tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post7639349569176044040..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Budget Debate Takes Center StageAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-83715276039922434262008-01-23T16:08:00.000-05:002008-01-23T16:08:00.000-05:00Pataki rules from the political grave.Pataki rules from the political grave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-57813276795945693352008-01-23T16:06:00.000-05:002008-01-23T16:06:00.000-05:00Agree with the last post. JK's information, altho...Agree with the last post. JK's information, although accurate for when the Oversight board was formed, is now historic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-49448921507765541312008-01-23T15:50:00.000-05:002008-01-23T15:50:00.000-05:00My reading is that the governor's appointees are P...My reading is that the governor's appointees are Pataki's and they've got a 4-year fixed term, so that they can't be replaced unless they resign. All Spitzer can do is designate the chairman, which he has already done.<BR/><BR/>See: http://law.justia.com/newyork/codes/racing-pari-mutuel-wagering-and-breeding-law/pml0208-b_208-b.html<BR/><BR/>"Each member shall serve for a term of four years. The governor shall designate the chair from among the sitting members who shall serve as such at the pleasure of the governor."<BR/><BR/>BitPlayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-44101589536670403782008-01-23T15:47:00.000-05:002008-01-23T15:47:00.000-05:00I am not Jorma but I am a fan. Rock on.I am not Jorma but I am a fan. Rock on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-11029123571428110682008-01-23T15:29:00.000-05:002008-01-23T15:29:00.000-05:00If you teach a class in this stuff, I'll be your f...If you teach a class in this stuff, I'll be your first student and will even pay extra tuition which can only be used at the Forest Hills OTB.<BR/><BR/>Is jk Jorma Kaukonen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-14438267004629838582008-01-23T15:05:00.000-05:002008-01-23T15:05:00.000-05:00jk - Excellent work, thanks for the link. The bil...jk - Excellent work, thanks for the link. <BR/><BR/>The bill also says:<BR/><BR/>-- Clarifies that NYRA's contract with MGM Mirage shall be subject to the approval of the Division of the Lottery, which would clear the way for the establishment of Video Lottery Terminals to be placed at Aqueduct Race Track, which would potentially generate hundreds of millions of dollars for education in New York State.<BR/><BR/>There's an oldie but goodie for you!Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-59258237745465757312008-01-23T15:02:00.000-05:002008-01-23T15:02:00.000-05:00Spitzer controls a majority of the board. Spitzer ...Spitzer controls a majority of the board. Spitzer can make the Board do anything he wants them to do.<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/33fe4c<BR/><BR/>"The bill would create a Nonprofit Racing Oversight Board that would:<BR/><BR/>> Consist of five members, three appointed by the Governor, one each at the recommendation of the Majority Leader and Speaker."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com