Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:40:19 -0500 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:40:19 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Giuliani-A-Potential-Candidate-With-a-Weak-Record-70633562.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:42:41 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*80/93097546.jpg
For the record, here are some facts about the man who was once called “America’s Mayor.”

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Rudy has decided not go for the state's highest office, according to sources

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“Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8” interpreted as hastening president's demise.

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Jelly NYC, the company behind Williamsburg's popular summer music series known to many as the Pool Parties, released a statement today that sent shock waves through the indie music scene of New York City and...

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The Governor and the Legislature should be congratulated for passing a new law to regulate authorities.

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Paterson should not be the fall guy for the sins of others

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Paterson-Criticizes-Lawmakers-Inaction-on-Budget-70332807.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:13:38 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*80/91793959_10.jpg
Gov. David Paterson, sounding angry, says lawmakers in Albany aren't yet close to making a deal on the the state's beleaguered budget.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Biden-in-Town-for-John-Stewart-Show-Motorcade-Hit-by-Cab-70327962.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:17:48 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/biden+security+detail.jpg
The Vice President, who wasn't involved, was in town for the John Stewart show.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Bloombergs-Kidss-Could-be-Kidnapped-by-Terrorists-GOPer-Says-70293557.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:39:08 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/78694429.jpg
An Arizona congressman who believes it's a security risk to prosecute suspected 9/11 terrorists in Manhattan has apologized for dragging Mayor Michael Bloomberg's daughters into his political diatribe.

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Why don't we have more civility in our political discourse?

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The FDA threatens a ban on all alcoholic energy drinks. Your frat party may never be the same again.

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Paterson has had little White House support, maybe he's only returning the favor.

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Talks on a deficit reduction plan in Albany failed Monday, leaving State Senators frustrated and stuck in the State Capitol

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A vintage 55-foot yacht named "Bull" and two smaller boats that once belonged to imprisoned financier Bernard Madoff are headed for the auction block, along with an even bigger yacht once owned by Madoff's...

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Joe Bruno, the leader of the state Senate, and Joe Bruno, the business consultant, shared the same office and staff in Albany.

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Time to sharpen the budget knives -- again.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Christie-Warns-State-Budget-May-Be-in-Worse-Shape-Than-Thought-70208072.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:21:38 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/xxxx11309christie.jpg
New Jersey governor-elect Chris Christie's budget team met with state treasury officials Monday and "We did not get any pleasant news," Christie said.

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Report: Democrats looking to impose $1 billion in health care taxes

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/Trying-To-Avoid-Partying-Like-Its-1994.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:20:10 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/bill+clinton+and+barack+obama-640.jpg
The GOP hopes to relive its 1994 Contract with America, but Obama will do whatever he can to avoid repeating history.

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Michael Grimm, a former undercover FBI agent, is hoping to trade in his fake mobster moniker, "Mikey Suits" for a different title--Republican Congressman for Staten Island.

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A bill to make these mysteriously run agencies more accountable to the people whose money they spend -- the taxpayers -- is expected to be signed by the Governor in the next few days

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From Pelosi to Palin to Bachmann, women are dominating the political landscape in ways they never have before

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Gov. David Paterson may not be getting much love from the White House these days, but at least he's getting some props from the guy responsible for putting him in office.

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Inviting an imam linked to the World Trade Center bombing in 1993 to City Hall was a slip-up, officials said

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Will 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other terror suspects be sent to NY for trial? The Justice Department is expected to announce whether that will happen by Monday.

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President Obama chose General Stanley McChrystal to chart out a new Afghanistan policy eight months ago and his administration has come up with Plans B and C. Exactly, how far through the alphabet will the...

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We have just honored our veterans -- but if we really consider how they are treated, it is a dishonor to the government and to us.

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As the hustle and bustle of the mayoral race winds down, would've-been candidate Rep. Anthony Weiner is taking time to reflect on the run he could've had.

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John Allen Muhammad and Nidal Malik Hasan betrayed their uniform and their country, but Americans must remember the real lesson of Veterans Day.

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