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Senate Factions Attempt to Make Peace

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Published June 26, 2009 at 7:03 AM EDT

By Karen DeWitt

Albany, NY – The gridlock in the State Senate started to ease Thursday, as feuding factions began talks on power sharing. And both sides united on one topic- they believe the governor's special sessions are unconstitutional, and they refused to consider any bills.Governor Paterson has ordered the senate to return on Friday.
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