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Lackawanna, Wayne County, PA April 22, 2008 Election
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Reduce Spending

By Paul E. Dudrich

Candidate for State Representative; District 115; Democratic Party

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Legislative Reform
First of all I am in favor of a constitutional convention to address several issues. There is legislation right now that I am in favor of that will address the spending costs of legislators. Last year state legislators spent over $333 million dollars ON THEMSELVES! I am in favor of stopping taxpayer subsidized newsletters and public service announcements, which are only tools for reelection. I am also in favor of limiting the ability of politicians to distribute and accept tax dollars in dealing with special interest groups.

I will try to restore and favor the concept of a citizen legislature by empowering our our citizens with the right to vote on tax increases and government spending. When the public has the genuine power to vote on tax issues, as they do in other states, it is then and only then that costs will be controlled.

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