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Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock welcomes Paul Francis, the newly appointed Director of Operations under Governor Eliot Spitzer. He tells Alan about his transition from Budget Director to Director of Operations and what the change means for the Spitzer Administration. He also reflects on the Governor's first year in office and talks about some of the challenges in the year ahead including a potential multi-billion dollar budget deficit. They'll also touch on a number of other topics including the media, lobbyists, SUNY and much more.