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H.R.1826: To amend title 38, United States Code, to ... - OpenCongress

2011-05-10T01:00:00Z

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10 Unpopular Bills That We'll Be Seeing Again Next Year - Blog ...

2010-12-29T19:00:00Z

Probably won't see anything like H.R.1826 - Fair Elections Now Act nor H.R.4983 - Transparency in Government Act. H.R.1207 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009 might get fleshed out with Rep.Paul's new chairmanship. ...

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A Free America: You Decide: Drug Industry Fraud

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

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Buying Individual Health Insurance TipsThe Canadian Beer | The ...

2010-12-26T19:00:00Z

Those may be the most important phone calls you ever make. The House Bill is HR 1826 Fair Elections Now Act sponsored by John Larson of Connecticut The Senate Bill is S. 752 Fair Elections Now Act sponsored by Dick Durbin of Illinois ...

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We Like Good Lesbian Movies: Save Our Democracy -- Support the ...

2010-12-09T19:00:00Z

action_KEY=2584The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 6116/H.R. 1826) is an extremely important piece of legislation that must be adopted soon. This act would hold Congress accountable to the people rather than billionaires and wealthy ...

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Save Our Democracy — Support the Fair Elections Now Act

2010-12-03T19:00:00Z

http://action.now.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=2584The Fair Elections Now Act (HR 6116/HR 1826) is an extremely important piece of legislation that must be adopted soon. This act would hold Congress accountable to the people ...

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FoxPolitics.net - Appleton, WI News - What's really going on in ...

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

>>>The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn.) and Walter Jones, Jr. (R-N.C.). ...

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A letter you should send:

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

First, I urge you join the more than 120 members of Congress already supporting The Fair Elections Now Act (HR1826, S.752), sponsored by Reps. John Larsen (D-Conn.) and Walter Jones (RN.C.), and Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill. ...

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Save Our Democracy -- Support the Fair Elections Now Act

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

Progressives Challenge the Cat Food Commission

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

–HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, which would go a long way toward making citizens' votes count more in relation to the dominance of corporate dollars. –HR 1337, America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009, which would impose ...

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Attending a Rally on Public Financing | Everyday Citizen

2010-11-24T19:00:00Z

Many of the speakers talked about HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, that was in Congress. I didn't know about HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, but many people in the rally supported bills like this that would set up a system of ...

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Save Our Democracy — Support the Fair Elections Now Act

2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

Attending a Rally for Fair Elections

2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

Progressives Push Lame Duck Congress to Fly

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

–HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, which would go a long way toward making citizens' votes count more in relation to the dominance of corporate dollars. – HR 1337, America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009, which would impose ...

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On Political Corruption | ilaw.im

2010-11-09T19:00:00Z

For example, under one bill currently before Congress, the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826, 111th Cong. (2009), S. 752, 111th Cong. (2009), participating candidates in a federal clean money program would have to agree to accept no ...

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Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Campaign Finance: Potential ...

2010-11-09T19:00:00Z

Third, on July 28, 2009, the Committee on House Administration held a hearing on H.R. 1826, a bill that would publicly finance House campaigns. The committee ordered reported a successor bill, H.R. 6116, on September 23, 2010. ...

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Government Policy: Campaign Finance: Potential Legislative and ...

2010-11-09T19:00:00Z

Legislation on public financing of congressional campaigns was introduced in early 2009 (H.R. 158, H.R. 1826, H.R. 2056, S. 751, and S. 752). H.R. 6116, apparently intended to supersede H.R. 1826, was introduced in September 2010 and, ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » October 2010 Ballot Access ...

2010-11-05T20:00:00Z

It is almost the same as HR 1826. Anyone running for U.S. House who raises $50000 from residents of his or her state may qualify for public funding. The candidate must receive donations from at least 1500 residents of that state, ...

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Save Our Democracy — Support the Fair Elections Now Act

2010-11-04T20:00:00Z

Save Our Democracy — Support the Fair Elections Now Act

2010-11-03T20:00:00Z

Ten Reasons Why I'm Spending This Election Day On the Phones | The ...

2010-11-01T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, the Fair Elections Act Now, provides for public financing and limits campaign donations to small donors. Senate nope dopes blocked forward movement of a Democrat bill that would have revealed who was funding campaign ads, ...

