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By Jimmy Vielkind, Times Union (Albany)
The state Capitol's status-quo system of ethics enforcement -- sometimes flouted, often derided -- remains intact.
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By The Associated Press, Times Union (Albany)
New York Gov. David Paterson on Monday lashed back at what he called a "callous and sleazy" assault on his character in statehouse rumors and media reports that include accusations about womanizing and drug use, allegations he denied.
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Paterson to announce campaign for governor
By Jacob Gershman, The Wall Street Journal
Amid churning doubts over his political future, New York Gov. David Paterson has told one of his closest advisers that he will officially announce his campaign for governor next week.
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Departure gives boost to racino bid
By James M. Odato, Times Union (Albany)
The winning bidder in the competition to build a huge racino at Aqueduct Racetrack cut ties with a partner whose criminal record appeared to be a deterrent to consummating the deal.
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FairPoint plan would cut debt sharply
By The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News
PORTLAND, Maine — The telecommunications company FairPoint Communications Inc.'s debt would be cut by nearly two-thirds under its bankruptcy reorganization plan filed Monday, but the company said the reorganization won't prevent it from expanding broadband Internet in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Feds may close locks to stop carp
By Katherine Skiba, Chicago Tribune
At a White House meeting Monday on the Asian carp threat to the Great Lakes, federal officials said they may seek to close navigational locks on Chicago-area waterways for up to three or four days a week, a move that would restrict cargo shipping and recreational boating.
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 | Gov. David Paterson (D)
Sworn in: March 2008
Term expires: January 2011 | State capital: Albany | | State nickname: The Empire State | | Lt. Gov.: Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm Smith (D) | Secretary of State Lorraine Cortes-Vasquez (D)
| Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (D)
| | Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm Smith (D) | | House Speaker: Sheldon Silver (D) |
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