by flashbacks.
Spc. ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wife-of-soldier-suspected-in-slayings-of-2-servicemen-says-war-in-iraq-changed-her-husband-239679/">Wife of soldier suspected in slayings of 2 servicemen says war in Iraq changed her husband</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>APNewsBreak: Wife of soldier suspected in slayings says war in Iraq changed her husband</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Esch</dc:creator>
		
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APNewsBreak: Wife: Slaying suspect changed in Iraq

ALBANY, N.Y. — The wife of a Fort Drum soldier accused of killing his two Army buddies says her husband saw his best friend &#8220;blown to pieces&#8221; in Iraq and came back a changed man full of violence.
Emily Hunter tells The Associated Press that Joshua Hunter was outgoing before ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/apnewsbreak-wife-of-soldier-suspected-in-slayings-says-war-in-iraq-changed-her-husband-239662/" title="APNewsBreak: Wife of soldier suspected in slayings says war in Iraq changed her husband">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NY officials urge shoppers to compare deals, be aware of fine print during holiday buying</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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NY officials: Shop smart, be aware of fine print

ALBANY, N.Y. — As New Yorkers load up their shopping bags and click through their favorite online stores, state officials are warning consumers to be cautious during the post-Thanksgiving shopping rush.
The state Consumer Protection Board wants them to understand potentially costly offers like warranty coverage and financing ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ny-officials-urge-shoppers-to-compare-deals-be-aware-of-fine-print-during-holiday-buying-236728/">NY officials urge shoppers to compare deals, be aware of fine print during holiday buying</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Conservative candidate concedes NY House for a second time, says he doesn&#8217;t have enough votes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Conservative concedes a 2nd time in NY House race

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Conservative Party candidate has conceded an upstate New York race for a U.S. House of Representatives seat for the second time, saying he doesn&#8217;t have enough votes.
Doug Hoffman said Tuesday that he has no hope of winning.
He had withdrawn his first concession to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/conservative-candidate-concedes-ny-house-for-a-second-time-says-he-doesnt-have-enough-votes-235330/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Conservative candidate concedes NY House for a second time, says he doesn&#8217;t have enough votes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Schumer wants probe of frequent flier mile program complaints by consumers losing benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Schumer wants probe of frequent flier mile claims

ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wants a federal investigation into complaints by consumers that they are losing millions of frequent flier miles without notice in confusing agreements.
He wants to establish industry rules for frequent flier programs that are billed as a free benefit to help attract ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/schumer-wants-probe-of-frequent-flier-mile-program-complaints-by-consumers-losing-benefits-234343/" title="Schumer wants probe of frequent flier mile program complaints by consumers losing benefits">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Moody&#8217;s: NY could take hit to credit rating if lawmakers fail to cut spending, close deficit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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Moody&#8217;s: Inaction on deficit could hurt NY rating

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York&#8217;s stable credit rating could be hurt if the Legislature fails to heed Gov. David Paterson&#8217;s calls to cut spending and eliminate a $3.2 billion deficit, Moody&#8217;s Investors Service said Friday.
The warning by the credit-analysis firm came as Paterson and lawmakers continued to negotiate ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/moodys-ny-could-take-hit-to-credit-rating-if-lawmakers-fail-to-cut-spending-close-deficit-233688/">Read : Moody&#8217;s: NY could take hit to credit rating if lawmakers fail to cut spending, close deficit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Conservative candidate who withdrew concession seeks cash to contest NY House race</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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Conservative seeks cash to contest NY House race

ALBANY, N.Y. — A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.S. House of Representatives seat because of scheming and needs money in case he lodges a legal challenge.
Earlier this week Doug Hoffman withdrew the election night concession he .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/conservative-candidate-who-withdrew-concession-seeks-cash-to-contest-ny-house-race-232983/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>It came from the popcorn bucket: Group finds high saturated fat, calories in movie popcorn</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hill</dc:creator>
		
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Group decries saturated fat in movie popcorn

ALBANY, N.Y. — Forget the apocalyptic earthquakes and alien abductions on the screen, the real movie horror is the fat-saturated popcorn sold by some theater chains, a nutrition advocacy group claims.
Just one popcorn-and-soda combo can match the calorie-and-saturated-fat count of three McDonald&#8217;s Quarter Pounders and 12 pats of butter,  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/it-came-from-the-popcorn-bucket-group-finds-high-saturated-fat-calories-in-movie-popcorn-232873/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NY&#8217;s unemployment rate rises slightly to 9 percent in October; NYC steady at 10.3 percent</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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NY&#8217;s jobless rate rises to 9 percent in October

