National Groups Pushing for New York to Adopt Public Campaign Financing

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ALBANY - National government watchdog groups have begun an effort to get New York state to adopt a public financing system for campaigns to rid the "corrosive" influence of special interest groups at the state Capitol.

Passage of such a law in New York would have "national repercussions" and move other reluctant states to join the movement, said Nick Nyhart, president of Public Campaign.

"Passing a public financing system in New York would send a strong signal to the rest of the country and the U.S. Congress that the American people are ready for a change in the way our political system works," the group wrote.

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National Groups Pushing for New York to Adopt Public Campaign Financing

ALBANY - National government watchdog groups have begun an effort to get New York state to adopt a public financing system for campaigns to rid the "corrosiv...

See the full content of this document

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