Governor Paterson Calls For Another Special Session Today

06.25.09 | FL News Team

Governor David Paterson is calling state Senate Democrats back to Albany for another special session this afternoon. The governor is making good on his promise to continue calling a special session until the power struggle over the Senate is resolved. Queens state Senator Malcolm Smith had threatened that he and other Democrats were going home after holding a five-minute special session without voting on an issue. Republicans did not attend after issues of legality were raised. Governor Paterson threatened to go to court to keep Democrats in Albany.But as of late Wednesday, both Senate Democrats and Republicans say they're planning to attend this afternoon's 3 p.m., session. This is the third extraordinary session this week. The governor is also consulting with the state Comptroller's office to dock pay and stipends since the political coup began two-weeks ago.