special interests
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Aug12
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Aug01
Clips Round-up for 8/1/11
Campaign Finance/Fair Elections
Editorial: Why is Congress tied up in knots?
This Sacramento Bee editorial provides a few solutions to our broken Congress. One includes providing more campaign finance transparency--particularly by requiring Senators to file reports electronically
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Jul29
The Chronicles of Money, Politics, and the Lockout That Didn't End This Week
Here's a round-up of Public Campaign and Public Campaign Action Fund's work for the week of July 25-July 29, 2011.
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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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Jul01
Clips Round-up for 7/01/11
Fair Elections/Campaign Finance
In Surprise Ruling, FEC Won’t Let Candidates Raise For Super PACs
“In a unanimous vote, the Federal Election Commission ruled Thursday that members of Congress and federal candidates cannot raise funds for independent expenditure committees beyond the federal limit of $5,000.” -
Jun30
Barriers to Justice and Accountability: How the Supreme Court's Recent Rulings Will Affect Corporate Behavior
Public Campaign attended a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing yesterday morning: “Barriers to Justice and Accountability: How the Supreme Court's Recent Rulings Will Affect Corporate Behavior.” The hearing was scheduled in response to the distinct pattern of pro-corporate rulings issued by the U.S. Supreme Court, particularly the Wal-Mart sex discrimination class action suit that wasn’t allowed to proceed.
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Nov29
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Nov16
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Sep14
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Aug11