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Common Cause Urges “Yes” Vote on House Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
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Bloomberg: Uh-Oh, It’s Another Election Year on Social Media
Republicans consistently accuse Twitter...
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NPR / Kaiser Health News: Medicaid pays millions for patient transportation. Sometimes the ride never comes
"Anytime a special interest doing business with the government can make big contributions to public officials handing out contracts or making other government decisions, it's a cause for concern," he said. "Average, everyday Americans can't buy the same influence."
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Salon: Are Dems really “winning” redistricting — in the face of voter-restriction laws and GOP extremists?
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New York Times: Republican Gerrymander of North Carolina Maps Is Upheld in Court
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President Biden Urges U.S. Senate to “Keep the Promise of America Alive”
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Associated Press: Judges let North Carolina GOP redistricting plans stand
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Pennsylvania Republicans want a lot more power in redistricting for state maps
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New York Daily News: NYC Mayor Adams appoints younger brother as deputy NYPD commissioner in move that raises conflict-of-interest questions
“It is unclear whether a waiver from the Conflict of Interest Board would be required for this appointment,” Lerner said. She added: “Even with a waiver, the appointment of the Mayor’s close relative does not inspire public confidence.”
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CT Insider: Report: Cigna announced the end of political contributions, then renewed them
“They weren’t being truthful when they made that pledge,” Quickmire said Thursday. “They had no interest. They wanted to get some press and attention by making the declaration. But clearly if it resumes so quickly it wasn’t sincere.”
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“The Paid Jailer” Report Examines How Political Contributions to Sheriffs Create Conflicts of Interest and Fuel Mass Incarceration
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution: By and for the people? Georgia lawmaking sometimes limits access
"All that does is make the public think that politicians are not real people and are not looking out for our best interests."