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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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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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Cummings emphasizes removing federal restrictions on local employees running for office.

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