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New York State Assembly Office of the Minority Leader Press Releases


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Overview of the Records

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New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
Press releases issued by the assembly minority leader's office address a variety of topics including medicaid funding; educational funding; state aid for soil and water conservation districts; proposed upgrading of road, rail, and air travel facilities; special education programs; prevention of child abuse and neglect; effectiveness of state agency services; public sector management and productivity; development of rural resources; crime prevention; and tax reform. Series also includes summaries of bills, suggested radio scripts, and speeches.
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Assembly Office of the Minority Leader press releases
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1966-1982
Bulk Dates:
bulk 1969-1982
Series Number:
L0219

Arrangement

Alphabetical by name of legislator.

Scope and Content Note

The bulk of this series consists of press releases issued by the office of the assembly minority leader. A wide variety of topics are covered, including medicaid funding; educational funding; state aid for soil and water conservation districts; proposed upgrading of road, rail, and air travel facilities; special education programs; prevention of child abuse and neglect; effectiveness of services delivered by state agencies; public sector management and productivity; development of rural resources; crime prevention; and tax reform. The files also include summaries of bills, suggested radio scripts, and speeches.

The press releases are from the offices of Perry B. Duryea, Jr. (minority leader 1966-1968, speaker 1969-1974); and James L. Emery (minority leader 1979-1982). Also included are press releases and correspondence (1962-1982) from the office of Willis H. Stephens, chair of the assembly ways and means committee.

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