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Friday, February 25

T.G.I.F. - MoveOn v. Gibson on Broadway, Medicaid team suggests $2.3 billion in cuts

Good morning! Is anyone else ready for spring? I know I am.

In the headlines; MoveOn.org members and supporters of Rep. Chris Gibson held opposing protests on either side of Broadway yesterday. [Srtgn]

Gibson is currently on an international tour that includes a trip to Iraq. [PstStr]

In Albany; Gov. Cuomo's Medicaid Redesign Team offers suggestions to cut $2.3 billion from the budget. Check out a Q&A with Cuomo here. [TU, YNN/SoP]

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has quietly introduced Cuomo's independent redistricting bill. The GOP controlled state Senate is citing procedure as the reason it has not been introduced in that house. [DN, AP]

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