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York&#8217;s unemployment rate inched to 9 percent in October from 8.9 in September.
State labor department officials say that&#8217;s the highest level since April 1983.
The latest figures released Thursday showed a loss of 15,300 non-farm jobs in October.
The rate in New York City remained ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nys-unemployment-rate-rises-slightly-to-9-percent-in-october-nyc-steady-at-103-percent-232836/" title="NY&#8217;s unemployment rate rises slightly to 9 percent in October; NYC steady at 10.3 percent">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Will he or won&#8217;t he? Giuliani spokeswoman disputes report that he won&#8217;t run for NY governor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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Is Giuliani in or out of New York governor&#8217;s race?

ALBANY, N.Y. — Will Rudy Giuliani run for governor of New York and help the faltering Republican Party?
A spokeswoman for the former New York City mayor insists he still hasn&#8217;t made up his mind and won&#8217;t be shy to say so when he does.
Spokeswoman Maria Comella ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/will-he-or-wont-he-giuliani-spokeswoman-disputes-report-that-he-wont-run-for-ny-governor-232825/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Will he or won&#8217;t he? Giuliani spokeswoman disputes report that he won&#8217;t run for NY governor</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Conservative &#8216;unconcedes&#8217; in close NY US House race as paper ballot count begins</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Conservative &#8216;unconcedes&#8217; in NY US House race

ALBANY, N.Y. — Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has withdrawn his concession in a close special election for a U.S. House seat, and New York officials have begun counting paper ballots.
Hoffman&#8217;s opponent, Democrat Bill Owens, was sworn in after he was declared the winner of the Nov. 3 election. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/conservative-unconcedes-in-close-ny-us-house-race-as-paper-ballot-count-begins-231205/">Source article &nbsp;: Conservative &#8216;unconcedes&#8217; in close NY US House race as paper ballot count begins</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Feds to investigate record low milk prices paid to NY farmers as retail price falls minimally</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:43:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Feds to probe low milk prices paid to NY farmers

ALBANY, N.Y. — A top antitrust investigator from the U.S. Justice Department is investigating why New York farmers are getting record low payments for milk and consumers are seeing just a fraction of the savings.
Sen. Charles Schumer announced the effort Sunday. It follows his request for ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/feds-to-investigate-record-low-milk-prices-paid-to-ny-farmers-as-retail-price-falls-minimally-229951/" title="Feds to investigate record low milk prices paid to NY farmers as retail price falls minimally">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federal judge rejects mistrial motion in former NY Senate leader&#8217;s political corruption case</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Virtanen</dc:creator>
		
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Judge rejects motion for mistrial in Bruno case

ALBANY, N.Y. — A federal judge denied a motion for a mistrial Friday in the corruption case of former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno, rejecting the defense argument that he was favoring the prosecutors.
Defense attorney William Dreyer asked for the mistrial on grounds that some of U.S. .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-judge-rejects-mistrial-motion-in-former-ny-senate-leaders-political-corruption-case-228721/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>After Owens sworn into NY&#8217;s 23rd House seat, recanvassing finds race is getting closer</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/after-owens-sworn-into-nys-23rd-house-seat-recanvassing-finds-race-is-getting-closer-227683/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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Winning margin in NY House 23 race tightens

ALBANY, N.Y. — The special election last week for the 23rd Congressional District seat in New York may not be over after all.
Though Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman conceded and Democrat Bill Owens was sworn into Congress last week, the routine recanvassing of votes shows Owens&#8217; lead has narrowed ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/after-owens-sworn-into-nys-23rd-house-seat-recanvassing-finds-race-is-getting-closer-227683/" title="After Owens sworn into NY&#8217;s 23rd House seat, recanvassing finds race is getting closer">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NY district&#8217;s new congressman is already in Washington, but recanvassing has race tightening</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Winning margin in upstate NY US House race shrinks

ALBANY, N.Y. — It turns out that the special election in New York for a U.S. House seat may not be over after all.
After last week&#8217;s election, Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman conceded and Democrat Bill Owens was sworn in.
The routine recanvassing of votes, however, shows Owens&#8217; ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ny-districts-new-congressman-is-already-in-washington-but-recanvassing-has-race-tightening-227291/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : NY district&#8217;s new congressman is already in Washington, but recanvassing has race tightening</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Deals to tackle $3.2 billion deficit elusive as NY Legislature meets in extraordinary session</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/deals-to-tackle-32-billion-deficit-elusive-as-ny-legislature-meets-in-extraordinary-session-225751/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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No deficit deals in NY Legislature special session

