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Stop the Chase for Campaign Cash
Submitted by Monica Rober on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 10:30am.
Agnes Gund, a philanthropist and major political donor, has an op-ed in today's Politico about Citizens United and the need for Fair Elections.
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Can CEOs Stave Off Finance Requests?
Submitted by Monica Rober on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 12:55pm.
Friday on Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Bob Edgar, CEO of Common Cause, discussed how executives might be able to stop getting hit up for campaign cash now that there are no limits on corporate contributions to political ads and suggests the Fair Elections Now Act as the solution.
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CEOs to Hill: Quit Calling us for Campaign Cash
Submitted by Monica Rober on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 4:26pm.
Over 40 executives & former executives from companies such as Playboy Enterprises, Ben & Jerry's, and Delta airlines sent a letter to congressional leadership today urging them to pass the Fair Elections Now Act.
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A Shocking Win for Fat Cats
Submitted by Monica Rober on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 10:57am.
Campaign strategists Mark McKinnon and Steve Hildebrand say the Citizens United ruling by the Supreme Court is a huge win for special interests. They contend that steps must be taken to remedy this disaster and offer the Fair Elections Now Act as the logical solution.
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The Court's Blow to Democracy
Submitted by Monica Rober on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 10:28am.
In the wake of the ruling on Citizens United v. FEC, The New York Times argues that the decision is a blow to democracy and urges public financing for presidential and congressional campaigns.
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Business as Usual
Submitted by Monica Rober on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 10:41am.
MoveOn President Eli Pariser slams corporate influence in politics and urges public financing for congressional elections in The Wall Street Journal.
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