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Capital News 9 24 Hour Local News HEADLINES Former President Clinton to speak in Albany Former President Clinton to speak in Albany: "Former President Clinton to speak in Albany 2/17/2007 9:36 AM By: Josh Robin Bill Clinton The former president is expected to headline the annual dinner of the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators. The exact subject of his address isn't yet known. But the subtext that's drawing him to the State Capital on a Sunday night in the dead of winter; his wife's bid for the White House. 'Politics 101,' said Keith Wright. The black community is vital in capturing the Democratic primary from challenger Barack Obama. And observers and officials believe Bill Clinton finally accepted the longstanding offer for that reason -- to shore up Hillary Clinton's support among African-American state lawmakers. Longtime Harlem Assemblyman Keith Wright is the former chairman of the legislative association and plans to be there this weekend."