Public Campaign

Donate Now
Follow us On:
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Home
  • Fair Facts
  • Get Involved
  • Voter Blog
  • Press Room
  • About Us

Rep. John Larson Has the Answer

Submitted by Monica Rober on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 18:57

Lead House sponsor Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) discusses the importance of the Fair Elections Now Act in the face of the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC in an interview with National Journal."NJ: What other options does Congress have for enacting stronger election money laws in the short term?Larson: To be honest with you, none that I'm focused on. I see this [the Fair Elections Now Act] as the crown jewel for us. I see this as a very important first step. It's grassroots-oriented. It passes constitutional tests. That's why I think it has attracted everyone from Common Cause to SEIU to former members. On both sides of the aisle. Walter Jones [R-N.C.] supports our bill and is working his caucus. It demonstrates the depth and breadth of our support."To read the full article, click here. 

  • Citizens United
  • Fair Elections Now Act
  • John Larson
  • Public Financing

Recent Blog Posts

Rep. Chellie Pingree: Recovering Democracy After Citizens United
February 9, 2012
In an op-ed today, Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) speaks out against the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and advocates for the Fair Elections Now Act.Rep. Pingree, an original co-...

Clips Round-up 2/9/12
February 9, 2012
Hey, have you signed the petition on the White House website urging President Obama to appoint new FEC commissioners? We need about 1,500 more (by tomorrow!) to reach the 25,000 goal. Please help!...

PRESS RELEASE: Obama Must Provide Muscular Plan to Save Our Ailing Democracy
February 7, 2012
In a press release this morning, Public Campaign Action Fund argued that President Obama’s decision to green-light super PAC money in support of his re-election means that talk is no longer enough...

Clips Round-up for 2/7/12
February 7, 2012
Story of the day from the NYT: Obama yields in marshaling of "super PAC" "President Obama is signaling to wealthy Democratic donors that he wants them to start contributing to an outside group...

View All Blog Posts
  • Privacy Policy

Public Campaign

1133 19th Street, NW 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036
  • info@publicampaign.org
  • 202.640.5600
  • 202.640.5601