After health care, the next largest portion of the budget is an aid to education, which would also be politically difficult to cut. (nynow.wmht.org)
In effect, Cuomo is forcing the Legislature to choose between accepting his proposals and striking down large portions of budget funding. (politico.com)
Newsday says Paterson should use the unprecedented tactic of embedding large portions of his budget into the extenders «as often as necessary.» (nystateofpolitics.com)