As reported by the Associated Press: “Senate Majority Leader David J.
Brightbill has returned $21,000 in campaign contributions from donors with
gambling ties. “Brightbill, who opposed the 2004 bill legalizing slot
machines in Pennsylvania, said he gave back two checks for $10,000 each from
D&L Realty, of Lackawanna County; he also returned a $1,000 check from the
Pennsylvania Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association.

“Brightbill, R-Lebanon, said he returned the contributions to avoid any
perception that the money would influence his future votes on slots-related
legislation…”