From the Working Families Party:
An Extraordinary Session will only conduct business on the issues that Gov. Paterson announces in advance. What if our most important issues don't make the cut? How can we make sure the Senate votes on green jobs, stronger rent laws, paid family leave, campaign finance, marriage equality, subsidy reform and unemployment insurance?
...As most people know, the Senate is deadlocked at 31-31. The Republicans are balking. They hold the view that they are in charge because of the disputed vote two weeks ago that may (or may not) have been legitimate. Whatever their view, the balance of power right now is even-steven, and there's no way to govern in such a situation without compromising.
We have to show Governor Paterson that the citizens of New York are watching closely. We'd like him to hear from at least 1000 of you in the next 12 hours. Tell him that you think the Senate should actually take on the real issues of the day. The key legislation that we and our allies have been working on deserves to be considered on the floor of the Senate, and the Governor has the power to make that happen.
To write to the governor and have your voice heard or find out more, check out the WFP website.
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