ALBANY, N.Y. — With New York drowning in deepening deficit spending and running out of cash to pay huge bills due next month, the Legislature met in special session Tuesday and put off what Gov. David Paterson called the &#8220;tough decisions to save our state.&#8221;
Instead of acting on  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/deals-to-tackle-32-billion-deficit-elusive-as-ny-legislature-meets-in-extraordinary-session-225751/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NY Senate fails to put same-sex marriage to a vote, Paterson pushes the issue to next week</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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NY Senate fails to put gay marriage to vote

ALBANY, N.Y. — After weeks of uncertainty and pleas for action by Gov. David Paterson, New York&#8217;s Senate failed to vote on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage during a special session Tuesday.
Advocates and opponents say the Senate lacked the 32 votes needed to approve the measure, which ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ny-senate-fails-to-put-same-sex-marriage-to-a-vote-paterson-pushes-the-issue-to-next-week-225214/" title="NY Senate fails to put same-sex marriage to a vote, Paterson pushes the issue to next week">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NY governor pushes for new special sessions next week to consider same-sex marriage bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
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NY governor pushes for gay marriage vote next week

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York&#8217;s governor is pushing state lawmakers to consider a bill to legalize same-sex marriage bill next week after his effort to force a Senate vote appears all but lost.
Gov. David Paterson is placing the bill on agendas for special sessions on Nov. 16 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ny-governor-pushes-for-new-special-sessions-next-week-to-consider-same-sex-marriage-bill-225124/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : NY governor pushes for new special sessions next week to consider same-sex marriage bill</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New York lawmaker says bridge closing doesn&#8217;t bode well for other communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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NY lawmaker: Others could suffer bridge closings

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state Sen. Elizabeth Little said the sudden closure of an unstable, half-mile bridge spanning Lake Champlain in Essex County is isolating the communities that rely on it and harming nearby businesses.
Little said the closing does not bode well for other communities that could suffer ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-york-lawmaker-says-bridge-closing-doesnt-bode-well-for-other-communities-225095/">Original article on  : New York lawmaker says bridge closing doesn&#8217;t bode well for other communities</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Senators: NY Senate not expected to vote on same-sex marriage bill during special session</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
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NY Senate not expected to vote on gay marriage

ALBANY, N.Y. — After weeks of uncertainty and pleas for action by Gov. David Paterson, New York&#8217;s Senate wasn&#8217;t expected to vote on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage during Tuesday&#8217;s special session.
Advocates and opponents say the Senate lacked the 32 votes needed to approve the measure strongly .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/senators-ny-senate-not-expected-to-vote-on-same-sex-marriage-bill-during-special-session-224771/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Senators: NY Senate not expected to vote on same-sex marriage bill during special session</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GOP NY lawmaker who pulled out of US House special election resigns from leadership role</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
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GOP ex-candidate leaves NY Assembly leadership job

ALBANY, N.Y. — A Republican upstate New York lawmaker has resigned from her state legislative leadership position more than a week after pulling out of a special congressional election and endorsing a Democrat in the race.
Republican Assembly minority leader Brian Kolb says Dierdre Scozzafava (skoh-zuh-FAH&#8217;-vuh) offered her resignation from ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gop-ny-lawmaker-who-pulled-out-of-us-house-special-election-resigns-from-leadership-role-224658/" title="GOP NY lawmaker who pulled out of US House special election resigns from leadership role">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ex-union official says his boss expected Bruno favors in return for pension investment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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NY union official expected Bruno favors
ALBANY, N.Y. — A former union president imprisoned for racketeering testified Monday that his late boss expected &#8220;favors&#8221; in Albany from then New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno in return for investing union pension funds with the company that employed Bruno.

