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Chafing Under Term Limits, Local Pols Act

Elected officials nationwide push for more time in office

By Gabriel Winant,  Newser User

Posted Sep 10, 2008 10:41 AM CDT

(Newser) – Local politicians across the country are mounting campaigns against the term-limits laws that threaten to force them from office, reports the New York Times. More than 20 governments—including New York City's—are considering repealing term limits, with term-limited politicians spearheading the challenges. "We...   Read full story »

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