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Mike Thompson: I understand that questions have been raised about the provisions of the bill that prevent State candidates from…

On the recordMarch 20, 2002
I understand that questions have been raised about the provisions of the bill that prevent State candidates from spending non-Federal money on ads that mention Federal candidates. Can the sponsors clarify how these provisions might affect a State candidate spending money on an ad that touts that candidate having received the endorsement of a Federal candidate or officeholder?
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Questioning provisions of a bill regarding state candidates and federal endorsements.

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