Mark Congi, who was also Laborers Local 91&#8217;s assistant business ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ex-union-official-says-his-boss-expected-bruno-favors-in-return-for-pension-investment-224402/">Ex-union official says his boss expected Bruno favors in return for pension investment</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Paterson calls for action on same-sex marriage during budget crisis address to Legislature</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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Paterson calls for action on gay marriage, deficit

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson on Monday urged lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage in New York, calling it &#8220;an issue that touches on the very core of our citizenship.&#8221;
His request raises the hopes of gay advocates who suffered a major defeat in Maine when voters repealed that .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/paterson-calls-for-action-on-same-sex-marriage-during-budget-crisis-address-to-legislature-223772/" title="Paterson calls for action on same-sex marriage during budget crisis address to Legislature">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Paterson calls for action on deficit, same-sex marriage during address to state Legislature</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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Paterson calls for action on deficit, gay marriage

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson has urged lawmakers to give final approval to a same-sex marriage bill when they convene in a special session Tuesday.
This announcement comes a week after a Maine referendum soundly repealed that state&#8217;s new same-sex marriage law.
Although he can require the Legislature consider  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/paterson-calls-for-action-on-deficit-same-sex-marriage-during-address-to-state-legislature-223672/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Even as Maine voters quash same-sex marriage law, NY Senate may vote same-sex marriage</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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NY Senate could vote on same-sex law
ALBANY, N.Y. — Advocates for same-sex marriage are hitting New York&#8217;s state capital hard, trying to sway the few votes needed for final legislative approval of the bill in a special session Tuesday.

This comes a week after a Maine referendum soundly repealed that state&#8217;s new same-sex marriage law.
What appears .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/even-as-maine-voters-quash-same-sex-marriage-law-ny-senate-may-vote-same-sex-marriage-223560/">Original source &nbsp;: Even as Maine voters quash same-sex marriage law, NY Senate may vote same-sex marriage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NY governor to address rare join session of Legislature, negotiations continue to cut deficit</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
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NY gov to address joint session of Legislature

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson is setting up a showdown with New York&#8217;s Senate over how to address a $3.2 billion deficit and allow New York to pay its December bills.
Paterson is scheduled to deliver a rare midyear address to a joint meeting of the Assembly and .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ny-governor-to-address-rare-join-session-of-legislature-negotiations-continue-to-cut-deficit-223325/">NY governor to address rare join session of Legislature, negotiations continue to cut deficit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ex-union official: Bruno made pitch for NY fund manager, didn&#8217;t disclose he was being paid</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Virtanen</dc:creator>
		
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Ex-official recalls Bruno&#8217;s NY investment pitch

ALBANY, N.Y. — A former Teamsters official testified that then New York state Sen. Joseph Bruno told him in 1994 that Wright Investors Service wanted to manage his local&#8217;s pension fund and didn&#8217;t disclose he was being paid by the company.
Howard Bennett, president and a fund trustee for Local 294 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ex-union-official-bruno-made-pitch-for-ny-fund-manager-didnt-disclose-he-was-being-paid-220653/" title="Ex-union official: Bruno made pitch for NY fund manager, didn&#8217;t disclose he was being paid">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NY Gov. Paterson calls for session on deficit, same-sex marriage, reforming public authorities</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
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NY gov calls for session on budget, gay marriage

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. David Paterson is calling the Legislature back to Albany for a special session to cut the budget and possibly vote on legalizing same-sex marriage.
Paterson wants the Senate to give final legislative approval to same-sex marriage. But there&#8217;s no guarantee there are .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ny-gov-paterson-calls-for-session-on-deficit-same-sex-marriage-reforming-public-authorities-219540/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New York Senate&#8217;s Democratic majority to snub Gov. Paterson, won&#8217;t attend speech on deficit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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New York Senate majority will snub Gov. Paterson

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Senate&#8217;s Democratic majority won&#8217;t attend Democratic Gov. David Paterson&#8217;s address to a joint session of the Legislature Monday, when he will try to build support for attacking New York&#8217;s latest fiscal crisis, according to state officials informed of the decision.
&#8220;We&#8217;re not returning for a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-york-senates-democratic-majority-to-snub-gov-paterson-wont-attend-speech-on-deficit-219534/" title="New York Senate&#8217;s Democratic majority to snub Gov. Paterson, won&#8217;t attend speech on deficit">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts folds on bid for NY&#8217;s Aqueduct racino project; 5 bidders remain</title>
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Wynn Resorts folds on NY&#8217;s Aqueduct racino bid

ALBANY, N.Y. — Casino mogul Steve Wynn has dropped out of the bidding to operate thousands of video slot machines at New York City&#8217;s Aqueduct race track.
Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts Limited&#8217;s announcement Wednesday came two days before bidders to operate 4,500 electronic slot machines at the Queens thoroughbred ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/las-vegas-based-wynn-resorts-folds-on-bid-for-nys-aqueduct-racino-project-5-bidders-remain-219259/">Read more : Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts folds on bid for NY&#8217;s Aqueduct racino project; 5 bidders remain</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>At Bruno corruption trial, investment co. lawyer says search found no disclosure documents</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Virtanen</dc:creator>
		
