NEW YORK - MARCH 08: New York Governor David Paterson sits during a town hall meeting at Borough Hall March 8, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Waiting for a Budget

The Brian Lehrer Show | May 7, 2010

New York Governor David Paterson is sticking with his plan to include one-day-a-week furloughs for state workers in the next budget extension.  He explains his latest plan to get the legislators to pass a budget.  Plus, why your office chair is bad for you; following up on a Bronx demographic puzzle; and Mother's Day.

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