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Lazio's Top Ten
March 19th, 2010

Rick Lazio issued a top ten list this morning blasting his new opponent for the Republican gubernatorial nomination for being, “A liberal Democrat with a liberal record.” Lazio has his own problems as a growing number of Republicans see him as being incapable of stoking excitement and in turn being unable to raise enough money to challenge the expected Democratic nominee.

Here is Lazio’s take on former Democrat Steve Levy.

1. He voted for the largest tax increase in state history — $3.2 billion in 2003.

2. He voted for massive SEIU union giveaway — $1 billion in 2002.

3. He twice voted to make Shelly Silver the Speaker of the Assembly.

4. In January 2010, he said Andrew Cuomo would make a good Governor.

5. He called the Obama Stimulus package “manna from heaven” that would “save lives”.

6. He’s taken nearly $400,000 from labor unions.

7. He endorsed and supported Al Gore.

8. He endorsed and supported John Kerry.

9. He endorsed and supported Eliot Spitzer.

10. He has said that he will not support Republicans running for office this year.

By David King on March 19, 2010, 1:05 pm
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Levy Makes it Official
March 19th, 2010

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy threw the Republican Primary for governor into chaos this morning when he joined the race after switching parties. Levy called it a “game changer.” There is no doubt that it changes things.

Already announced Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rick Lazio has started attacking Levy for his liberal leanings. Republican Party leadership is taking sides, the Conservative Party is none too pleased with Republican State Chair Ed Cox’s decision to back the former Democrat, and neither is the Republican National Committee. Cox bolted Levy’s Albany announcement seemingly to avoid questions about inter-party tension.

Cox did formally endorse Levy saying, “Steve, I welcome you into our party, and with your outstanding record of fiscal conservatism, and your detailed plan to save New York, I endorse your run for governor.”

Levy’s switch from Democrat to Republican is symbolic as it won’t go into effect until next year. Levy will need 51 percent support from his party at it’s June convention.

Oh, and Democrats have wasted no time attacking their former colleague. Senate Democratic Conference Leader John Sampson told Liz Benjamin that Levy is, “a nightmare who is attacking the values and history of our state just to win an election.”

Sen. Eric Schneiderman has a similar take: “Steve Levy has built a political career on fear and intimidation. In these tough times, we need a leader who will bring our communities together, not divisively scapegoat the most vulnerable among us. New York deserves better than Steve Levy.”

Here is Levy’s full statement: Read the rest of this entry »

By David King on March 19, 2010, 12:58 pm
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Charter Debate Heats Up
March 19th, 2010

Things got contentious this morning between State Sen. Bill Perkins and “Morning Joe” host, Joe Scarborough, when the subject of charter schools in Harlem came up.

Perkins has become one of the most outspoken critics of charter schools in the city.

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By Courtney Gross on March 19, 2010, 10:25 am
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Putting the State Police in Check
March 18th, 2010

Sen. Liz Krueger and Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries are pushing legislation that would keep an eye on the relationship between the State Police Superintendent and the executive branch. The legislation would have the governor appoint a superintendent to a single term of 10 years.The candidate would be confirmed by the legislature. The governor will no longer have the ability to simply fire the superintendent. Instead the superintendent would have to be removed by a majority vote by both houses of the legislature.

The superintendent would also be required to check in with the legislature once a year.The bill would require a record be kept of interactions between State Police leadership and other government agencies. According to a release from Krueger’s office the record would include,”information detailing any special requests from the Executive and the Legislature for services of the State Police beyond traditional services provided by the State Police.” The bill follows some recommendations made by criminal justice experts following the scandal involving Gov. David Paterson, his top aide and the State Police. Read the rest of this entry »

By David King on March 18, 2010, 12:58 pm
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Paterson Administration Loses Another
March 17th, 2010

Gov. David Paterson’s press secretary Marrisa Shorenstein resigned from her post today. Shorenstein was involved in in the scandal surrounding Paterson, his aide David Johnson and the State Police. Shorenstein is the fifth major administration official to resign following a bombshell report by the New York Times.

Shorenstein issued this statement:

It has been a privilege to serve New York State for the past two years and I thank the Governor for giving me the opportunity to do so. Due to the circumstances that have led to my unwitting involvement in recent news stories, I can no longer do my job effectively. Throughout my career, I have performed my duties professionally and with integrity, basing my actions on what I believed to be true at the time. I therefore tender my resignation as press Secretary to the governor.”

Morgan Hook will take over for Shorenstein.

By David King on March 17, 2010, 1:34 pm
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Dancing on Monserrate's Grave
March 17th, 2010

Assemblyman Jose Peralta defeated former Sen. Hiram Monserrate last night in a landslide and now some politicos want to savor the moment.

