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Congress responds to the Supreme Court’s Campaign Finance decision

February 19, 2010

There has been a swift response by Congress to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Supreme Court ruling on January 21.   Concerns focus on unregulated “big money” in politics leading to conflicts of interest and corruption.  Corporations, Unions and contractors can now directly fund advertising calling for the election or defeat of federal and state candidates.  [...]

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Citizens United v. F.E.C. (Part 3): Justice Kennedy's Dissents in Previous Cases

February 9, 2010

     Justice Anthony Kennedy's views have not changed on the constitutionality of campaign finance laws.  Over the years he consistently dissented from decisions upholding these laws. 

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Citizens United v. F.E.C. (Part 2): The History of the Constitutionality of Campaign Finance Laws

February 8, 2010

     Until its recent decision in Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010), the Supreme Court has consistently upheld laws restricting the flow of money to candidates in political campaigns. 

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