Does holding down a private-sector job make for a better legislator?
Minnesota's campaign finance board wants tighter standards for legislators to follow in disclosing outside income. Legislators receive only $31,000 a year, so most need to hold other jobs, but outside work can pose conflicts of interest. Today's Question: Does holding down a private-sector job make for a better legislator?
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