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Ill. House OKs Caps on Political Donations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois House has approved the state's first limits on the size of political contributions, with one key exception.

The legislation would still let major political leaders donate as much money as they want in general elections.

The measure passed 66-49 Thursday. It now goes to the Senate.

The opposition came from Republicans who argue the limits should fully cover party and legislative leaders.

Government watchdog groups also said they were dissatisfied. But they agreed to support the measure after concluding they could not pass a stronger bill.
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The bill is SB1466. On the Net: www.ilga.gov

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