links for 2011-02-11

• Shirtless lawmaker Chris Lee is just the latest NY political scandal
  Former Rep. Eric Massa and his tickle fights are so 2010. Eliot Spitzer? He's two governors ago. With the shirtless photo sent to a woman he was trying to woo online, Rep. Chris Lee is the latest in a string of New York politicians whose misdeeds have riveted national attention.
• Ex-Gov. David Paterson joining NYU teaching staff
  New York University says former Democratic Gov. David Paterson is joining its teaching staff….
• Is poll prelude to sugar tax push?
  Why is the state Health Department running a lengthy phone survey that asks participants, among other questions, if a tax on sugary soda would make them more or less likely to purchase such products?
• NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo tries new tactic for state budget: Have Legislature pass one without specifics
  He wants committees of state agency heads, advocates, lobbyists and lawmakers to make decisions on what will be cut after the budget is adopted.
• Catskill casino faces opposition
  The proposed Native American casino in New York's storied Catskills that seeks approval through a novel legal approach faces mounting opposition among federal regulators, according to two officials close to the talks.

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