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Gift Ruling May Transfer Convention Sites
The Federal Election Commission ruled that national party conventions cannot accept free services from private industry beyond standard offers. Democrats and Republicans may need to adjust site plans for 1976, with public halls allowed rent-free under rules, while private venues like Madison Square Garden could not waive charges. The ruling also affects loans for a July telethon, limiting large loans and imposing campaign act constraints.
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