Cuomo Weighs Making Trip to Israel

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By ERICA ORDEN

In his nearly four years in office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ventured beyond the borders of New York state only a handful of times.

In coming months, that may change.

According to people familiar with the plans, Mr. Cuomo's administration is weighing a travel schedule that would send the governor to locations including Israel and Puerto Rico, an itinerary that would mark the first time he has left the country since he took office in 2011.

"There are always discussions about trade and economic-development missions," said Matt Wing, a spokesman for Mr. Cuomo. "Nothing is planned."

http://online.wsj.com/articles/cuomo-weighs-making-trip-to-israel-1404964881

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