It's the biggest multi-state settlement since the historic tobacco agreement in 1998. Five banks have agreed to pay $25 billion to 49 states. It was their alleged deceit on foreclosures that triggered the deal and the cash will be used to help homeowners. YNN's Josh Robin has the details.
Updated 9:13 PM
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It turns out that hundreds of non-profits are in violation of some outdated state laws. According to the law, any nurse, social worker or even specialized doctor cannot be supervised by a non-professional. As YNN's Bobby Cuza reports, the glitch has gotten the attention of at least one Albany lawmaker.
8:11 PM
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Governor Andrew Cuomo has reached a deal with a group of corrections officer who have been working without a contract for a number of years. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports, this could be a sign the Governor is pressuring other groups to make deals before the budget deadline.
8:00 PM
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Members of the House-Senate committee say talks have stalled on reaching a deal to extend the payroll tax cut. Our Erin Billups has the latest.
7:37 PM
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A day after an embarrassing trio of low-turnout losses in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, Mitt Romney is sharpening his attacks against Tuesday night's big winner, Rick Santorum. Our Josh Robin has the latest in the fight for the Republican presidential nomination.
02/08/2012 09:13 PM
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Tuesday was a good night for presidential candidate Rick Santorum. He won all three republican contests. The socially conservative former Pennsylvania senator is picking up steam in his bid for the White House and is clouding the GOP field. Josh Robin has more.
02/08/2012 02:19 PM
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There's a controversial bill being discussed at the Capitol that would allow religious groups to continue using New York City public schools as gathering places for prayer services and other religious activities. The measure sailed through the Senate, but its fate in the Assembly is less clear. YNN's Zack Fink reports.
02/06/2012 09:22 PM
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A new agreement would give investigators in the Office of Inspector General access to the tax return data of lawmakers and state employees. It's an issue that’s already making waves at the Capitol. Capital Tonight reporter Nick Reisman has the latest.
02/06/2012 09:00 PM
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Friday reversed its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood, offering an apology for a move that was slammed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other vocal critics. Grace Rauh has more.
02/03/2012 09:20 PM
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The development of natural gas through a process known as hydraulic fracturing is a priority of the President’s for 2012. As our Washington Bureau reporter Erin Billups explains, as more attention is focused on fracking, more pressure will be placed on the Obama administration from fracking advocates and opponents.
02/03/2012 07:21 PM
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