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Democratic Senator Alan Cranston was censured by the Senate Ethics Committee for what it describes as improper behavior in interceding with regulators in behalf of his political bankroller, then-savings and loan magnate Charles Keating Jr. Under question is his ability to effectively serve the California state in the 13 months left of his tenure in the Senate. Cranston, in a plea bargain, formally accepted the committee's condemnation in return for being spared a vote of censure by the full Senate. However, he immediately turned around and denounced the committee.
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Cutbacks in defense budget, illegal immigration and the fiscal crisis are some of the problems faced by California which prevent the state from fulfilling its dream. National disasters such as the Northridge earthquake has also hampered its development and most of the federal benefits have gone to disaster aid. Proposition 13 and Proposition 187 are the important features of the political procedure of the state.
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A practical guide to state and federal campaign disclosure laws is provided for candidates, contributors, campaign consultants, committee treasurers and others. What potential candidates and contributors may or may not do, who must file the necessary forms and when and where the forms must be filed are detailed in the guide.
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