On the recordMay 15, 2012
This would take the Federal Government out of the business of telling State and local government employees such as Mr. Greiner whether they can serve their country by running for elected office.
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congress.govElijah Cummings: “This would take the Federal Government out of the business of telling State and local government employees such as Mr.…”
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Cummings emphasizes removing federal restrictions on local employees running for office.
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