Politics on the Hudson (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Senate Democratic majority will now attend Gov. David Paterson’s address Monday to a joint session of the Legislature, a spokesman said this morning. “They still don’t want to, but out of respect to the governor’s office they are going to attend,” said spokesman Austin Shafran. Shafran said the conference expects all members to attend Monday and...
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... seriously. Senate leadership fell in line this morning. UPDATE 1: Democratic majority spokesman Austin Shafran denied the change had anything to do with bad publicity. "That had nothing to do with the decision, It was about how to make the most productive use of our time while continuing productive negotiations with the governor." Shafran said the senators also did...
WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Facing a break in their ranks amid criticism they were snubbing the governor during a fiscal crisis, the Senate's Democrats now plan to attend Gov. David Paterson's speech to a joint session of the Legislature on Monday. Senate Majority spokesman Austin Shafran says Friday the senators will be there.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Senate Democratic spokesman Austin Shafran said he didn't think the senators made a decision yet on whether to attend Monday's session, which lawmakers aren't required to attend. Shafran said the majority would attend the extraordinary session, which lawmakers must attend under the constitution to consider issues presented by the governor. The Legislature isn't required to vote...
