Paterson's $21,000 Rug

New York State is looking at a $2 billion budget deficit – but people in the governor's mansion are looking at a $21,000 antique Turkish rug.

As Governor David Paterson was ordering state agencies to cut spending and warning of dire economic hardships, the rug was being sent to the mansion.

A spokesman with the Office of General Services says the 10-foot-by-15-foot custom-stitched rug was part of routine maintenance at the mansion.

For the full story, go to the Albany Times Union.

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