Maine's Yes on 1 Fundraising to Be Investigated by State

Maine's campaign oversight board overruled a staff recommendation Thursday and authorized an investigation into fundraising by groups supporting the campaign to repeal the state's gay marriage law in a Nov. 3 referendum. The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices voted 3-2 after some members said there was sufficient evidence to warrant a closer look at finance reporting by the National Organization for Marriage, a major contributor to Stand for Marriage Maine. The latter group is leading the people's veto campaign to repeal Maine's legislatively enacted law recognizing same-sex marriages. Maine's law, which was signed in May by Gov. John Baldacci, and the challenge forced by a petition drive have drawn national attention. Full Story from the AP: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5grllk_nt63q2NPIotyM9xpL4hwkwD9B2DUP80

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