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New York State Government Remains Gridlocked
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“For almost a month, ever since Republicans briefly won two Democrats to their side and tried to seize control, the state Senate in New York has been paralyzed, split 31 to 31, as a stack of legislation — legalizing same-sex marriage, extending the mayor’s control of New York City schools, renewing the authority local governments need to conduct business — sits in limbo.” (Los Angeles Times [1], Tuesday)
Gridlock: The only cure for expansive government?
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“Passing Laws: Is Government That Simple [2]?” by Eric-Charles Banfield
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[1] Los Angeles Times: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-ny-legislature6-2009jul06,0,3612775.story
[2] Passing Laws: Is Government That Simple: http://www.thefreemanonline.org/columns/passing-laws-is-governing-that-simple/
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