WNED-AM 970 NEWS
(2009-06-25)
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The New York State Senate passes 100% of all bills which are brought to a vote.
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The reason: the overwhelming authority of the Senate Majority Leader to control the flow of legislation through the chamber.
Larry Norden of the Brennan Center for Justice tells WNED News that the leader's power essentially squashes any vigorous, transparent debate on legislation.
Larry Norden follows state government at ReformNY.BlogSpot.com
Click the play button above to hear Larry Norden's conversation with WNED News.
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