Fair Elections Now Act
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Dec09
The Chronicles of Money, Politics, and How to Make a Vote Today Pay Off Tomorrow
Here's a recap of Public Campaign and Public Campaign Action Fund's (PCAF) work from December 5 through December 9, 2011.
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Dec02
The Chronicles of Money, Politics, and How the GOP House Will Stop at Nothing to Further Empower Special Interests
Here's a recap of Public Campaign and Public Campaign Action Fund's (PCAF) work from November 21 through December 2, 2011.
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Nov03
Clips Round-up for 11/3/11
Fair Elections/ Campaign Finance Reform
Agency Nullification at the FEC
Public Citizen’s Craig Holman writes on the failures of the Federal Election Commission. -
Oct11
Must Watch: Public Campaign President Nick Nyhart on Dylan Ratigan Show
Public Campaign President Nick Nyhart joined businessman Leo Hindery, Jr. on the Dylan Ratigan show yesterday. Nyhart discussed the importance of fixing the broken political system by making big political money toxic and also bringing ordinary people back into our system.
"If you will, we need to "occupy democracy." And getting the ordinary people back in means a small donor based system like the Fair Elections system currently up for debate in Congress." -
Aug25
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Aug09
Contract for the American Dream Released
The "Contract for the American Dream" was released today. Public Campaign is proud to be part of the large list of groups supporting this effort.
Of particular interest is section 10: "Strengthen Democracy," that calls for the Fair Elections Now Act, an end to anonymous political donations, and more.
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Jul26
One Lockout Ends, Another Rages On in Washington, D.C.
Millions of Americans rejoiced yesterday when a fierce negotiation involving billions and billions of dollars resulted in a deal that both sides are content with. No, I’m not talking about the debt ceiling impasse, which continues to threaten the economy, and America’s reputation all over the world.
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Jul14
NEW VIDEO: Interview With Fair Elections Now Act Sponsor, Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.)
Earlier this week, Public Campaign was on Capitol Hill and we caught up with Fair Elections Now Act (S. 750, H.R. 1404) sponsor, Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.). Check out the interview below:
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Jul08
The Chronicles of Money, Politics, and the Special Interest Lap Dog and Pony Show
Here's a round-up of Public Campaign and Public Campaign Action Fund's work for the week of July 5-July 8, 2011.
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Jun28
Clips Round-up for 6/28/11
Other McComish stories:As you know, the Supreme Court released its decision yesterday throwing out the trigger fund provision of the Arizona Clean Elections Act. We have compiled a fairly extensive list of statements from organizations, elected officials, news, and other reactions to the decision. We'll continue to update it: http://publicampaign.org/mccomishnews.
- Arizona
- campaign finance
- Clips
- Common Cause
- Connecticut
- Fair Elections Now Act
- florida
- gop
- Harry Reid
- Koch Brothers
- maine
- maine clean elections
- matching funds
- McComish v. Bennett
- Nancy Pelosi
- New Jersey
- north carolina
- PACs
- President Obama
- public campaign
- Rod Blagojevich
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Wall Street