http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=162 WXXI Capitol Bureau Report - Karen DeWitt en-us WXXI Public Broadcasting Council Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:19:13 GMT Public Podcaster 30 podcasts@wxxi.org WXXI no WXXI Capitol Bureau Report - Karen DeWitt WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1525654 The warring sides in the fight for control of the State Senate met behind closed doors with Governor David Paterson and came out smiling, saying they now want to work toward resolving the nearly month long stalemate that has paralyzed the Senate, even though it means spending the 4th of July weekend at the Capitol. wxxi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/847325/mp3/news/podcast/3243/847325.mp3 00:00:00 no SENATE CHAOS, CONGENILTITY The warring sides in the fight for control of the State Senate met behind closed doors with Governor David Paterson and came out smiling, saying they now want to work toward resolving the nearly month long stalemate that has paralyzed the Senate, even The warring sides in the fight for control of the State Senate met behind closed doors with Governor David Paterson and came out smiling, saying they now want to work toward resolving the nearly month long stalemate that has paralyzed the Senate, even though it means spending the 4th of July weekend at the Capitol. WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1524777 Feuding factions in the state Senate remained entrenched in their positions Wednesday, as Governor Paterson said the Senators would have the July Fourth weekend in Albany to think about how to resolve their dispute. wxxi Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/846859/mp3/news/podcast/3243/846859.mp3 00:00:00 no SEANTE JULY 4TH ALBANY Feuding factions in the state Senate remained entrenched in their positions Wednesday, as Governor Paterson said the Senators would have the July Fourth weekend in Albany to think about how to resolve their dispute. Feuding factions in the state Senate remained entrenched in their positions Wednesday, as Governor Paterson said the Senators would have the July Fourth weekend in Albany to think about how to resolve their dispute. WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1524346 On a day when a number of key laws were to expire, New York State Senators refused to consider bills at two special sessions called by the governor. At the end of the day, one faction was claiming that several bills had been approved, while the other side was crying "fraud". wxxi Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/846673/mp3/news/podcast/3243/846673.mp3 00:00:00 no SENATE CHAOS On a day when a number of key laws were to expire, New York State Senators refused to consider bills at two special sessions called by the governor. At the end of the day, one faction was claiming that several bills had been approved, while the other On a day when a number of key laws were to expire, New York State Senators refused to consider bills at two special sessions called by the governor. At the end of the day, one faction was claiming that several bills had been approved, while the other side was crying "fraud". WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1523732 Governor Paterson has been taking a hard line against recalcitrant State Senators who have failed to pass any legislation since a June 8th coup. But the governor's tough talk may be just what he needs to regain his standing among New Yorkers. wxxi Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/846374/mp3/news/podcast/3243/846374.mp3 00:00:00 no PATERSON SEANTE BAD GOOD Governor Paterson has been taking a hard line against recalcitrant State Senators who have failed to pass any legislation since a June 8th coup. But the governor's tough talk may be just what he needs to regain his standing among New Yorkers. Governor Paterson has been taking a hard line against recalcitrant State Senators who have failed to pass any legislation since a June 8th coup. But the governor's tough talk may be just what he needs to regain his standing among New Yorkers. WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1522473 The gridlock in the State Senate started to ease Thursday, as feuding factions began talks on power sharing. And both sides united on one topic- they believe the governor's special sessions are unconstitutional, and they refused to consider any bills. Governor Paterson has ordered them to return for another day. wxxi Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/845760/mp3/news/podcast/3243/845760.mp3 00:00:00 no SESSION CHAOS The gridlock in the State Senate started to ease Thursday, as feuding factions began talks on power sharing. And both sides united on one topic- they believe the governor's special sessions are unconstitutional, and they refused to consider any The gridlock in the State Senate started to ease Thursday, as feuding factions began talks on power sharing. And both sides united on one topic- they believe the governor's special sessions are unconstitutional, and they refused to consider any bills. Governor Paterson has ordered them to return for