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By Hunter Walker 1/13/12 12:34pm

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Kirstin Gillibrand (Photo: U.S. Senate)

Kirsten Gillibrand Opposes Super PAC's, Doesn't Want Obama To Stop Using Them

In her speech at the Association for a Better New York breakfast this morning, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand promised to introduce a campaign finance reform plan that will take on the super PAC’s. However, with the system as it is she doesn’t think President Obama should refrain from using the controversial political action committees

Senator Gillibrand elaborated on her stance on super PAC’s in a Q&A with reporters after her speech.

“You would never disarm unilaterally. Why would you not be able to amplify your voice?” Senator Gillibrand said. “But it doesn’t mean you can’t fight for the transparency and the disclosure. I think you should have that disclosure and I’m going to fight legislatively to accomplish that.” Read More

By Hunter Walker 12/05/11 5:47pm

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Senator Ruben Diaz (Photo: New York State Senate)

Senator Ruben Diaz on Tax Plan: 'Governor Cuomo Cannot Have His Cake And Eat It Too'

Governor Cuomo is pushing for an overhaul of the state tax code that he claims will “fairer distribution of the tax burden.” Senator Ruben Diaz, who is a member of the State Senate Finance Committee, told the Observer he doesn’t know the specifics of Governor Cuomo’s proposal yet, but no matter what, he won’t support any plan that doesn’t include a higher tax rate for wealthy New Yorkers. “He cannot have his cake and eat it too. He’s either for taxes for the millionaires or he’s against it,” Senator Diaz said. Read More