Paterson Rescinds Staff Raises After Outrage

Paterson Slammed For Giving Raises To Staffers The Day After Furlough Is Approved

An under fire Gov. David Paterson backed down Wednesday morning and rescinded raises for five of his staffers while seeking furloughs for 100,000 state workers.

Paterson spokesman Morgan Hook said the governor reluctantly decided to take back the raises amid outcry from labor groups.

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