another day. WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1521944 Governor Paterson says he'll take state Senators to court if they follow through with a threat to leave Albany after the Senate failed to pass bills once again in a special session Wednesday. The governor says if he wins before a judge, he'll have State Troopers force the Senators to the chamber. wxxi Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/845492/mp3/news/podcast/3243/845492.mp3 00:00:00 no SENATE MESS Governor Paterson says he'll take state Senators to court if they follow through with a threat to leave Albany after the Senate failed to pass bills once again in a special session Wednesday. The governor says if he wins before a judge, Governor Paterson says he'll take state Senators to court if they follow through with a threat to leave Albany after the Senate failed to pass bills once again in a special session Wednesday. The governor says if he wins before a judge, he'll have State Troopers force the Senators to the chamber. WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1521464 Governor Paterson's attempts to force the State Senate to meet in special session degenerated into confusion and chaos, as both warring factions held dueling sessions in the Senate chamber. At the end of the day, even the governor's own lawyers were questioning whether any of the Senators actions, which included the passage of numerous bills, were even legal. wxxi Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/845241/mp3/news/podcast/3243/845241.mp3 00:00:00 no SENATE CHAOS CONFUSION REIGNS Governor Paterson's attempts to force the State Senate to meet in special session degenerated into confusion and chaos, as both warring factions held dueling sessions in the Senate chamber. At the end of the day, even the governor's own Governor Paterson's attempts to force the State Senate to meet in special session degenerated into confusion and chaos, as both warring factions held dueling sessions in the Senate chamber. At the end of the day, even the governor's own lawyers were questioning whether any of the Senators actions, which included the passage of numerous bills, were even legal. WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1520875 Governor Paterson rejected pleas from the warring sides of the State Senate to delay calling a special session, and says the session will take place Tuesday at 3 pm as planned. The governor says he expects Senators to attend and act on several bills. Meanwhile, the leaders of the two feuding factions continued to meet to try to reach a power sharing solution. wxxi Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/844879/mp3/news/podcast/3243/844879.mp3 00:00:00 no PATERSON SPECIAL SESSION Governor Paterson rejected pleas from the warring sides of the State Senate to delay calling a special session, and says the session will take place Tuesday at 3 pm as planned. The governor says he expects Senators to attend and act on several bills. Governor Paterson rejected pleas from the warring sides of the State Senate to delay calling a special session, and says the session will take place Tuesday at 3 pm as planned. The governor says he expects Senators to attend and act on several bills. Meanwhile, the leaders of the two feuding factions continued to meet to try to reach a power sharing solution. WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1520418 Governor David Paterson says he's giving Senators until the close of business Monday to settle their differences in a leadership dispute that's paralyzed that house for over two weeks. Paterson says if there's no agreement, he'll call an extraordinary session of the Senate on Tuesday. wxxi Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/844628/mp3/news/podcast/3243/844628.mp3 00:00:00 no Governor David Paterson says he's giving Senators until the close of business Monday to settle their differences in a leadership dispute that's paralyzed that house for over two weeks. Paterson says if there's no agreement, he'll Governor David Paterson says he's giving Senators until the close of business Monday to settle their differences in a leadership dispute that's paralyzed that house for over two weeks. Paterson says if there's no agreement, he'll call an extraordinary session of the Senate on Tuesday. WXXI http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1520074 Senators went home for a long weekend after failing to reach an agreement on how to end a political stalemate that has now lasted over two full weeks. In the meantime, no legislation is moving. wxxi Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT podcasts@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/844448/mp3/news/podcast/3243/844448.mp3 00:00:00 no DEADLOCKIED SEANTE Senators went home for a long weekend after failing to reach an agreement on how to end a political stalemate that has now lasted over two full weeks. In the meantime, no legislation is moving. Senators went home for a long weekend after failing to reach an agreement on how to end a political stalemate that has now lasted over two full weeks. In the meantime, no legislation is moving. WXXI