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Suffolk Dems vow fairness on redistricting

New congressional districts suggested by a federal magistrate

Photo credit: | New congressional districts suggested by a federal magistrate for Long Island (March 6, 2012)

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When the Suffolk County Legislature first underwent redistricting in 1971, the lines for the 18-member body were mapped on the dining room table of County Executive-elect John V.N. Klein.

"I must admit it was not 100 percent divine inspiration," recalled Klein, a Republican who at the time was presiding officer and took input from GOP powerhouses including former Assembly Speaker Perry Duryea...

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