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Hikind Scores Part-Time Government Jobs For Sons And Friends

Source: assembly.state.ny.usAssemblyman Dov Hikind used his political connections to land part-time jobs for his sons and friends. The New York Daily News is reporting [http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/assemblyman-sons-pals-political-gigs-article-1.1393417] that the jobs, which are on the state level, entitle those who hold them with

campaign committee funds

“Krugerbucks:” Kruger’s Campaign Still Holds $417,000 Though Pol Is In Prison

Despite the fact that he confessed to accepting bribes [/kruger-to-surrender-to-feds-on-corruption-charges/] and now sits in jail on charges of corruption [/carl-kruger-to-spend-seven-years-in-slammer/], ex-State Senator Carl Kruger [/tag/carl-kruger/]‘s campaign committee has over $417,000, according to the New York Post [http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/prison_pol_pot_of_

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Groups Disappointed With Cuomo's Call For Special Elections

Here’s a joint statement regarding the special election for former-Congressman Anthony Weiner’s seat in the Ninth Congressional District [/weiners-seat-goes-to-vote-on-september-13-sheepshead-residents-to-be-screwed/] , issued by Brennan Center for Justice, Common Cause, NY Citizens Union, League of Women Voters of New York City, League of Women Voters of New York State, New York