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At federal trial, questions about Bruno documents

ALBANY, N.Y. — The lawyer for an investment company that paid former state Senate leader Joseph Bruno to generate business testified Wednesday that company files did not contain disclosure statements the lawmaker was required to present to clients.
Testifying at Bruno&#8217;s federal corruption trial, Helen George said Security and Exchange ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/at-bruno-corruption-trial-investment-co-lawyer-says-search-found-no-disclosure-documents-218922/">Original article on  : At Bruno corruption trial, investment co. lawyer says search found no disclosure documents</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Democrat wins northern NY House seat in special election that&#8217;s highlighted GOP divisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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ALBANY, N.Y. — President Barack Obama&#8217;s decision in June to appoint a Republican congressman to a Pentagon post has paid dividends in November now that Democrats have gained the House seat by capitalizing on a split between moderates and conservatives in the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/democrat-wins-northern-ny-house-seat-in-special-election-thats-highlighted-gop-divisions-217094/">Original article &nbsp;: Democrat wins northern NY House seat in special election that&#8217;s highlighted GOP divisions</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Democrat takes narrow lead in northern NY House election that&#8217;s highlighted GOP divisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:47:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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Dem takes narrow lead in House race in northern NY

ALBANY, N.Y. — A Democrat running in a Republican stronghold held a narrow lead Tuesday in a special congressional election that exposed a battle between moderates and conservatives for control of the GOP.
With 87 percent of the precincts reporting, lawyer and retired Air Force Capt. Bill .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/democrat-takes-narrow-lead-in-northern-ny-house-election-thats-highlighted-gop-divisions-217058/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Democrat takes narrow lead in northern NY House election that&#8217;s highlighted GOP divisions</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Democrat in northern NY House race has lead in election that&#8217;s highlighted GOP divisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
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ALBANY, N.Y. — Democrat Bill Owens is leading with about 49 percent of the vote in a special Congressional election in northern New York that has grabbed national headlines in its final days as it highlighted divisions within the Republican Party.
Owens led Tuesday over Conservative Doug ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/democrat-in-northern-ny-house-race-has-lead-in-election-thats-highlighted-gop-divisions-217035/">Democrat in northern NY House race has lead in election that&#8217;s highlighted GOP divisions</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Democrat in northern NY House race has early lead in race that&#8217;s highlighted GOP divisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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Democrat has early lead in northern NY House race

ALBANY, N.Y. — Democrat Bill Owens had an early lead of 51.4 percent in a special Congressional election in northern New York that grabbed national headlines in its final days as it highlighted divisions within the Republican Party.
Owens led with 51.4 percent to Conservative Doug Hoffman&#8217;s 43.7 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/democrat-in-northern-ny-house-race-has-early-lead-in-race-thats-highlighted-gop-divisions-216996/">Read : Democrat in northern NY House race has early lead in race that&#8217;s highlighted GOP divisions</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dem in northern NY House race has early lead in race that&#8217;s highlighted Republican divisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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Dem in northern NY House race has early lead

ALBANY, N.Y. — With just 21 percent of precincts reporting in New York&#8217;s 23rd House district, Democrat Bill Owens had an early lead of 51.5 percent, or 15,724 votes, to Conservative Doug Hoffman&#8217;s 43.2 percent, or 13,195 votes.
Republican Dierdre Scozzafava (skoh-zuh-FAH&#8217;-vuh), who withdrew from the race Saturday, ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dem-in-northern-ny-house-race-has-early-lead-in-race-thats-highlighted-republican-divisions-216990/" title="Dem in northern NY House race has early lead in race that&#8217;s highlighted Republican divisions">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Election spotlight shines on far-flung congressional district in northern NY state</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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An upstate NY election takes on outsize importance

ALBANY, N.Y. — Democrat Bill Owens had a lead of about 3 percentage points in a special Congressional election in northern New York that has grabbed national headlines in its final days as it highlighted divisions within the Republican Party.
Owens led Tuesday with 49 percent of the vote .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/election-spotlight-shines-on-far-flung-congressional-district-in-northern-ny-state-216585/">Election spotlight shines on far-flung congressional district in northern NY state</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ethics review sought in Gov. Paterson&#8217;s Yankees tickets in World Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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Review sought in Gov. Paterson&#8217;s Yankees tickets

