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Government

Feb. 17, 2010

Bill Seeks to Force Disclosure of Campaign Spending

The scope of campaign finance legislation announced by prominent Democrats underscores how much power over elections the Supreme Court took away from Congress with its landmark decision dismantling barriers on corporate spending, election law experts said.

By Robert Iafolla

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - The scope of campaign finance legislation recently announced by prominent Democratic lawmakers underscores how much power over elections the Supreme Court took away from Congress with its landmark decision dismantling barriers on corporate spending, election law experts said.

The plan, drafted by New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen ...

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