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Ned Lamont: “When I took over, there was no reserves in that special…”

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Discusses Economic Plans, Crime, and Reproductive Rights in CT22 Primetime Special

Published | Video Starts at 09:19

Would you like to extend that tax break until the spring? Look, I'd like to extend all these things. I do have to pay the bills, Dan. And as you remember, When I took over, there was no reserves in that special transportation fund. And the Fed were saying, probably not going to give you any more money until you get your act together. So it's easy for the other team. (09:19–09:24)

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Asserts that there were no reserves in the special transportation fund when he took office.

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