NNY Agenda, July 7
Where has the time gone? It's already July 7?
Union subterfuge
A union employee is admitting that he changed the outcome of an internal poll to favor Republican Will Barclay over Democrat Darrel Aubertine in the 2008 special.
Sales tax in St. Lawrence
A push poll is going out in St. Lawrence County.
Samaritan's troubles
Ruh roh! Samaritan is changing course.
Lewis County development
Lewis County has found a developer for its old jail.
North country racino?
Don Cole wants to build a racino in Alex Bay. It'll be a challenge: The last permit is a competitive one, and a "major push" is afoot to put it in New York City or Long Island, I'm told.
Redistricting
Gov. Cuomo reiterated his pledge: He'll veto non-independent redistricting lines.
Post-post mortem
Nick Confessore's take: Cuomo won by courting, instead of "steamrolling," Albany.
Condolence letters
The White House says it will start sending condolence letters to troops who committed suicide.
Debts and deficits (plus Social Security
Cuts to the Social Security program are on the table, President Obama says.
The defense spending cut: Possibly $700 billion.
A top House Republican says closing tax loopholes is on the table.
Obama's deficit deal stance is "bolder," POLITICO says.
There's no backup plan if talks fail.
