Statement of CSEA President Danny Donohue on Tax Rate Reform and Economic Development Agreement

ALBANY, NY (12/06/2011)(readMedia)-- "The tax rate reform agreement put forward by Governor Cuomo and the legislative leaders recognizes the importance of fairness in stimulating New York's economy and boosting confidence in our government. The agreement will produce practical benefits for all New Yorkers, but especially working people.

The governor and both houses of the legislature deserve a lot of credit for working cooperatively to address the challenges in front of us. Their actions will keep New Yorkers working and help put more people back to work. They also demonstrate that government can work for the good of the people."

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