Ohio House rejects changes in election bill (stalls it until '06)

Algorem

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Wed Dec-14-05 07:51 PM
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Ohio House rejects changes in election bill (stalls it until '06)

http://www.cleveland.com/newsflash/cleveland/index.ssf?/base/news-21/113459364431970.xml&storylist=cleveland

12/14/2005, 6:34 p.m. ET
By JOHN McCARTHY
The Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) � The House on Wednesday rejected Senate amendments to a bill that would make major changes to Ohio election law after concerns were raised about the effect on local elections and other issues.

The unanimous vote means differences between the House and Senate will be negotiated early next year.

Republican leaders said the primary sticking point is a provision that limits contributions from employees of local elected officials to their political campaigns.

The Republicans privately discussed the issue for about three hours before deciding to stall it for now...

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AnnieBW

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Wed Dec-14-05 08:52 PM
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1. Sweep It Under The Carpet

Yep, they're sweeping it under the carpet until they think we're not paying attention. :D

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