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State Pols Furlough Workers, Then Party
The State Senate and Assembly both passed another emergency budget bill yesterday which will keep the State running while they continue to not vote on an actual budget (which was due on April 1st). However, this time the bill included a provision that, in an attempt to save money, will furlough about half of the State’s workforce for one day a week.
Of course, the legislators blame the Governor for forcing them into his horrible position, and the Gov blames… Read More
Tagged new york state, new york state legislature, ny senate, nys senate, State Senate
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Senator Krueger Wants YOUR Opinion
The unthinkable has happened. One of our elected officials in Albany actually wants to include her constituents in the debate about an important issue that affects the State. Senator Liz Krueger has proven once again why she is one of MYD’s favorite Senators by posting a survey on her website to compile opinions about the current budget crisis.
Although everyone is loath to suggest budget cuts or higher taxes, Senator Krueger’s survey allows you to prioritize what programs and services… Read More
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Chairman No More: Rangel Steps Down
The Dean of New York City’s Congressional delegation, Charlie Rangel, announced this morning that he will be temporarily stepping down as chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. The announcement came as the ethics committee continued to investigate Rangel for various violations such as traveling on the dime of corporate sponsors, and more seriously, failing to pay taxes on a vacation property. Rangel has maintained his innocence, and explains his leave of absence as an altruistic move “to… Read More
Monserrate Expelled!
Update: Governor Paterson has called a special election for Tuesday, March 15th to fill Monserrate’s vacant seat.
Tonight the State Senate has voted by a count of 53 – 8 to expel Queens Senator Hiram Monserrate. Voting against the expulsion were Senators Monserrate, Espada, Diaz, and Kruger (the “gang of four” or “amigos”) and Senators Sampson, Dilan, Adams, and Parker.
Although the expulsion is effective immediately, citizen Monserrate has already vowed to mount a legal challenge… Read More
Tagged monserrate, ny state senate
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Manhattan Pols Take on Human Rights Issue in Uganda
As the fight for marriage equality continues in New York State a battle for human rights and in fact, human lives, is building in Uganda. Manhattan’s own Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is a leading voice in the international outrage sparked by Uganda’s proposed “Anti-Homosexuality Bill”. An excerpt from Maloney’s letter to President Obama and the Human rights commission – in full HERE , explains the dire situation:
The recent developments in Uganda have sent shockwaves throughout the international community
Tagged human rights, maloney, uganda
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