By Staff 5/26/06 8:27am

The Morning Read: May 26, 2006

The Times reports on Mike Bloomberg’s speech to graduating students at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

A study shows that campaign finance regulations in New York State need to be strengthened.

Bill Weld proposes the elimination of the state gas tax and an increase in environmental spending, reports AP.

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By Staff 5/25/06 5:50pm

“Republican” Mike Bloomberg

Mayor Bloomberg’s commencement address to graduates of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine today underlined some of his core beliefs, which once again put him clearly at odds with conservative Republicans on some of the country’s most deeply felt issues.

He avowed his “unwavering allegiance to the power of science and a profound commitment Read More