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What Obama is Missing | The Smirking Chimp

2010-10-28T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, the Fair Elections Act Now provides for public financing and limits campaign donations to small donors. Senate nope dopes blocked forward movement of a Democrat bill, NOT Obama, that would have revealed who was funding campaign ...

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What Obama is Missing | The Smirking Chimp

2010-10-28T20:00:00Z

Shadow groups have spent nearly a quarter billion dollars on 2010 ...

2010-10-26T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act. H.R. 5175, the DISCLOSE Act, which passed the House on June 24. The impetus behind the bill is a recent Supreme Court decision that gutted long-established campaign finance law limiting the undue ...

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Health Products Canada | Welcome To New Health Products

2010-10-25T20:00:00Z

Bill HR 1826, the House is now fair elections legislation sponsored by John Larson of Connecticut The Senate bill is S. 752 Fair Elections Now Act sponsored by Dick Durbin, Illinois restore power to we the people: ...

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SUPPORT OUR COUNTRY

2010-10-24T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn.), Walter Jones, Jr. (R-N. ...

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Support Fair Elections

2010-10-20T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (HR 6116/HR 1826) is an extremely important piece of legislation that must be adopted soon. This act would hold Congress accountable to the people rather than billionaires and wealthy special interest groups ...

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Cut the "enthusiasm gap" crap! | The Smirking Chimp

2010-10-18T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, the Fair Elections Act Now provides for public financing and limits campaign donations to small donors. Plus much, much more….this was a small sampling that I dug up. Also, never forget that although Repukes are always singing ...

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OpEdNews - Article: Death Becomes the Poor:

2010-10-17T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826 would eliminate corporate funding in elections preventing this. Think before you vote, do you want the conservatism of Eisenhower, now represented by the Democrats, or do you want the tea party ...

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Death Becomes the Poor: « Bear Market News

2010-10-17T20:00:00Z

Maine-style clean elections system urged

2010-10-17T20:00:00Z

She sponsored HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, with Representative John Larsen. The legislation would give Congressional candidates the choice of using a Maine-style system where a number of small donations would leverage public ...

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Toomey: Remove ALL Campaign Finance Limits | Erie County ...

2010-10-15T20:00:00Z

Joe is also a co-sponsor of The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), which would create a voluntary public campaign finance system to provide a 4-to-1 public-funding match on donations of $100 or less. In addition to having no special ...

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Save Our Democracy -- Support Fair Elections Now Act

2010-10-12T20:00:00Z

California NOW: Tuesday's Action Checklist

2010-10-11T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 6116/H.R. 1826) is an extremely important piece of legislation that must be adopted soon. This act would hold Congress accountable to the people rather than billionaires and wealthy special interest ...

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The National Organization for Women

2010-10-11T20:00:00Z

Puente's Perspective: Deseret News/KSL Candidiate Questionnaire‏

2010-10-10T20:00:00Z

It's called the "Fair Elections Now Act" (H.R. 1826 & S. 752). 2. Describe your solution to the U.S. illegal immigration problem. What specifically should be done about the over 10-million illegal immigrants who are now in the United ...

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I am angry but I do not support the Tea Party | Room Eight

2010-10-07T20:00:00Z

I support small dollar donations and a public financing system wholeheartedly and call on the Tea Party movement to support HR 1826 or the Fair Elections Now Act which would get the big dollar donations out of DC and end the pernicious ...

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Flinging Towards the Sun: Pics - Last Years Fall Festival at ...

2010-10-06T20:00:00Z

Save Our Democracy -- Support the Fair Elections Now Act - http://action.now.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=2584 The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 6116/H.R. 1826) is an extremely important piece of legislatio... 41 minutes ago ...

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Take Corporations out of the Elections! | Renewsing

2010-10-06T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, has approximately 160 Congressional co-sponsors. There is also a Senate version of the bill, S. 752. Green America will also continue to focus on economic strategies that address corporate political ...

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Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Public Financing of ...

2010-10-04T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826 and S. 752 (S. 751, a stand-alone financing bill, accompanies S. 752.) emphasize a mix of base subsidies, matching funds, and broadcast vouchers. H.R. 6116 takes a similar approach (but does not include some of H.R. 1826′s ...

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Government Policy: Public Financing of Congressional Campaigns ...

2010-10-04T20:00:00Z

H.R. 6116 takes a similar approach (but does not include some of H.R. 1826's media provisions) and is apparently intended to supersede H.R. 1826. These bills would not limit participant spending if funds were raised within proposed ...

