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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/nyregion/andrew-cuomo-calls-for-stimulus-package-in-addition-to-tax-reform.html?src=tp">Andrew Cuomo is preparing a special session of</a> the legislature to push his jobs bill and an overhaul of the state's tax plan.</p>
<p>Also on the docket: <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204770404577078740777356220.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">legalized gambling.</a></p>
<p>Despite the possibility of an increase in revenues, Cuomo appears committed <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/tax_don_spend_WZcgBBB77pyYPooyyn3glM">to holding the line on spending. </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/andrew_lip_service_yJpWH4ySvPeGnFzqRDGNTL">EJ McMahon points out that what is getting lost in Cuomo's talk</a> about a tax overhaul is that he intends to raise taxes.</p>
<p>Whether the two houses meet in any sort of special session this week will depend on what kind of deals can be cut in the next 48 hours, <a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/city/capital-connection/albany/article659907.ece">Tom Precious reports.</a></p>
<p>State leaders are also discussing <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/state-lawmakers-mull-controversial-mta-payroll-tax-article-1.986597">a revamp of the MTA payroll tax.<!--more--></a></p>
<p>Due to a little known provision of state law, Joe Bruno and William Boyland could both <a href="http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Bruno-and-Boyland-could-get-legal-costs-reimbursed-2343874.php">have their legal fees paid for by the state.</a></p>
<p>Is Andrew Hevesi preparing to exact retribution for <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/andrew-hevesi-poised-assembly-powers-hunt-corruption-gov-cuomo-turf-article-1.986626">Andrew Cuomo's treatment of his father? </a>He was recently put in charge of a committee with subpoena power to investigate the governor and state agencies he controls.</p>
<p>The city is cracking down <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/nyregion/city-cracks-down-on-washington-square-park-performers.html?_r=1&amp;ref=nyregion">on performers in Washington Square Park.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/zuccotti-park-owners-brookfied-properties-owe-city-139g-back-taxes-article-1.986720">Brookfield Properties,</a> the owners of Zuccotti Park, owe the city over $100,000 in back taxes.</p>
<p><em>The Post</em> wishes somebody <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/reasonably_ripe_target_eP1cNELpulneehAt7WMzuN">would step up and run against Kirsten Gillibrand. </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/151885/gillibrand-aims-to-reduce-illegal-gun-sales-in-new-york">Gillibrand joined Eric Schneiderman</a> to announce a crack down on illegal gun sellers.</p>
<p>New federal guidelines from President Obama <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/obama-guidelines-slowing-immigration-deportations-article-1.986098">have failed to slow the tide of deportations. </a></p>
<p>The Daily News backs <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/cuny-tuition-hikes-a-painful-needed-measure-article-1.986179">CUNY tuition hikes.</a></p>
<p>A rare sight in New York: <a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/gingrich-in-new-york-and-cain-in-the-dust/">a presidential contender stumping for votes. </a></p>
<p>Is<a href="http://decoded.nationaljournal.com/2011/12/obama-reboots-as-tr-20.php"> Barack Obama TR 2.0?</a></p>
<p>Joe Biden will host another <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/more_seasons_UGZf5s9SYQW1qdbojIbGtI">2012 fundraiser at the Four Seasons.</a></p>
<p>Herman Cain is reportedly <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/12/05/143132883/report-cain-to-endorse-gingrich?ft=1&amp;f=1014">preparing to endorse Newt Gingrich.</a></p>
<p>John Liu plans to reveal the names of his<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/nyregion/liu-plans-to-disclose-fund-raisers-names-soon.html?ref=nyregion"> biggest fundraisers sometime this week.</a></p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/nyregion/andrew-cuomo-calls-for-stimulus-package-in-addition-to-tax-reform.html?src=tp">Andrew Cuomo is preparing a special session of</a> the legislature to push his jobs bill and an overhaul of the state's tax plan.</p>
<p>Also on the docket: <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204770404577078740777356220.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">legalized gambling.</a></p>
<p>Despite the possibility of an increase in revenues, Cuomo appears committed <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/tax_don_spend_WZcgBBB77pyYPooyyn3glM">to holding the line on spending. </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/andrew_lip_service_yJpWH4ySvPeGnFzqRDGNTL">EJ McMahon points out that what is getting lost in Cuomo's talk</a> about a tax overhaul is that he intends to raise taxes.</p>
<p>Whether the two houses meet in any sort of special session this week will depend on what kind of deals can be cut in the next 48 hours, <a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/city/capital-connection/albany/article659907.ece">Tom Precious reports.</a></p>
<p>State leaders are also discussing <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/state-lawmakers-mull-controversial-mta-payroll-tax-article-1.986597">a revamp of the MTA payroll tax.<!--more--></a></p>
<p>Due to a little known provision of state law, Joe Bruno and William Boyland could both <a href="http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Bruno-and-Boyland-could-get-legal-costs-reimbursed-2343874.php">have their legal fees paid for by the state.</a></p>
<p>Is Andrew Hevesi preparing to exact retribution for <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/andrew-hevesi-poised-assembly-powers-hunt-corruption-gov-cuomo-turf-article-1.986626">Andrew Cuomo's treatment of his father? </a>He was recently put in charge of a committee with subpoena power to investigate the governor and state agencies he controls.</p>
<p>The city is cracking down <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/nyregion/city-cracks-down-on-washington-square-park-performers.html?_r=1&amp;ref=nyregion">on performers in Washington Square Park.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/zuccotti-park-owners-brookfied-properties-owe-city-139g-back-taxes-article-1.986720">Brookfield Properties,</a> the owners of Zuccotti Park, owe the city over $100,000 in back taxes.</p>
<p><em>The Post</em> wishes somebody <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/reasonably_ripe_target_eP1cNELpulneehAt7WMzuN">would step up and run against Kirsten Gillibrand. </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/151885/gillibrand-aims-to-reduce-illegal-gun-sales-in-new-york">Gillibrand joined Eric Schneiderman</a> to announce a crack down on illegal gun sellers.</p>
<p>New federal guidelines from President Obama <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/obama-guidelines-slowing-immigration-deportations-article-1.986098">have failed to slow the tide of deportations. </a></p>
<p>The Daily News backs <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/cuny-tuition-hikes-a-painful-needed-measure-article-1.986179">CUNY tuition hikes.</a></p>
<p>A rare sight in New York: <a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/gingrich-in-new-york-and-cain-in-the-dust/">a presidential contender stumping for votes. </a></p>
<p>Is<a href="http://decoded.nationaljournal.com/2011/12/obama-reboots-as-tr-20.php"> Barack Obama TR 2.0?</a></p>
<p>Joe Biden will host another <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/more_seasons_UGZf5s9SYQW1qdbojIbGtI">2012 fundraiser at the Four Seasons.</a></p>
<p>Herman Cain is reportedly <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/12/05/143132883/report-cain-to-endorse-gingrich?ft=1&amp;f=1014">preparing to endorse Newt Gingrich.</a></p>
<p>John Liu plans to reveal the names of his<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/nyregion/liu-plans-to-disclose-fund-raisers-names-soon.html?ref=nyregion"> biggest fundraisers sometime this week.</a></p>
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