Activists protest state campaign financing
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New York needs to stop pay-to-play politics, some Binghamton activists say.
Members of Citizen Action picketed outside of the State Building in Binghamton Tuesday to protest the way New York State’s senate and assembly campaigns are financed. The organization released a report saying contributions from corporate interests have led to the blocking of consumer-friendly legislation.
“For far too long, big corporate interest has dictated the agenda of New York. And when you’re talking health care and other important issues that people care about, it’s really important that people recognize the importance or the role that big money has played in politics,” said Lea Webb.
Citizen Action plans to travel to Albany on Thursday to protest in the Capitol.
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