Citizens United/Fair Elections Democrats push to require corporate campaign disclosure Legislation responding to the Citizens United decision is almost done, according to this report. It will include increased disclosure, stand-by-your-ad provisions, and a ban on spending by government contractors. Democrats prepare for election-year battle to craft Citizens United decision Another story analyzing the new legislation, quoting Lisa Gilbert of U.S. PIRG and Fred Wertheimer of Democracy 21. Vacancy reignites campaign finance battle “Campaign finance law may take center stage” at the Supreme Court confirmation hearings. There’s “no question” the nominee will be pressed on the issue. Influence of cash makes Congress err A column in Providence, R.I. that talks about Larry Lessig of Change Congress (and his recent speech at Brown). He talks about the benefits of the Fair Elections Now Act and mentions the support from Alan Hassenfeld and Arnold Hiatt. Congress Hedge fund managers invest on Hill The nation’s 10 richest hedge fund managers have donated nearly $1 million to campaigns over the past few years. It’s also likely hedge funds will “get off easy” in the financial reform bill. Other Andrew Stern plans to step down Andy Stern will step down from Service Employees International Union, according to union sources. SEIU leaders say they expect Anna Burger to succeed him.