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Money in Elections

Fair and clean elections, determined by the votes of American citizens, should be at the center of our democracy. In the wake of Citizens United vs. FEC (2010), which threw out vital protections against corporate and union spending in elections, the League's Money and Elections work takes even greater precedence. While special interest money was always a concern in elections, corporations—including foreign corporations—may now intervene directly in elections, taking power away from voters. To mitigate the corruption that will inevitably increase following the Court's tragic mistake, the League strongly supports legislation that will enhance disclosure, fix the public financing system for presidential candidates and establish congressional public financing.


The Latest

Two choices - Jul 27, 2010
After falling just short of the votes needed to begin debate on the DISCLOSE Act, the Senate has two choices: more obstructionism and partisanship, or a compromise that moves us forward on common ground.

Obstructionist Politics Blocks DISCLOSE Act in Senate - Jul 27, 2010
MacNamara issues statement on Senate failure to begin debate: “It is sad to see Senators cling to partisanship and obstructionism...instead of working together to find a middle ground on the DISCLOSE Act.”

Brown should back reforms - Jul 23, 2010
"As I See It" Op-Ed in the Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette by LWVUS president Elisabeth MacNamara and LWVMA president Marcia Hirshberg.

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Resources
League President Oral Testimony on Future of Campaign Finance after "Citizens United"
February 3, 2010 - League President Mary G. Wilson's oral statement before the Committee on House Administration hearing, "Defining the Future of Campaign Finance in an Age of Supreme Court Activism."

League President Testifies on Future of Campaign Finance after "Citizens United"
February 3, 2010 - League President Mary G. Wilson testifies before the Committee on House Administration hearing, "Defining the Future of Campaign Finance in an Age of Supreme Court Activism."


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In The News
CQ Politics: Maine Groups Pressure Snowe and Collins on Campaign Finance Bill (Jul 23, 2010)

Brown should back reforms (Jul 23, 2010)

The Hill: Disclose Act backers push Sens. Collins, Snowe for support (Jul 20, 2010)

Roll Call: DISCLOSE Act Supporters Lobby Maine Duo (Jul 20, 2010)

The Atlantic: Two Former Federal Election Commission Chairmen on the DISCLOSE Act (Jul 20, 2010)


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Letters, Speeches & Testimony
League Responds to Senator Brown on Decision to Vote No on Vital Elections Law (Jul 21, 2010)


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Press Releases

Obstructionist Politics Blocks DISCLOSE Act in Senate


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The National Voter

Campaign Finance Reform: The Way Forward


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