Gov’s budget division: We’re here for you
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- November
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  Laura Anglin, Gov. David Paterson’s budget director, reminds the chief officials of the Senate and Assembly fiscal committees that the Division of Budget and the governor are open to suggestions about any proposals of their own for slashing $2 billion out of the state budget. The administration delivered copies of proposed legislation to the lawmakers last Thursday and has provided them and their staffs with nearly 50 “detailed briefings” on the proposal.
  Paterson has called lawmakers into special session tomorrow to cut spending. New York’s deficit is $1.5 billion and growing. Assembly and Senate leaders have not provided any of their own recommendations, and it’s possible that they may not get a lot done when they meet this week.
  Anglin reminded leaders that the process being used is the same one that was used for the “successful” budget-cutting session in August.
  “We remain available to discuss any questions. Additionally, as always, we will consider any alternative proposals or savings ideas you may have. We look forward to working together in cooperation to facilitate a consensus agreement that will bring our budget back into balance,” she wrote.
  More information is available about the governor’s proposed spending cuts at www.budget.state.ny.us.
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