Press Room
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Apr 14
Sen. Menendez Co-Sponsors Fair Elections Now Act
Press release from Common Cause, New Jersey Citizen Action, and Public Campaign
Washington, DC—Three national and state watchdog organizations praised Sen. Bob...
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Apr 12
Congress Will Soon Introduce Citizens United Response
An important step, but legislation will not address big money fundraisingWashington, D.C.—As the U.S. Congress returns from recess...
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Apr 09
Sen. David Vitter should co-sponsor the Fair Elections Now Act
Press release from Common Cause and Public Campaign
Washington, D.C.—A Times-Picayune article today highlighting a California dry cleaning company’s...
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Mar 31
Support For Fair Elections Now Act at All-Time High
Citizens United ruling and fundraising fatigue help build momentum, support among congressional Democrats and Republicans
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Mar 22
As Senate Begins Financial Reform Debate, Industry Spends Tens of Millions to Influence It
Washington, DC--The Senate Banking Committee will take up legislation today sponsored by Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) to overhaul the nation’s financial regulations amidst record spending on lobbying...
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Mar 03
Sen. Evan Bayh Co-Sponsors Fair Elections Now Act
Washington, D.C.— Seven national reform organizations praised Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) today for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by co-sponsoring...
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Mar 01
The Real Scandal is What’s Legal
Earmarks for donors highlight broken system
Washington, D.C.—Last week, the House Ethics Committee exonerated six current members of...
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Feb 24
BUY-PARTISAN: FINANCIAL INDUSTRY FOCUSING ON GOP
Press release from Common Cause and Public Campaign:
WALL STREET AND BIG BANKS BREAK FROM TRADITION AND ARE GIVING JUST AS MUCH...
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Feb 17
Major Party Donors Tell Speaker Pelosi: Pass Fair Elections
Press release from Public Campaign and Common Cause
Washington, DC—Nearly 60 major Democratic party donors sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (...
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Feb 11
CAMPAIGN REFORM GROUPS SAY NEW PROPOSAL WOULD LEAVE JOB UNDONE
Press release from Common Cause and Public Campaign:
Washington, D.C.— A legislative response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United vs. FEC unveiled today by Sen...
