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State of New York September 14, 2010 Election
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Eric R. Dinallo
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Attorney General; State of New York; Democratic Party

 
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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of New York State and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What qualifies you for the office?

I have a proven record as an Assistant District Attorney, Assistant Attorney General, and head of the NYS Insurance Department. I led groundbreaking cases of fraud and abuse against Wall Street using the Martin Act, and at the Insurance Department I expanded access to health insurance to 400,000 uninsured New Yorkers.

2. What do you see as the greatest challenges and highest priorities?

I will address New York State's crisis of public integrity and have called on Governor Paterson to empower the Attorney Generalšs office to investigate and prosecute public corruption cases. The next Attorney General must protect consumers and keep a close eye on gaps in federal regulation, while maximizing the office's accessibility.

3. What are your solutions?

Public Integrity: Eliminate conflicts of interest in Albany, including increased transparency for charities and encourage full-time legislature. Financial/Consumer Issues: Fill in regulatory gaps from federal government. Civil Rights: Promote rights with regard to housing, same-sex marriage, and farmworkers. General: Improve accessibility to the office with an Assistant AG in every County.

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