True News Sunday Update; Hugh Carey has Died

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Former Gov Hugh Carey has died at 92

Cuomo: "Governor Carey was a true American success story."

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The Man Who Saved New York

Carey campaigned successfully for merit selection of top state judges, and the well-known "I Love New York" campaign started during his years in office. He opposed capital punishment and six times vetoed bills restoring the death penalty. A staunch Roman Catholic, Carey personally opposed abortion but nonetheless led the fight for Medicaid funding so poor women wouldn't be denied access to abortions. Years later, he voiced regret over that role. Before he became governor, Carey spent 14 years in Congress representing his Brooklyn district. Now-Sen. Charles Schumer took up his seat when Carey left

First I Love NY Commercial from Carey's Dept of Commerce

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"The Days of Wine & Roses R Over" Hugh Carey 1975

Hugh Carey, Who Led Fiscal Rescue of New York City, Is Dead at 92 (NYT)

Carey Made government work in a crisis, helping everyday NYers

Hugh Carey is 'The Man Who Saved N.Y.' (Book)

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