ALBANY, N.Y. — A good-government group is calling for an ethics investigation into how New York Gov. David Paterson got his Yankees tickets for the first game of the World Series.
Paterson spokesman Peter Kauffmann said Monday the Democrat received a free ticket from the Yankees, which the administration said .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ethics-review-sought-in-gov-patersons-yankees-tickets-in-world-series-215657/">Ethics review sought in Gov. Paterson&#8217;s Yankees tickets in World Series</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Remaining 2 candidates duke it out in unpredictable upstate NY congressional race</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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2 hopefuls duel in upstate NY after surprise turn

ALBANY, N.Y. — With the Republican out of the race and unions lining up behind their candidate, national Democrats on Monday used a high-profile campaigner and ramped up get-out-the-vote efforts to try to grab a congressional seat in a district held for decades by the GOP.
On the .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/remaining-2-candidates-duke-it-out-in-unpredictable-upstate-ny-congressional-race-215584/">Remaining 2 candidates duke it out in unpredictable upstate NY congressional race</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Correction: NY House race story</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Correction: NY House race story
ALBANY, N.Y. — In an early version of an Oct. 31 story about the special election in New York&#8217;s 23rd Congressional District, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Republican candidate Dierdre Scozzafava had instructed her supporters to embrace Conservative Doug Hoffman. Scozzafava originally only said she released her supporters; she later .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/correction-ny-house-race-story-215562/">Correction: NY House race story</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>National stars pour fuel on fire in once-obscure upstate NY congressional campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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Stars shine on once-obscure upstate NY campaign

ALBANY, N.Y. — A burst of star power Monday brought the vice president, a former presidential candidate, a country singer and the man who used to be &#8220;America&#8217;s mayor&#8221; to a largely rural patch of upstate New York as a Democrat tried to fend off a late-campaign surge from .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/national-stars-pour-fuel-on-fire-in-once-obscure-upstate-ny-congressional-campaign-215465/" title="National stars pour fuel on fire in once-obscure upstate NY congressional campaign">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Biden, Giuliani lend star power to once-obscure upstate NY congressional campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Biden, Giuliani lend names in upstate NY campaign

ALBANY, N.Y. — Vice President Joe Biden is trying to reinvigorate a Democrat&#8217;s campaign in an upstate New York congressional race that has taken on national importance.
Meanwhile, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is calling on voters to support the surging conservative candidate in Tuesday&#8217;s election.
Biden urged likely .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/biden-giuliani-lend-star-power-to-once-obscure-upstate-ny-congressional-campaign-215430/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Biden, Giuliani lend star power to once-obscure upstate NY congressional campaign</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Biden visits north country to back Democrat in heated upstate NY House race</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Biden lends hand in upstate NY congressional race

ALBANY, N.Y. — Vice President Joe Biden is helping out a Democratic congressional candidate in the final hours of an upstate New York campaign that has become a referendum on the Republican Party.
Biden spoke at a rally Monday to support Bill Owens, who is facing third-party Conservative Party ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/biden-visits-north-country-to-back-democrat-in-heated-upstate-ny-house-race-215237/">Biden visits north country to back Democrat in heated upstate NY House race</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jury selection begins for former NY politician&#8217;s federal trial on corruption charges</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Jury selection begins in former NY pol&#8217;s trial

ALBANY, N.Y. — Jury selection has begun in the corruption trial of former New York state Senate Republican leader Joseph Bruno.
Once a top power broker in New York, the 80-year-old Bruno is accused of using his position to collect more than $3 million in commissions and gifts in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/jury-selection-begins-for-former-ny-politicians-federal-trial-on-corruption-charges-215208/">Source &nbsp;: Jury selection begins for former NY politician&#8217;s federal trial on corruption charges</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Biden visits upstate New York to back Democrat in heated congressional race</title>
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Biden campaigns for Democrat in NY House race
ALBANY, N.Y. — Vice President Joe Biden is campaigning for the Democratic candidate in a special congressional election that has suddenly become a referendum on the Republican Party.
Biden is attending a rally Monday to support Bill Owens, who is facing Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman for the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/biden-visits-upstate-new-york-to-back-democrat-in-heated-congressional-race-215039/">Biden visits upstate New York to back Democrat in heated congressional race</a>.]]></description>
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