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Vox Pop : The Cost of Local Government : 08/11/11

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Albany, NY – At the federal level, philosophies concerning the nation's debt limit and competing spending priorities are still at the helm of a spirited debate, and issues like who should pay taxes for government services and how much, are often just as difficult for states to tackle. In New York State, how best to provide property tax relief has been a top question. Governor Andrew Cuomo's answer involves a property tax cap. Tied to such a cap are ideas involving the consolidation of local government services, and the cost of those services. The cost of local government is the focus of this edition of Vox Pop, with WAMC's Ray Graf