Paterson to make TV speech on Senate standoff
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP / WKTV) - Governor David Paterson plans to take to the TV airwaves to speak to New Yorkers about the monthlong standoff in the state Senate.
Paterson says the gridlock caused by a fight for control of the chamber is holding up critical legislation. The address is scheduled for 5:01 p.m. It comes as some senators are setting a Thursday deadline for resolving the conflict that began June 8. Senators from the Democratic conference and the Republican-dominated coalition that mounted a coup are expected to meet on several proposals to end the fight. Also Wednesday, Paterson is stopping the senators' pay and expense checks. Paterson used TV a year ago to warn about New York's fiscal crisis. It gave him a boost in his poll ratings, which are now at low levels. A link to a LIVE webcast version of Governor Paterson's address will be on WKTV.com at the time of the address. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) Most Popular |
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