Peralta’s victory is particularly sweet to Marcia Pappas, president of the National Organization for Woman of New York State, who issued this statement:

“For months, we’ve been saying that the citizens of Queens deserve better,” said Pappas. “Echoing those sentiments in the voting booth, the proud citizens of Queens spoke loudly. They have cleared the way for Mr. Peralta to be their next State Senator. They now have a Senator who represents them in an honorable way, who does not abuse women, and who understands the importance of women’s rights and women’s equality. This is an election year and it’s time for everyone who cares about women’s equality and safety to clean house, as did Queens, by electing people who will do the right thing for the women that they represent.”

Joe Tarver, interim executive director for the Empire State Pride Agenda, issued this statement:

“We congratulate Jose Peralta on his big victory tonight. He will be a Senator who stands up for the rights of all the people of the 13th Senate District in Queens. Jose has demonstrated time and time again that he is a tireless advocate for equality for LGBT New Yorkers and that he doesnt duck-and-run when our bills come up for a vote. He will be a promise keeper and not a promise breaker like the person he is replacing.
Now is the time to go back to work in the State Senate. We have just over three months left in the legislative session and the Pride Agenda is ready to work with Jose Peralta, the Senate Leadership and every Democrat and Republican Senator who is ready to advance LGBT issues and make New York a better place to live.” Read the rest of this entry »

By David King on March 17, 2010, 7:26 am
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Peralta Wins
March 16th, 2010

Assemblyman Jose Peralta won the special election to fill the Queens senate seat vacated when Hiram Monserrate was expelled. Early reports have Peralta with 60 percent of the vote compared to Monserrate’s 34 percent.

Peralta enjoyed the majority support of the Democratic Party. Monserrate had little organized support and ran a campaign with no paid staffers. Senate Democrats have been unable to advance any major legislation without the help of Republicans while waiting for the special election. Peralta will switch from assemblyman to senator during dire budget negotiations that so far have made little outward progress.

By David King on March 16, 2010, 9:54 pm
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NYCHA Still in the Woods
March 15th, 2010

Today’s announcement of a $400 million infusion to the New York City Housing Authority will get the authority off of critical condition.
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But it isn’t out of the woods yet.

Testifying at a budget hearing just hours after the announcement of a federal funding boost, New York City Housing Authority Chairman John Rhea said the authority still faces a more than $100 million deficit in the current fiscal year.

“While we have made huge strides in addressing our long-term infrastructure needs and moving the authority towards financial health, ultimately reducing our section 8 and public housing operating forecasted deficit from $137 million to $103 million, we still have work to do,” said Rhea.

To close that gap, of which a large part is from the over enrollment of Section 8, the authority has four options, Rhea said, including terminating families from section 8, reducing section 8 payments or getting more funding from either the federal or local governments.

The news soured a more jovial announcement this morning from the Bloomberg administration that 21 NYCHA housing developments, originally built by the city and state after World War II, would become eligible for federal funding. Since these developments were built by the city and state, they never received federal funding, and they gradually stopped receiving city and state subsidies in the 1990s. Through a partnership with Citibank, who will own a stake in the developments, these properties will receive about $400 million in public and private money — the majority of which will go to capital improvements.
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By Courtney Gross on March 15, 2010, 5:58 pm
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Espada Holding Town Hall Meeting, Out of Town
March 12th, 2010

Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada is hosting a town hall meeting that isn’t in his town. Espada will host virtual town hall meeting, “live from the floor of the Senate Chamber” on Sunday, March 21 from 7-8 p.m.

“This is an opportunity for residents of the Bronx, and across the city, to have a very real voice in what is expected to be a difficult and challenging budget process,” said Espada in a statement. ” I will discuss the concerns they express in their questions, as well as my role in protecting education, health care, transportation, public safety, jobs and affordable housing from budget cuts, Senator Espada said.

“Questions for Senator Espada can be submitted in advance, between now and 7 p.m. on March 21st, by going to EspadaTownHall@gmail.com or by calling toll-free 1-800-930-9964,” according to a press release from his office. You can watch the meeting a at this link on the 21st, 0r listen by calling 1-800-857-6563.

Espada has been accused of not actually living in the Bronx district he represents. The Gazette visited with Espada in his supposed Bronx residence last year.The controversial senator is also under investigation by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

By David King on March 12, 2010, 3:01 pm
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Padavan Against Gambling
March 12th, 2010

Sen. Frank Padavan has had his fill with the state’s love affair with gambling.

