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AG candidate defends lobbyist-former wife's role in campaign

Quick ReadGood-government groups said it was common for lobbyists to work for political campaigns, though they didn't endorse the practice.

A file photo of Eric Schneiderman. (June 21,

Photo credit: Patrick E. McCarthy | A file photo of Eric Schneiderman. (June 21, 2010)

Eric Schneiderman's campaign for state attorney general Tuesday defended its use of a media company that employs his former wife, who also is a lobbyist.

Jennifer Cunningham, a representative of the health care union SEIU/1199, "long ago agreed she would not lobby" the attorney general's office if Schneiderman wins, said campaign manager Emily Arsenault. Arsenault also said most of the $885,645...

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