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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The three Republican senate candidates <a href="http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/political_news/163244/gop-senate-hopefuls-debate-on-ny1-tonight" target="_blank">will debate on NY1 this evening</a>.</p>
<p>State Senator Bill Larkin <a href="http://e2.ma/message/nkpof/b3rpwg" target="_blank">endorsed Wendy Long</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/want_to_slap_the_closest_white_person_bNve2gtrvnpbDIcUQwN0nJ#ixzz1y4u3qxog" target="_blank">Headline</a>: "I want to slap the closest white person"</p>
<p>The<em> Post</em> argued former City Councilman Noach is a <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/noach_dear_again_Tr4k1zAAl8FSGiTVIaFgTP" target="_blank">"dangerous hack"</a> as he issued new standards for open container violations.</p>
<p>While the <em>Daily News</em> called the action "insane" and said he <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/acting-supreme-court-justice-noach-dear-bounced-bench-article-1.1096720?localLinksEnabled=false" target="_blank">should be removed from his judicial position</a>.</p>
<p>David Storobin <a href="http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S7730-2011" target="_blank">introduced</a> school choice legislation.</p>
<p><!--more-->He <a href="http://yourlisten.com/channel/content/132974/David_Storobin_on_Zev_Brenner" target="_blank">went on Zev Brenner's radio show</a> last night.</p>
<p>A deal <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/06/cuomo-and-legislative-leaders-reach-nyra-deal" target="_blank">has been reached</a> for a state takeover of the three state-owned racing tracks.</p>
<p>Another deal <a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/state_leaders_agree_to_prohibi.html" target="_blank">was made</a> on making viewing child pornography illegal.</p>
<p>And an anti-cyberbullying bill <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/06/cyber-bullying-bill-has-been-introduced" target="_blank">is expected to pass</a> before the end of session as well.</p>
<p>Governors Cuomo and Christie <a href="http://www.capitaltonight.com/2012/06/cuomo-and-christie-team-up-on-sept-11-memorial/" target="_blank">called for federal assistance</a> with the 9/11 memorial.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Crowley on <a href="http://www.thepereznotes.com/2012/06/liz-crowley-on-perez-notes.html" target="_blank">what distinguishes her candidacy</a>: "I think I'm more moderate than my two opponents."</p>
<p>The New York Post <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/rangel_must_go_9aNoXMzyGzTVK0pG8tAVDN" target="_blank">endorsed Adriano Espaillat</a>.</p>
<p>Espaillat's campaign argued that the Espaillat campaign <a href="http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/06/6007579/espaillat-campaign-memo-says-theres-utterly-no-enthusiasm-rangels-r?politics-bucket-headline" target="_blank">is doing well</a>.</p>
<p>The <em>Post</em> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/rangel_foe_charity_caper_TxXM0Y2ZKqypRUD5ozuh1K" target="_blank">saw something suspicious</a> in a non-profit Espaillat previously supported.</p>
<p>Drug use <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/loaded_cargo_HDzEE6HWGoSsHduBKCg1FP" target="_blank">is common</a> on the city's waterfront.</p>
<p>Staten Island lawmakers <a href="http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/si_albany_lawmakers_support_pe.html" target="_blank">are focusing on pro-pet legislation</a>.</p>
<p>Mitt Romney <a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/17/romney-doesnt-say-whether-he-will-overturn-obama-immigration-order/?ref=politics" target="_blank">wouldn't say</a> whether he'd overturn President Obama's order to stop some deportations.</p>
<p>Rick Santorum said Romney's trying to <a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/06/santorum-romney-trying-to-walk-a-line-on-immigration-126387.html" target="_blank">"walk a line"</a> on the issue.</p>
<p>For many immigrants, that new executive order <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/17/us/for-many-immigrants-obamas-policy-offers-relief.html?_r=1&amp;ref=politics" target="_blank">has brought relief</a>.</p>
<p>Deportations <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/deportations-a-nightmare-article-1.1096594" target="_blank">are still a nightmare</a>, even with this order.</p>
<p>Obama <a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/06/adelson-becomes-fundraising-pitch-for-chicago-126405.html" target="_blank">is using</a> the thread of Sheldon Adelson's cash to fundraise for his own campaign.</p>
<p>Romney and Obama <a href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/06/17/romney-obama-prep-fight-for-ohio.html" target="_blank">are preparing</a> for a Ohio showdown.</p>