Gov. David Paterson’s proposed budget would remove restrictions on Quick Draw Lottery eliminating restrictions on operating hours, and requirements on the size of establishment allowed to operate the game. The budget also has a measure that would remove limits on the operating hours for video lottery terminals.

Padavan is concerned that the state will exacerbate gambling addiction which will in turn cost the state money.

Who bears a major responsibility for putting New York at the top of the list in terms of citizens with gambling problems- the state itself, Padavan said in statement. In short, we have turned from the Empire State to the Gambling State. New York must end its practice of state-sponsored and state supported gambling. Simply put, New York continues to make bad bets for our future with increase gambling option and opportunities.

Economists have argued that gambling at best is a zero-sum game – meaning that the impact on the state economy as a result of the social costs, increased crime, disruption of non-gambling business sector and overall job loss produces a net loss. As a matter of fact an economist from the University of Illinois concluded that for every $1 that gambling contributes it cost taxpayers at least $3, Padavan said.

But, despite all the warning signs and evidence to the contrary, what is the states latest response as outlined in the budget submitted by the Governor and other actions under consideration you guessed it- more of the same, more gambling. The elimination of all restrictions on Quick Draw (ie food sale, hours of operation, and size of facility) will lead to the gambling game at almost every place you can imagine. The removal of restrictions on operating of hours of VLTs will lead New York to become Vegas East with twenty-four hour a day slot machine venues.

Padavan has pushed legislation in the past to fight gambling. One piece of legislation would have increased the gambling age. ” I’ve been a dismal failure on that subject when it comes to convicining my colleagues it is the way to go,” said Padavan. “They say, ‘You’re right…but…’”

In a year when the state faces an fiscal crisis of unprecedented proportion it isn’t likely that Padavan will win the battle this time around either.

By David King on March 12, 2010, 2:31 pm
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Ending Wage Theft
March 12th, 2010

Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Carl Heastie stood with advocates today to announce their support for legislation that would reform labor laws t0 punish businesses that illegally shirk overtime and minimum wage requirements.

A report by the National Employment Law Project found that $18.4 million in wages a week is stolen from workers in New York City alone. They estimate more than $1 billion is stolen from them in a year.

“This money that would otherwise be spent on food, rent and school supplies,” said Anna Maria Archila, co-executive director of Make the Road New York, “This bill will turn around the perverse economic incentives that currently encourage wage theft, undermine responsible businesses, and steal from our tax base.”

“The Wage Theft Prevention Act is a comprehensive bill to change the perverse incentive by increasing penalties, increasing protection for workers who speak up, and adding tools that the Department of Labor and Courts can use to investigate cases and actually collect the money that workers are owed,”said Heastie in a statement.

The bill,S.7050, has been refereed to the Senate Labor Committee.

By David King on March 12, 2010, 2:11 pm
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Cuomo Appoints Kaye to Head Paterson Investigation
March 11th, 2010

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo recused himself and appointed former Chief Judge Judith Kaye as “independent counsel” weeks after initializing an investigation into the Paterson administration.

Cuomo’s office is simultaneously conducting two investigations into Paterson. The first investigation, that stems from a report by the New York Times involving Gov. David Paterson and his use of State Troopers in a domestic violence incident, was called for by Paterson himself. The second case was referred by the Public Integrity Commission that has to do with tickets to the World Series that Paterson received.

Many critics cried foul that Cuomo, who was Paterson’s chief political opponent, would investigate the sitting governor. A recent Marist Poll found Cuomo’s popularity has slipped 13 points since he started his investigation. Cuomo said that the move to recuse himself was based on the law and had nothing to do with polling.

As for the two investigations into the Paterson administration, Cuomo said preliminary research has revealed that there are “credible issues to be resolved.” Cuomo has promised to finish the probe as quickly as possible. There was chatter there could be a result by the end of this week. That is now clearly not the reality.

“An immediate resolution of these matters does not appear to be at hand, Cuomo said. We are fully cognizant of the need to do the investigation quickly, as well as the need to do the investigation thoroughly.

Cuomo is expected to be the Democratic nominee for for Governor but he has consistently dodged questions about when he might actually formalize his campaign. Many expected Cuomo was waiting for Paterson to exit the race before he got in, but sources have said that Cuomo won’t announce until after several investigations his office is conducting conclude.

Liz Benjamin points out that Cuomo and his father Mario have had a long history with Kaye.

By David King on March 11, 2010, 5:38 pm
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AEG Out of Racino Deal
March 11th, 2010

The state is no longer supporting Aqueduct Entertainment Group’s bid to run the racino at the Aqueduct Race Track.

