Dick Durbin | Public Campaign

Jul25

Sen. Tom Udall: "Americans’ right to speech is now determined by their net worth.”

Submitted by Adam Smith on Jul 25, 2012

By: Kurt Walters

On Tuesday, a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing called “Taking Back Our Democracy” that looked at ways to respond to the stranglehold that special interests hold over our political process, especially after the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision.

Oct04

Clips Round-up for 10/4/11

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Oct 04, 2011

Campaign Finance/Fair Elections
State for sale
Do read Jane Meyer's article on North Carolina conservative millionaire Art Pope and his money that helped reshape politics in the state.

An open letter to election reformers on the left

Apr12

Fair Elections Now Act Hearing in Senate Subcommittee

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Apr 12, 2011

This morning the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 750, H.R. 1404) was heard before the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. With lead Senate bill sponsor and subcommittee chairman, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) presiding, the hearing, entitled: “The Fair Elections Now Act: A Comprehensive Response to Citizens United," included a lively discussion with panelists, former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) and Monica Youn of the Brennan Center for Justice arguing in favor of the bill, and Cleta Mitchell, Partner, Foley and Larner, arguing against.

Apr07

Clips Round-up for 4/7/11

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Apr 07, 2011

Fair Elections Introduction

Alec Baldwin on Capitol Hill
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/06/alec-baldwin-on-capitol-hill/
Yesterday Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) held a press conference to introduce the Fair Elections Now Act with Reps. John Larson and Chellie Pingree, and actor Alec Baldwin.

Apr06

Fair Election Now Act Re-introduced in Congress

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Apr 06, 2011

Today the Fair Election Now Act was re-introduced into the 112th Congress. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) was joined by Reps. John B. Larson and Chellie Pingree, as well as actor Alec Baldwin, in a press conference announcing the legislation.

Jun25