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Former State Health Commissioner Accused of Abuse

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Published January 27, 2009 at 7:17 AM EST

By Jason Smith

Oswego, NY – According to a report due out Tuesday, former state Health Commissioner and U.S. Surgeon General Antonia Novello could be charged with defrauding the government after accusations of abuse have come to light.

WRVO's Jason Smith reports.
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