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In another sign of the state's fiscal problems, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned today that the state's mid-year budget deficit could grow by another $1. ... David Paterson on Thursday will unveil his plan to close the gap, which he has indicated
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Governor David A. Paterson today outlined a two-year, $5.0 billion Deficit Reduction Plan that would eliminate the State's current-year budget gap without raising taxes, as well as institute major structural reforms — such as Tier V ...
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Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is expected later today to further discuss the state's gloomy financial picture. Paterson said lawmakers should not delay in making cuts, saying New York has avoided the steps other states have had to taken, ...
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“If the Legislature does not work with me to address the budget deficit, it will become increasingly difficult to enact a necessary and affordable road and bridge plan for New York,” Paterson said. “We cannot afford a multi-year plan ...
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Legislative aides met with Paterson's staff this morning in Albany to discuss the budget, but officials said  Paterson did not present his plan to them. Still, that didn't stop him from knocking the Legislature for not taking the ... Comptroller
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Senate Republicans are having a “We told you so” moment regarding the ever-deteriorating state budget, which according to Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is now on track to run at a $4.1 billion deficit rather than the $3 billion that Gov. David