Taking the Money Out of Politics
Submitted by Monica Rober on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 20:56
A student at Boston University calls for the Fair Elections Now Act."The Fair Elections Now Act would give congressional candidates the option to run for office without relying on big money and lobbyist donors. Instead, qualified candidates would be able to fund their campaigns with a blend of small individual contributions and a set amount of public financing. It would allow everyone with great ideas and a passion for service to run for office — even if they aren’t wealthy or connected to big special interests."