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Nov 9, 2009 8:42 am US/Central

Political Group Asks To Override Robocall Law

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ― A political action committee has asked federal regulators to override parts of Minnesota's law against so-called "robocalls."

Currently, state law requires political campaigns to use live operators to introduce those automated calls and get permission from the person answering the phone to play them.

The American Future Fund of Des Moines, Iowa wants the Federal Election Commission to lift restrictions in Minnesota it says infringe on federal laws on campaign finance.

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson's office is defending the state law. Spokesman Ben Wogsland says Swanson would formally register its opposition to the group's efforts Monday.

Information from: Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com

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