Gov. David Paterson’s office released this statement earlier today:

“The Division of the Lottery has concluded that it cannot issue a gaming license to Aqueduct Entertainment Group (AEG). Therefore, the State has officially withdrawn its support for AEG to develop and operate a video lottery terminal (VLT) facility at Aqueduct Race Track. The Executive Branch advocates that the selection of the Aqueduct VLT franchisee be done pursuant to an expedited, transparent, apolitical and publicly accountable procurement process.”

AEG has been under great scrutiny over the last few months and investors including Rev. Floyd Flake and Jay-Z backed out of the group.

If a replacement isn’t found soon it could leave a $300 million hole in the state budget.

By David King on March 11, 2010, 1:36 pm
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Ravitch: "I Have Not Written The Bible"
March 10th, 2010

“I recognize I have not written the bible,” Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch said while unveiling his fiscal plan this afternoon. “Others might have ideas that are just as good.”

Ravitch will now spend the week discussing his plans with legislators. He is set to spend the day meeting with the Republican and Democratic legislative conferences. Here are the major points of Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch’s fiscal plan according to a release from his office:

  • Lock the State into paying down its existing structural budget gap within five years;
  • Require a quarterly assessment by an independent Financial Review Board of the State’s progress towards structural balance and the maintenance of annual balanced budgets;
  • Authorize the Governor, if the independent review board finds that the budget is not projected to be in balance at year’s end, and the Governor and the Legislature cannot agree on gap-closing actions within a limited time-frame, to implement across the board pro-rata reductions;
  • Allow the State to borrow within stringent limits to close existing budget gaps, but only if the independent review board finds that strict new financial controls have been met.

Ravitch spent much of the conference playing down the inclusion of the borrowing measure in his plan saying it was not what he wanted to focus on and hoped it would not be necessary.

Here is the full release:

Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch today unveiled a fiscal reform plan which calls for a five-year plan to eliminate the State’s structural imbalance and institutes a process by which annual budget balance is mandated, monitored and maintained.

With the creation of a Financial Review Board, comprised of representatives appointed by the Governor, the Legislature and the Comptroller, adherence to the five-year plan will be monitored and reviewed on a quarterly basis. And in order to maintain balance in a given fiscal year, the Legislature would be required to act within a limited timeframe when the budget is out of balance or the Governor would be authorized to initiate across the board pro rata spending reductions.

The proposal also recommends stronger reserve requirements, a transition to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) budgeting standards, and changing the beginning of the State fiscal year from April 1 to July 1.

This plan is founded on two fundamental propositions: first, fiscal integrity, which means the acknowledgement that for too long we have found ways to cover up a structural imbalance between recurring revenues and recurring expenses. We should adopt new laws that assure we spend only those monies we are willing to raise, and never again pretend our budgets are in balance when they are not. Second, is the avoidance of the inevitable increase in taxes that will result unless our political system finds the will to make the spending reductions necessary to close our growing structural deficit,” said the Lieutenant Governor.

Major recommendations in the report include the following:

* Lock the State into paying down its existing structural budget gap within five years;
* Require a quarterly assessment by an independent Financial Review Board of the State’s progress towards structural balance and the maintenance of annual balanced budgets;
* Authorize the Governor, if the independent review board finds that the budget is not projected to be in balance at year’s end, and the Governor and the Legislature cannot agree on gap-closing actions within a limited time-frame, to implement across the board pro-rata reductions;
* Allow the State to borrow within stringent limits to close existing budget gaps, but only if the independent review board finds that strict new financial controls have been met.

When Governor Paterson appointed Richard Ravitch to serve as Lieutenant Governor he asked him to prepare a long term fiscal plan for the State of New York. Over the past several months, the Lieutenant Governor has met with State officials, stakeholders and fiscal experts to better understand the challenges facing New York and to provide his recommendations for fixing them.

“I want to thank the Governor for giving me the opportunity to work on this plan over the past several months,” added Ravitch. “I look forward to assisting the Governor in any possible way on the budget negotiations moving forward and I look forward to a robust discussion with the Governor, Legislative Leaders, budget officials and stakeholders about the ideas I have presented in my plan.”

By David King on March 10, 2010, 1:41 pm
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Ravitch: Extend This Fiscal Year
March 10th, 2010

Part of Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch’s long-term fiscal plan would be to extend the fiscal year to June 30. Currently the fiscal year ends on April 1. Ravitch said it is not his “intention to give people an excuse to postpone tough decisions,” but said he wouldn’t bet that under circumstances a budget deal will be reached by April this year.

By David King on March 10, 2010, 12:50 pm
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Ravitch Unveils His Plan
March 10th, 2010

Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch is currently briefing reporters on his 5-year fiscal plan. You can watch it here. The office of Gov. You can find a copy of Ravitch’s plan here.

