Tuesday was a good night for presidential candidate Rick Santorum. He won all three republican contests. The socially conservative former Pennsylvania senator is picking up steam in his bid for the White House and is clouding the GOP field. Josh Robin has more.
2:19 PM
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The Onondaga County's legislature says it's time for New York State to "step up" and assume the local share of Medicaid costs. YNN's Bill Carey says the legislators say if Albany acts, local taxpayers will see major relief.
02/07/2012 05:39 PM
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There's a controversial bill being discussed at the Capitol that would allow religious groups to continue using New York City public schools as gathering places for prayer services and other religious activities. The measure sailed through the Senate, but its fate in the Assembly is less clear. YNN's Zack Fink reports.
02/06/2012 09:22 PM
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A new agreement would give investigators in the Office of Inspector General access to the tax return data of lawmakers and state employees. It's an issue that’s already making waves at the Capitol. Capital Tonight reporter Nick Reisman has the latest.
02/06/2012 09:00 PM
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Friday reversed its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood, offering an apology for a move that was slammed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other vocal critics. Grace Rauh has more.
02/03/2012 09:20 PM
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The development of natural gas through a process known as hydraulic fracturing is a priority of the President’s for 2012. As our Washington Bureau reporter Erin Billups explains, as more attention is focused on fracking, more pressure will be placed on the Obama administration from fracking advocates and opponents.
02/03/2012 07:21 PM
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While a lot of people are focusing on how much money they're going to bet in Super Bowl pools, lawmakers across the northeast already know what they're betting. It's all about humiliation and as Capital Tonight's Mike Whittemore tells us, hopefully a boost for local business at the same time.
02/03/2012 05:12 PM
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One of several key recommendations from the 2004 9/11 Commission report was for Congress to create an expedited and increased assignment of radio spectrum for public safety. Eight years later, Congress is still trying to figure out a way to reach a consensus on the matter. As YNN's Washington Bureau reporter Erin Billups tells us, Congress hopes to get this done this year.
02/02/2012 09:02 PM
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JCOPE has a new executive director as commissioners tap State Inspector General Ellen Biben to fill the position. But as Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports, there are questions about whether Biben can stay independent in her new role.
02/02/2012 08:25 PM
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A plan to expand the state's DNA database is starting to take shape at the Capitol. Governor Cuomo called for the expansion in his state of the state address and a bill passed the Senate this week. But some democrats in the Assembly want to see changes before they get on board this train. YNN's Zack Fink reports.
02/02/2012 08:15 PM
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