<p>Romney's bus tour <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0612/77494.html" target="_blank">took a detour through Quakertown</a> to avoid protesters.</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The three Republican senate candidates <a href="http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/political_news/163244/gop-senate-hopefuls-debate-on-ny1-tonight" target="_blank">will debate on NY1 this evening</a>.</p>
<p>State Senator Bill Larkin <a href="http://e2.ma/message/nkpof/b3rpwg" target="_blank">endorsed Wendy Long</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/want_to_slap_the_closest_white_person_bNve2gtrvnpbDIcUQwN0nJ#ixzz1y4u3qxog" target="_blank">Headline</a>: "I want to slap the closest white person"</p>
<p>The<em> Post</em> argued former City Councilman Noach is a <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/noach_dear_again_Tr4k1zAAl8FSGiTVIaFgTP" target="_blank">"dangerous hack"</a> as he issued new standards for open container violations.</p>
<p>While the <em>Daily News</em> called the action "insane" and said he <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/acting-supreme-court-justice-noach-dear-bounced-bench-article-1.1096720?localLinksEnabled=false" target="_blank">should be removed from his judicial position</a>.</p>
<p>David Storobin <a href="http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S7730-2011" target="_blank">introduced</a> school choice legislation.</p>
<p><!--more-->He <a href="http://yourlisten.com/channel/content/132974/David_Storobin_on_Zev_Brenner" target="_blank">went on Zev Brenner's radio show</a> last night.</p>
<p>A deal <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/06/cuomo-and-legislative-leaders-reach-nyra-deal" target="_blank">has been reached</a> for a state takeover of the three state-owned racing tracks.</p>
<p>Another deal <a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/state_leaders_agree_to_prohibi.html" target="_blank">was made</a> on making viewing child pornography illegal.</p>
<p>And an anti-cyberbullying bill <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/06/cyber-bullying-bill-has-been-introduced" target="_blank">is expected to pass</a> before the end of session as well.</p>
<p>Governors Cuomo and Christie <a href="http://www.capitaltonight.com/2012/06/cuomo-and-christie-team-up-on-sept-11-memorial/" target="_blank">called for federal assistance</a> with the 9/11 memorial.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Crowley on <a href="http://www.thepereznotes.com/2012/06/liz-crowley-on-perez-notes.html" target="_blank">what distinguishes her candidacy</a>: "I think I'm more moderate than my two opponents."</p>
<p>The New York Post <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/rangel_must_go_9aNoXMzyGzTVK0pG8tAVDN" target="_blank">endorsed Adriano Espaillat</a>.</p>
<p>Espaillat's campaign argued that the Espaillat campaign <a href="http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/06/6007579/espaillat-campaign-memo-says-theres-utterly-no-enthusiasm-rangels-r?politics-bucket-headline" target="_blank">is doing well</a>.</p>
<p>The <em>Post</em> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/rangel_foe_charity_caper_TxXM0Y2ZKqypRUD5ozuh1K" target="_blank">saw something suspicious</a> in a non-profit Espaillat previously supported.</p>
<p>Drug use <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/loaded_cargo_HDzEE6HWGoSsHduBKCg1FP" target="_blank">is common</a> on the city's waterfront.</p>
<p>Staten Island lawmakers <a href="http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/si_albany_lawmakers_support_pe.html" target="_blank">are focusing on pro-pet legislation</a>.</p>
<p>Mitt Romney <a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/17/romney-doesnt-say-whether-he-will-overturn-obama-immigration-order/?ref=politics" target="_blank">wouldn't say</a> whether he'd overturn President Obama's order to stop some deportations.</p>
<p>Rick Santorum said Romney's trying to <a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/06/santorum-romney-trying-to-walk-a-line-on-immigration-126387.html" target="_blank">"walk a line"</a> on the issue.</p>
<p>For many immigrants, that new executive order <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/17/us/for-many-immigrants-obamas-policy-offers-relief.html?_r=1&amp;ref=politics" target="_blank">has brought relief</a>.</p>
<p>Deportations <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/deportations-a-nightmare-article-1.1096594" target="_blank">are still a nightmare</a>, even with this order.</p>
<p>Obama <a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/06/adelson-becomes-fundraising-pitch-for-chicago-126405.html" target="_blank">is using</a> the thread of Sheldon Adelson's cash to fundraise for his own campaign.</p>
<p>Romney and Obama <a href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/06/17/romney-obama-prep-fight-for-ohio.html" target="_blank">are preparing</a> for a Ohio showdown.</p>
<p>Romney's bus tour <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0612/77494.html" target="_blank">took a detour through Quakertown</a> to avoid protesters.</p>
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