Assembly Democrats are expected to produce their own bill, also eliminating that provision, within the next three weeks.

The Assembly Democrats said the total would probably be a bit under $200 million.

Assembly Democrats called for a much more limited plan.

Assembly Democrats are standing up for patients' rights and should be re-elected.

Assembly Democrats say they are not close to offering even a rough proposal.

Assembly Democrats have held up the budget for more than two months in the battle over state rent laws.

Assembly Democrats say the plan should cover more types of treatment.

As usual, the Assembly Democrats can be expected to fight such measures.

Assembly Democrats are chortling - and still largely in control.

Assembly Democrats, by contrast, have generally supported giving greater authority to the central board and the schools chancellor.