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LI candidates counting on outside donors

Quick ReadOutside money is shaping the race for campaign funds in this year's East End rematch between Rep. Tim Bishop and his Republican challenger Randy Altschuler, new Federal Election Commission filings show.

At left, Randy Altschuler attends a Veterans Day

Photo credit: James Carbone | At left, Randy Altschuler attends a Veterans Day ceremony in Smithtown. At right, Rep. Tim Bishop attends a rally at Stony Brook University. (Nov. 11, 2010, and Oct. 27, 2010)

WASHINGTON -- Outside money is shaping the race for campaign funds in this year's East End rematch between Rep. Tim Bishop and his Republican challenger Randy Altschuler, new Federal Election Commission filings show.

As they head for another potentially close race this year, aides to the five-term Southampton Democrat and the St. James businessman acknowledged they are turning for help to...

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