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“Some people believe, and I am among them, that the power of the media today constitutes the most significant exercise of unaccountable power in our society. It is unaccountable to anyone, except for those who exercise the power. I believe that the domain of culture is as important as the domain of government or the […]

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This seems to be the running theme in articles across the state. Every place wants to be optomistic but we are all skeptical.
Many promises, but skepticism, too
ALBANY — In his first State of the State address as governor, Eliot Spitzer put government reform, ethics and the economy at the top of an agenda so […]

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I think they should raise more than issues of fairness. He doles out so much money, our money by the way, to what appears to be either friends or politically connected with lots of cash.

Silver grant raises issue of fairness
Critics say state funds often go to the well-connected rather than to the neediest
ALBANY — […]

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A NEW ERA IN ALBANY?
By Bob Confer
Here we are, January, 2007, welcoming a new year in New York State.
Chances are, we may be welcoming more than just a new year, for this
could be the dawning of a new era as well thanks to a much-welcomed
change in leadership. George Pataki is no longer our governor after
suffocating […]

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As he says end spending we do not have, he is promoting spending with new and expanded programs. Details, we need details, the devil is always in the details.
Eliot: Just say no
Vows to end state overspending
ALBANY - In his first State of the State speech, Gov. Spitzer warned yesterday that New York needs to […]

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This is a long read but an excellent article.
I want to see the dance. So let’s all dance with him as long as he can lead.

He can prosecute, but can he dance? Spitzer will have to
By LAURIE NIKOLSKI
(Original publication: January 7, 2007)
Fred Astaire was a genius dancer because he made simultaneous strength and fluidity look […]

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