Public Campaign responds to Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Chris Van Hollen's introduction of their legislative response to the Citizens United U.S. Supreme Court decision.“Sen. Schumer and Rep. Van Hollen should be commended for their concern over undue corporate influence in our elections, but the U.S. Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision needs a response that carries equal force, one that ends Congressional dependence on deep-pocked lobbying interests,” said Nick Nyhart, president and CEO of Public Campaign. “Congress must act boldly to restore the country’s faith in our political system.” “Now is the time for Congress to free itself from Wall Streets’ grip so Main Street can get a fair shake,” said Bob Edgar, president and CEO of Common Cause. “The legislation introduced today is important, but to give Americans a voice in their democracy we need an alternative for candidates who don’t want to spend all their time courting special interests. The Fair Elections Now Act would do that, and must be part of Congress’ legislative response to the Citizens United decision.” Click here to read the full press release.