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Originally published Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 9:47 AM

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Wash. political group fights campaign spending law

Opponents of broader partnerships for gay couples are arguing against Washington state's campaign finance laws in federal court.

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TACOMA, Wash. —

Opponents of broader partnerships for gay couples are arguing against Washington state's campaign finance laws in federal court.

A brand-new political action committee - called Family PAC - filed its lawsuit last week in U.S. District Court in Tacoma. The committee opposes Referendum 71, which would broaden domestic partnership rights for gay couples and unmarried seniors.

Family PAC says two state campaign finance laws violate free speech rights: A ban on donations above $5,000 in the final weeks of an election, and a requirement to identify political donors.

State attorneys are defending the voter-approved campaign finance laws. The state also points out that Family PAC waited until voting was already happening to bring its lawsuit.

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Campaign laws regarding campaign financing were put in effect to insure openness in government, not only of politicians, but also political...  Posted on October 27, 2009 at 1:21 PM by pete1427. Jump to comment
Once again, the bigots are out to change the rules of the game as they face defeat. With their out of state attorneys, leaders and money, they are...  Posted on October 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM by AlLovesShawn. Jump to comment
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