Lincoln saved the Union, Obama needs to save the States!

New York

Paterson Seeks Huge Cuts and $1 Billion in Taxes and Fees:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/20/nyregion/20budget.html?scp=1&sq=Paterson%20Seeks%20Huge%20Cuts%20and%20$1%20Billion%20in%20Taxes%20and%20Fees:%20&st=cse

"Gov. David A. Paterson proposed on Tuesday what would be the largest cut to school aid in more than two decades and nearly $1 billion in new or increased taxes and fees as he unveiled his budget, a plan that is likely to be the first chapter in a prolonged battle with the Legislature."