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New York Legislature in Gridlock as Democratic Defections Give Republicans Senate Control

New York Legislature in Gridlock as Democratic Defections Give Republicans Senate Control

Democracy Now! co-host Juan Gonzalez analyzes the Republican takeover of the New York State Senate following the surprise defection of two Democratic lawmakers. The political upheaval has held up legislation on issues affecting millions of New Yorkers, including gay marriage, rent controls and mayoral control of New York City’s schools. [includes rush transcript]

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