Wednesday’s Links Worth Clicking

• Schumer says Fort Drum safe from cuts
  Fort Drum will not be affected by any newly proposed cuts to military that would trim the federal budget, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer said during a Tuesday stop in Watertown.
• Butterball, Hostess, others going easier on salt
  The makers of Butterball turkey, Twinkies and Wonder Bread have agreed to use less salt in some products as part of a national campaign against high blood pressure.
• NY’s lt gov again in constitutional spotlight
  The long recount in three election districts that could determine control of the constantly squabbling New York state Senate is raising constitutional questions about the power of the lieutenant governor.
• Paterson sets special session agenda for New York Legislature
  Gov. David Paterson is setting a lengthy agenda for the special session he’s compelling the Legislature to attend on Monday.
• 3rd eye: NYU artist gets camera implanted in head
  A New York University arts professor might not have eyes on the back of his head, but he’s coming pretty close..
• Samuels says the time is now for a redistricting amendment
  The state’s budget crisis is getting all the attention but former lieutenant governor candidate Bill Samuels wants people to know about another, imminent crisis. It’s a redistricting crisis.
• Cuomo gearing up for battle with Albany’s special interests – and maybe the Legislature
  Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo has a message for Albany’s special interest – get ready for the fight of your life!
• Taliban Leader in Peace Talks Was an Impostor – NYTimes.com
  For months, the secret talks unfolding between Taliban and Afghan leaders to end the war appeared to be showing promise, if only because of the appearance of a certain insurgent leader at one end of the table: Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, one of the most senior commanders in the Taliban movement. But now, it turns out, Mr. Mansour was apparently not Mr. Mansour at all.

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