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Governor Paterson on the Late Budget

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 6, 2010

New York State has submitted the budget on time only six times since 1975, and this year is no exception. Governor David Paterson discusses the fiscal crisis; a new report from the state comptroller that indicates the budget problems may be much worse than officially reported; and other pressing matters.

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