
History of the Moreland Act
Season 2013 Episode 30 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Historian John Evers on the start of the Moreland Act & how it was used by Gov. Al Smith.
Gov. Cuomo recently appointed a Moreland Commission to investigate possible corruption in the state legislature. He also used this power in the wake of Superstorm Sandy to investigate the LIPA. Albany historian John Evers explains the beginnings of the Moreland Act & how it was used by Gov. Al Smith. Also, discussion of this week's headlines including Cuomo's response to devastating storm damage.
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History of the Moreland Act
Season 2013 Episode 30 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Gov. Cuomo recently appointed a Moreland Commission to investigate possible corruption in the state legislature. He also used this power in the wake of Superstorm Sandy to investigate the LIPA. Albany historian John Evers explains the beginnings of the Moreland Act & how it was used by Gov. Al Smith. Also, discussion of this week's headlines including Cuomo's response to devastating storm damage.
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