Legislation to Respond to the Citizens United Decision: Myths & Realities Part 4

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Legislation to respond to the Citizens United decision was introduced on April 29, 2010 by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Representatives Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Mike Castle (R-DE).  This is Democracy 21’s fourth "myths and realities" release on the legislation. Myth: The legislation introduced by Representative Van Hollen is a partisan bill. Reality: This […]

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Legislation to Respond to the Citizens United Decision: Myths & Realities Part 3

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Legislation to respond to the Citizens United decision was introduced on April 29, 2010 by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Representatives Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Mike Castle (R-DE).  This is Democracy 21’s third “myths and realities” release on the legislation.  Myth: The Schumer-Van Hollen bill is biased because its restrictions do not apply to […]

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Legislation to Respond to the Citizens United Decision: Myths & Realities Part 2

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Legislation to respond to the Citizens United decision was introduced on April 29, 2010 by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Representatives Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Mike Castle (R-DE).  This is Democracy 21’s second “myths and realities” release on the legislation. Myth:  Under the new legislation, non-profit (c) (4) advocacy organizations (most are incorporated) that […]

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