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Campaign finance reform sought, but will it come?

Sean Collins May 18, 2012 0

Democrat and Chronicle 5/18/12 Joseph Spector http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120518/NEWS01/305180036/Campaign-reform-sought?nclick_check=1 On May 2, Gov. Andrew Cuomo went on a radio show and railed against the influence of money in politics: “The power of money in this Capitol

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Campaign Finance Reform Advocates Target 8 Senators

Sean Collins May 18, 2012 0

Capital Tonight 5/18/12 Michael Johnson http://www.capitaltonight.com/2012/05/campaign-finance-reform-advocates-target-8-senators/ The organization Fair Elections for NY, which is calling for public financing of campaigns, has for weeks now been trying to raise awareness about the current system by

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Citizen Action’s Laymon on New Campaign Finance Reform Effort

Sean Collins May 18, 2012 0

Capital Tonight 5/21/12 Maureen McManus http://www.capitaltonight.com/2012/05/citizen-actions-laymon-on-new-campaign-finance-reform-effort/ Advocates of campaign finance reform are launching a new effort to raise awareness about money in politics. They are focusing on eight state senators and the donations they’ve

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