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Round Two
Thomas F. O'Mara
January 18, 2012
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Governor Cuomo has unveiled his second proposed state budget. In year two, he's seeking to continue last year's momentum for restoring New York's economic strength and fiscal soundness.
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![Senator O'Mara and a group of regional state legislators are calling on Governor Cuomo to veto legislation that opponents fear could set soil and water conservation efforts back 50 years. Senator O'Mara and a group of regional state legislators are calling on Governor Cuomo to veto legislation that opponents fear could set soil and water conservation efforts back 50 years.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/capitolpanorama_0_7_2.jpg?itok=hjwAivIk)