Sentences with phrase «jockeying over the state budget»
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The statements come as several news outlets have reported jockeying between Mr. Cuomo and the State Senate and Assembly over just what will be in the budget — including reports that Mr. Cuomo had softened his stance on education reform and that the Dream Act was unlikely to be included.
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The Senate, however, decided to scrap hearing any House bills yesterday, a tactic frequently employed by lawmakers during the waning days of session as leaders jockey for leverage in negotiations over the state budget and other major issues.