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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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!["The well-being of local communities will take a back seat to what’s best for the state. We need to raise our voices against this action," said Senator O'Mara. "The well-being of local communities will take a back seat to what’s best for the state. We need to raise our voices against this action," said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/capitolpanorama_0_3.jpg?itok=A4hBB3KW)