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National: New York State

June 1, 2009 - 12:11 pm
NEWS FEED: New York Observer

Paterson Endorses (Some) Privatization

In case there was any doubt, New York State will not be saved by privatization.

Governor Paterson on Monday released the findings of his New York State Commission on Asset Maximization, an 86-page document that calls for a series of privatization measures designed to save the state money and improve its infrastructure.

What the report did not do was call for anything likely to provoke a high-profile firestorm of opposition and attack, but...

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March 9, 2009 - 12:11 pm
NEWS FEED: New York Observer

Sundwall Submits 7,000 Signatures to Get On Ballot

ALBANY—Eric Sundwall, seeking the Libertarian line in the race to succeed Kirsten Gillibrand in Congress, told me he submitted about 7,000 signatures to the state Board of Elections a few minutes ago. He needs 3,500 to get on the ballot. Sundwall tried to get on the ballot in 2006, but was knocked off in a challenge. "It's New York State politics and elections law, but we're cautiously optimistic we're going to make it," Sundwall said. The special...

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