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" We must never stop fighting for a vision of American democracy in which we strive for and encourage the highest levels of voter turnout and participation. "

Eric Schneiderman

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" I'm very interested in the more grass-roots consequences of the economic meltdown: issues related to mortgage foreclosures, debt collection, and the practices of credit card companies and others who hold a lot of consumer debt. "

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" People plead guilty or admit to crimes they didn't commit for various reasons. Certain interrogation procedures produce high rates of false confessions. "

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" Lawmakers zealously guard their prerogatives, and as much as some might oppose a minimum-wage increase, they will not want to see the issue taken out of their hands. "

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" The right to organize is a fundamental right for American workers. "

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" Anyone who believes in the essential role government can play in improving people's lives must also be the toughest critics of those who abuse the public trust. "

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" Right here in New York, people are struggling in working conditions not much safer or fairer than the sweatshops of 1911. "

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" You can't have some institutions that are protected by the law, not allowed to fail, and not held to account, and all the other companies in America are allowed to fail. You can't have equal justice under law and too big to fail. "

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" That is the definition of equal justice under law: everyone gets a fair shot, everyone pays their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules. "

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" If you have faith in the public sector, as I do, you must be the harshest critic of corruption, waste and fraud in government. "

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" I don't like conflicts of interest; they should be eliminated or disclosed. I believe in transparency: that people have to really not just know but understand what they're buying and selling. "

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" In New York, we have laws against defrauding the public, defrauding consumers, defrauding shareholders. "

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" Our investigation has found that, unlike traditional fantasy sports, daily fantasy sports companies are engaged in illegal gambling under New York law, causing the same kinds of social and economic harms as other forms of illegal gambling and misleading New York consumers. "

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" We're going after the possibilities of tax fraud, insurance fraud, securities fraud. We're going to look at this stuff very closely. We have the jurisdiction, we have the resources, and we have the will. "

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" We can prevent unfair advantage, and we can avoid the destabilizing effect that high frequency trading can have. "

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" Our review concludes that DraftKings'/FanDuel's operations constitute illegal gambling under New York law. "

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" Just as we demand that people take responsibility for their actions, we as a society must take responsibility for fighting injustice. "

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" In the 1960s, the public demanded seat belts in cars, but automakers balked. Not until government intervened did seat belts become standard equipment. Now, no one would consider buying a vehicle without this basic safety feature. "

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" I look forward to continuing to serve the people of New York and making our state a safer place to live, work and raise families for many years to come. "

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" History teaches that the overwhelming majority of elected officials follow movement builders outside government when it comes to the new and risky... Once you recognize it, demand it and reward it, it will happen. "

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" By cracking down on wage theft, we can make sure workers and taxpayers are not getting ripped off by crooked employers. "

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" Organizing gives workers the power to lift themselves out of poverty and build a better future. "

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" My job is to enforce the law, without fear or favor. "

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" As the state's top lawyer, I am empowered to protect nonprofit donors from fraudulent solicitations and charitable assets from misuse. "

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" Once they are charged, too many poor New Yorkers find themselves trapped by our unjust bail system. Unable to pay for bail, they languish in Rikers Island or other jails while they await trial, regardless of guilt. "

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" You're not allowed to lure people into spending their money or betting their money based on false representations. "

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" When a donor is asked to contribute to a group whose innocuous-sounding name makes it appear to be doing work in the public interest, that donor should have a clear picture of where his or her money is going. "

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" As New York's chief law enforcement officer, I have taken a hard line against those in state government who abuse the law they have sworn to uphold. "

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" Abandoned homes become magnets for vandalism and crime. They drag down the property values of neighboring homes. "

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