Sentences with phrase «abused system of public financing»
The party sent out a press release this morning reiterating its «staunch» opposition to «the wasteful and often abused system of public financing of campaigns,» and reminding members of the Senate and Assembly who plan on seeking the Conservative line this fall that legislation that would create such a system is double rated — meaning it will carry twice the rate of other bills in determining lawmakers» score, as it were, on top party issues.
http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/ Not exact matches
Campaign Finance Reform Can Help Crack Down on Corruption A 2011 report by the Center for Competitive Politics has been seized upon by opponents of Fair Elections to argue that the public financing system in New York City is characterized by consistent abuse of public funds and corruption.
The umbrella group formed to push for a system of public financing on a statewide level says some of its members are being shut out of a Senate Republican - backed hearing on abuses within the New York City system.