Report: Dissident returns to NY Senate Democrats

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Story Created: Jun 15, 2009 at 9:52 AM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 15, 2009 at 9:52 AM EDT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A published report says a dissident Democrat who made an overthrow of power possible in the New York Senate is returning to his caucus, throwing the chaotic chamber into a 31-31 tie between Democrats and a coalition that sought to overthrow them a week ago.

Sen. Hiram Monserrate of Queens tells a columnist for the New York Daily News that he is returning to the Democratic caucus.

A week ago he and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada of the Bronx joined 30 Republicans to try to replace the Democratic leadership they said was ineffective.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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