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Fair Elections Now Act

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn.), Walter Jones, Jr. (RN.C.), and Chellie Pingree (D-Maine). ...

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Tracking the money now much tougher - NashuaTelegraph.com

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

This corrupting influence of money on political campaigns is helping to build support inside and outside of Congress for the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), which emerged on a voice vote last month from the House Committee on ...

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Pearl Korn: Congress Adjourns to Face the Music at Home

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

Another important story is the FAIR ELECTIONS NOW ACT( H.R.1826) having passed in committee and now moving onto the floor of the House. Leading the way was Rep. John Larsen of Connecticut, along with 165 co-sponsors and at least 40 more ...

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When the election fix is in, Congress is in a fix

2010-10-02T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), Title I. Our electoral system has been stolen from the people who need it most by the people who care about us the least. The irony is that those who fight entitlements the loudest are the ones taking ...

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When the election fix is in, Congress is in a fix « Prose and Thorn

2010-10-02T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), Title I. Our electoral system has been stolen from the people who need it most by the people who care about us the least. The irony is that those who fight entitlements the loudest are the ones taking ...

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Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Campaign Finance: Potential ...

2010-09-30T20:00:00Z

Third, on July 28, 2009, the Committee on House Administration held a hearing on H.R. 1826, a bill that would publicly finance House campaigns. Finally, the Senate considered the nomination of John J. Sullivan to be a member of the ...

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Government Policy: Campaign Finance: Potential Legislative and ...

2010-09-30T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Please – 202-225-0100

2010-09-28T09:15:00Z

Although our focus at A New Way Forward is structural reform of the financial sector, our overall goal is democratic–the core problem with the banks is that they have too much political power. There are two ways to break up that power: changing how elections are financed, and breaking up the banks.

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Fw: September 2010 SVN Networker

2010-09-27T20:00:00Z

The American Sustainable Business Council is working with Public Campaign to support the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) and we need your help. With just a couple weeks left before members of Congress return to their district for the ...

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Fw: September 2010 SVN Networker « Coaching for Transformation

2010-09-27T20:00:00Z

The American Sustainable Business Council is working with Public Campaign to support the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) and we need your help. With just a couple weeks left before members of Congress return to their district for the ...

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Democurmudgeon

2010-09-26T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826, the F... 1 week ago. Tea Party Tracker · Audio: Beck implores tea partiers to drop signs: “Is this about you, or is this about the message?” - From the September 16 broadcast of Premiere Radio Networks' The Glenn Beck Program ...

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Democurmudgeon: Bill Maher's latest O'Donnell Clip and Parody

2010-09-26T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act Could Start the Revolution

2010-09-26T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin(D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn.)and Walter Jones, Jr. (R-N.C.). ...

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public class TheXenocide : IEngineer,ICoder,IDontKnow: The Fair ...

2010-09-26T20:00:00Z

I realize that I'm not in your congressional district and that you may not reply to this message, but if necessary, in lieu of direct contact, I'd like to ask if you could at least take the time to make a public statement on H.R. 1826 ...

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Democurmudgeon: Family Safety takes back seat in Open-Carry debate ...

2010-09-25T20:00:00Z

Moneyed Politicians · Sensenbrenner just doesn't get it! - Or maybe he does, and that's the problem. By Jack E. Lohman In a letter to Jessie Read, Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner (WI-R-CD5) claimed “… H.R. 1826, the F... 1 week ago ...

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Chris Lyons' Hill Job List for September 24

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

campaign to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826-6116, S 752). The position is initially funded for two months. The regional organizer will work closely with state directors and staff. The job responsibilities include: ...

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Brennan Center for Justice « Kickingcrow's Weblog

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

23 – Today, in a historic vote, the Committee on House Administration favorably reported on the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826/ H.R. 6116, a bill that provides for voluntary public financing of congressional campaigns. ...

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Democurmudgeon: Humorless Pundit Class on Colbert: Offended ...

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

The Nonprofit and Foundation Advocacy Blog: The DISCLOSE ACT: An ...

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

Just this week, Alliance for expressed its strong support for the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 6116, H.R. 1826), which was voted out of committee this week. The Fair Elections Now Act (FENA) would make Congress accountable to the ...

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Democurmudgeon: The GOP's Lemon Pledge Sound Familiar? When Old ...

