High Court opens door for wealthy interest groups

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Author(s) USA Today editorial board
Source USA Today
Date June 26, 2007
URL http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2007/06/our-view-on-bou.html
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Quotes-start.png "Rather than try to plug the leaks in McCain-Feingold, Congress would be wise to consider a different approach, one that has withstood court challenges and is taking hold in seven states and two cities: voluntary public financing of campaigns. Candidates get public money to wage campaigns in exchange for agreeing not to accept large donations from special interests." Quotes-end.png


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This item takes a mixed stance on the position Supreme Court was right to strike down "Wellstone Amendment" on the topic Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.