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Lobby Reform Legislation
February 16, 2006
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Democracy Issues in the Second Session
January 19, 2006
TO:
Members of the U.S. Senate FROM:
Kay J. Maxwell, President RE:
Democracy Issues in the Second Session A number of issues pending before Congress go to the heart of the functioning of American democracy.
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Oppose USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization
December 14, 2005
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Oppose USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization
November 18, 2005
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Groups Urge House to Co-Sponsor the Internet Anti-Corruption and Free Speech Protection Act
November 8, 2005
Co-Sponsor H.R. 4194, the Shays-Meehan Internet Anti-Corruption and Free Speech Protection Act
Dear Representative,
The undersigned organizations strongly urge you to co-sponsor and support H.R. 4194, the Internet Anti-Corruption and Free Speech Protection Act of 2005 introduced by Representatives Christopher Shays (R-CT) and Marty Meehan (D-MA).
The organizations include the Campaign Legal Center, Common Cause, Democracy 21, the League of Women Voters, Public Citizen and US PIRG.
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Groups Urge House to Vote Against Bill Returning Corrupt Soft Money to Federal Elections
October 31, 2005
Dear Representative:
The undersigned groups strongly oppose H.R.1606, sponsored by Representative Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), which would open huge new loopholes for corrupt soft money to be used by federal candidates, parties, corporations, labor unions and wealthy donors in federal campaigns.
H.R. 1606 is controversial legislation that is scheduled for a suspension calendar vote on Wednesday in a stealth attack with little notice.
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Concerned Organizations Oppose Restrictions to Voter Registration
October 24, 2005
The Honorable David Dreier, Chairman
The Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter, Ranking Member
House Committee on RulesDear Chairman Dreier and Ranking Member Slaughter:
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Oppose the Anti-Democracy Amendment to H.R. 1461
October 24, 2005
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Make Election Reform a Reality: Fully Fund the “Help America Vote Act”
October 20, 2005