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Government
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03/04/06
A Baltimore County lawmaker has introduced what he calls the "anti-Jack Abramoff bill" - legislation that would distance candidates vying for seats in the Maryland General Assembly from wealthy donors by creating a fund to publicly finance their campaigns. Find Us On Facebook
"Maryland is answering the call from across the country that elected officials should not be beholden to special interests," said Del. Jon S. Cardin, D-Baltimore County, the bill's sponsor. "We see this as just simply good policy for the state." Candidates for the House of Delegates would be eligible for up to $80,000 through the primary and general elections and their...
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