NY governor says he accepts Cuomo's denial he's behind attempts to push Paterson out of raceSeptember 24th, 2009 Paterson accepts Cuomo denying a role in bad pressALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
New York's top court upholds Gov. David Paterson's power to appoint lieutenant governorSeptember 22nd, 2009 NY court: Paterson can appoint lieutenant governorALBANY, N.Y. — New York's top court has upheld Gov.
NY Gov. Paterson says his remarks about racial stereotyping were misunderstoodAugust 26th, 2009 NY Gov. Paterson says race remarks misunderstoodNEW YORK — New York Gov. David Paterson says his comments last week suggesting some of his critics were motivated by racial bias have been misunderstood.
Black NY Gov. Paterson says his remarks about racial stereotyping were misunderstoodAugust 26th, 2009 Black NY governor says race remarks misunderstoodNEW YORK — Black New York Gov. David Paterson says his comments last week suggesting some of his critics were motivated by racial bias have been misunderstood.
Renegade Democrat flips support back to party in struggle for control of NY SenateJuly 9th, 2009 Renegade Dem flips back in NY SenateALBANY, N.Y. — New York's Senate standoff ended Thursday as it started 31 days ago, with a freshman Democrat shifting the balance of power in the 62-seat chamber by switching sides and getting a powerful leadership post in the majority.
NY governor names Democratic fixer as lieutenant governor to end state Senate standoffJuly 9th, 2009 NY gov names lieutenant governor in Senate fightALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
Gridlocked NY Senate adjourns after 3-minute session, still no deal in power struggleJuly 6th, 2009 No deal: NY Senate adjourns after 3-minute sessionALBANY, N.Y. — New York's gridlocked Senate has adjourned again after meeting in another extraordinary session called by Gov.
A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York SenateJuly 4th, 2009 NEW YORK - This happens in the world's oldest democracy as well. Two lawmakers, one accused of corruption and the other of slashing his girlfriend's face with a broken drinking glass, are at the centre of a bizarre 'parliamentary coup' that has paralysed the New York Senate for weeks, stalling action on critical bills.
In special session, Texas Senate passes bill to keep key agencies runningJuly 2nd, 2009 Texas Senate passes bill to keep agencies runningAUSTIN, Texas — In special session, the Texas Senate has passed a bill to keep key state agencies running — a matter shoved aside during partisan bickering in the regular session. The bill the Senate quickly passed after convening Wednesday morning extends the Department of Transportation, the Department of Insurance and three smaller agencies until Sept.
Democrats, Republicans stage dueling sessions in NY Senate as power struggle continuesJune 23rd, 2009 Dems, GOP stage dueling NY Senate sessionsALBANY, N.Y. — Evenly split political factions turned the New York Senate Tuesday into a two-ring legislative circus of sharp words, laughter and jeers, including a derisive "Duh," where Republicans and Democrats dueling for control held simultaneous sessions in the ornate chamber.
AP source: Governor to force NY Senate into special session if it doesn't resolve standoffJune 19th, 2009 AP source: NY governor will force Senate sessionALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
AP source: Paterson to force NY Senate into special session if it doesn't resolve standoffJune 19th, 2009 AP source: Paterson will force Senate sessionALBANY, N.Y. — A New York state official says Gov.
NY judge says he won't rule on Senate takeover, urges legislators to resolve who's in chargeJune 16th, 2009 NY judge tosses Senate case back to lawmakersALBANY, N.Y. — A judge says he won't rule on last week's takeover of the New York Senate by a coalition of Republicans and dissident Democrats.
NY Senate splits 31-31 1 week after coup, leadership still uncertain, court gives more timeJune 16th, 2009 NY Senate splits 31-31, power share still soughtALBANY, N.Y. — A dissident Democrat who helped Republicans seize power in the New York Senate a week ago has returned to the Democratic fold and declared that Democrats must retake the majority he cost them.
White photographer fired from NY Senate under Paterson to get $300K discrimination settlementMay 1st, 2009 $300K settlement in Paterson discrimination suitALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.