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December 30, 2014

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Probed over Payments 
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The resignation of Rep. Michael Grimm comes as federal authorities are
reportedly investigating a top Democrat in New York state over payments
he received from a law firm that specializes in real-estate tax
reductions. According to The New York Times, New York State Assembly
Speaker Sheldon Silver did not disclose the payments as required.

 

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