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Articles from the October 1986 issue of State Legislatures:

FISCAL FORECAST: STORMS AHEAD

"The picture that emerged from a recent NCSL survey is one of fiscal deterioration. During fiscal year 1989, most states spent more dollars than they took in."

PAC$ AND POLITICS

"The cost of American elections may well top the $2 billion mark this year. Political action committees bankroll much of the expense, and their influence and money are fast becoming a campaign issue."

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