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Win, Place or Slots: Racing Proponents and Campaign Contributions in Michigan
Publication Date: January 2004
Publisher(s): National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.)
Author(s): Denise Roth Barber
Topic: Politics (Campaigns, lobbying, and pressure groups)
Social conditions (Leisure, recreation, and hobbies)
Type: Report
Coverage: Michigan
Abstract:
Backers of proposals to place slot machines at horse-racing tracks in Michigan began their push long before the Legislature convened, giving more than $400,000 to winning legislative and statewide candidates who would be in a position to act on the legislation.