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	<title><![CDATA[New York State Online Grassroots Democracy]]></title>
	<url>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/craig-newmark/new-york-state-online-gra_b_221349.html</url>
	<abstract><![CDATA[<p>Looks like they're getting it done, despite all the drama in NY state politics. </p><p>These guys, led by New York State Senate CIO Andrew Hoppin, deserve a lot of credit, they've already done "crowdsourcing portals" for <a href="http://propertytaxideas.nysenate.gov/">property taxes</a>, <a href="http://ethicsideas.nysenate.gov/">ethics reform</a> and <a href="http://campaignfinanceideas.nysenate.gov/">campaign finance</a>."

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	More from NY Observer: <span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><a href="http://www.observer.com/2009/media/hoppins-crew-holds">Hoppin's Crew Holds On</a></span>:</p><p>In fact, Mr. Hoppin and his crew have been working hard to ensure
	that no matter what happens--say, if the Republicans secure control...</p></blockquote>]]></abstract>
	<taxonomy><![CDATA[New York]]></taxonomy>
	<date_published>2009-06-26T12:02:00-04:00</date_published>
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