Roundup: Sharp Words Over Budget

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Caitlin Thompson
The Empire | Mar 29, 2012

No New Taxes: Cuomo and lawmakers reach a NY State budget deal, agreeing on a two percent cut in spending and no new taxes. (NY Daily)

Bloomberg Boos: Bloomberg says the tenative budget deal shortchanges New York City.(WNYC)

Hevesi Skips Class: Ex-Controller, Alan Hevesi was in the hospital, not in court, on his sentencing day for a felony corruption charge.(NY Times)

Bronx Fame: Bronx native and two-time presidential candida, Ellen McCormack dies at age 84. (NY Daily)

9/11 Ad?: Ad agency pulls a controversial ad featuring NY firefighter after revealing the firefighter was not at Ground Zero. (NY Post)

Schumer for Safety: Sen. Chuck Schumer calls for a safety audit of the Long Island Expressway. (NY Post)

Busy Gibson: Rep. Chris Gibson claims he’s just too focused on serving his constituents to think about who they might be in two years. (Capitol Confidential)

Better Late Than Never: Former Rep. Scott Murphy wasn't one of the top congressional spenders after all; non-partisan watchdog group fesses up. (Capitol Confidential)

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