By David King on March 10, 2010, 12:29 pm
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Trooper Scandal Claims One More
March 9th, 2010

The scandal surrounding the State Troopers has claimed yet another. Acting State Police Superintendent Pedro Perez has announced that he is retiring. Perez’s retirement comes one week after his former boss Harry Corbitt retired. Corbitt’s boss, Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Denise O’Donnell, resigned over the scandal a week earlier.

“My decisions over time, combined with the indication that you are seeking a new superintendent and the labor unions perception of my ability to lead the agency, have led me to conclude that continuing in my position as Acting Superintendent may be an obstacle to progress of the New York State Police, an agency I love, Perez wrote to Paterson.

The New York State Troopers Benevolent Association and the New York State Police Investigators Association released a joint statement calling on Paterson, “to appoint a strong, progressive leader to restore confidence in the management of the New York State Police, and to do so in a swift manner.”

These past few weeks have been difficult for the morale of the men and women of the New York State Police who answer calls for assistance and investigate crime, said PBA President Thomas H. Mungeer. We look forward to beginning a new chapter, and we urge the Governor to make this appointment a priority.

It is time to move forward and return the focus of the New York State Police to our core mission of serving and protecting the public, said NYSPIA President Joseph Barrett.

By David King on March 9, 2010, 4:29 pm
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Paterson Plans on Being Governor Come Monday
March 5th, 2010

Gov. David Paterson has official plans for Monday. He will be holding a town hall meeting on the budget in Brooklyn at 11 A.M. Does that mean we can call off the resignation watch over the weekend?

“It is important that as I work through the budget process, I hear directly from New York’s residents about their concerns and the challenges they face,” Paterson said in a statement. “I look forward to the meeting and working with New Yorkers to resolve the State’s budget deficit.”

The meeting will be held in Brooklyn Borough Hall’s Ceremonial Courtroom at 209 Joralemon Street. Members of the public wishing to attending can RSVP at (212) 681-7123. Seating is limited. Given the circus that surrounds Paterson these days it will likely be extremely limited.


By David King on March 5, 2010, 4:10 pm
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Common Cause/NY Calls for Paterson's Resignation
March 5th, 2010

Good government group Common Cause/NY is calling on Gov. David Paterson to resign. “Given the fiscal and governmental crisis enveloping our state, we at Common Cause/New York have come to the reluctant conclusion that it would be in the best interest of the people of the State of New York for Governor Paterson to step aside as governor,” said Susan Lerner the organizations executive director. Common Cause/NY is the first major good government group to call for Paterson’s resignation.

“As events have unfolded over the last several weeks, the allegations of abuse of power and criminal conduct by the governor have become the sole focus in Albany, at a time when the undivided attention and full creativity of the state’s leaders must be devoted to addressing the state’s very grave fiscal crisis,” said Lerner.

Common Cause stood behind Paterson when he proposed tough ethics reforms. The group supported Paterson’s stance against the ethics package agreed to and passed by the legislature, saying the bill was watered down.

“A resignation at this time should not be seen as an admission of guilt or wrong-doing,” Lerner said. “It would be a pragmatic, self-sacrificing action that will allow us to move forward, much as Gov. Paterson’s appointment of Richard Ravitch did.”

By David King on March 5, 2010, 11:59 am
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Protesting Park Closings
March 4th, 2010

Gotham Gazette parks writer Anne Schwartz filed this post.

Gov. David Paterson’s plan to close state parks has generated an outpouring of voter outrage. The proposal would shutter as many as 91 of the state’s 178 state parks and 14 of its 35 historic sites, and reduce services at others, to save $20 million, a quarter of 1 percent of the states $8 billion-plus budget gap.

“In my 34 years with the legislature, I have never seen an issue that has resonated so much with the public, Republican Sen. Hugh Farley told the Albany Times-Union.

Several hundred people rallied in Albany yesterday outside the Capitol, while more than a dozen lawmakers from both parties spoke out against the closures, which could take effect as soon as April 1. Democratic Assemblyman Steve Englebright, chair of the tourism and parks committee, said he and other lawmakers are disturbed that the state parks agency has begun to cancel campsite reservations and issue refunds before the legislature has a chance to address the issue, the Times-Union reported.

Closing the parks would actually cause the state to lose revenue. A study by the nonprofit advocacy group Parks and Trails New York found that every dollar the state spends on parks and historic sites returns $5 to the state and local economies, amounting to $1.9 billion a year. Studies in other states, like one released a few days ago by state of Tennessee, have found similar benefits.

By Gail Robinson on March 4, 2010, 4:53 pm
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