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826, the F... 6 days ago. Tea Party Tracker · Audio: Beck implores tea partiers to drop signs: “Is this about you, or is this about the message?” - From the September 16 broadcast of Premiere Radio Networks' The Glenn Beck Program ...

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Democurmudgeon: Barrett opponent Walker sings his way “out” of the ...

2010-09-22T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826, the F... 5 days ago. Tea Party Tracker · Audio: Beck implores tea partiers to drop signs: “Is this about you, or is this about the message?” - From the September 16 broadcast of Premiere Radio Networks' The Glenn Beck Program ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » House Administration Committee ...

2010-09-22T20:00:00Z

An almost identical bill, introduced last year, is HR 1826. HR 6116 was introduced on September 14, 2010, and copied the contents of HR 1826 to a large degree. The bill doesn't include provisions for U.S. Senate candidates, ...

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Democurmudgeon: O'Donnell a Criminal. Ed Schultz and C.R.E.W's ...

2010-09-21T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826, the F... 4 days ago. Tea Party Tracker · Audio: Beck implores tea partiers to drop signs: “Is this about you, or is this about the message?” - From the September 16 broadcast of Premiere Radio Networks' The Glenn Beck Program ...

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Bob Edgar: A chance to do something lasting

2010-09-20T20:00:00Z

On Thursday morning, the House Administration Committee is scheduled to mark up the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826/6116), arguably the most far-reaching political reform proposal since the Watergate era. With luck, there'll be a House ...

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Democurmudgeon: Obama gets a much deserved Reality Check!

2010-09-20T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826, the F... 3 days ago. BanksterUSA · Already Elizabeth Warren Deserves a Promotion - *GRITtv: Mary Bottari: Appoint Elizabeth Warren Now* So the Washington insiders tell us that Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren will be ...

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Bob Edgar: A chance to do something lasting

2010-09-20T20:00:00Z

Sensenbrenner just doesn't get it! « Moneyed Politicians

2010-09-19T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, the Fair Elections now Act, provides for publicly financed elections. I do not think it is appropriate for American taxpayers to be forced to pay for the campaign activities of candidates they do not support.” ...

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Democurmudgeon: What would George Washington Drive to Defeat the ...

2010-09-19T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826, the F... 1 day ago. Tax.com: The Tax Daily for the Citizen Taxpayer · Soaking the Rich the Right Way - I don't generally buy into the soak the rich babble. But taxing carried interest properly is not soaking the rich. ...

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LARSON SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO RECEIVE MARK UP | CONNECTICUT ...

2010-09-18T20:00:00Z

The legislation known as the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn. ...

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Audrey Perry: News Links 09/19/2010 (a.m.)

2010-09-18T20:00:00Z

H.R.1826 -- Fair Elections Now Act, Committee on House Administration vote scheduled for 9/23/2010. tags: CHA Fair Elections Now Act campaign finance · House Panel to Bring Up Historic Legislation to Reduce Corporate-Financed ...

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Democurmudgeon: “Give it Back” Walker says the Stimulus is Bad for ...

2010-09-17T20:00:00Z

Stop Liberal Lies

2010-09-17T20:00:00Z

H.R.1826 is a bill from the left wing's statist fringe. To claim Tea Party support is ludicrous and nearly libelous. CNN and all the other organizations that are promoting this bill under the Tea Party banner have discredited themselves ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » US House Committee to Vote …

2010-09-17T20:00:00Z

On September 23, the US House of Representatives Administration Committee will hold a vote on HR 1826, the bill to provide for public funding for candidates for Congress. See the original post here: Ballot Access News » Blog Archive ...

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Sensenbrenner just doesn't get it! « Moneyed Politicians

2010-09-17T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, provides for publicly financed elections. I do not think it is appropriate for American taxpayers to be forced to pay for the campaign activities of candidates they do not support.” ...

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NDP » Blog Archive » Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » U.S. ...

2010-09-17T20:00:00Z

On September 23, the U.S. House of Representatives Administration Committee will hold a vote on HR 1826, the bill to provide for public funding for candidates for Congress. Link: Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » U.S. House Committee ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » U.S. House Committee to Vote ...

2010-09-17T20:00:00Z

On September 23, the U.S. House of Representatives Administration Committee will hold a vote on HR 1826, the bill to provide for public funding for candidates for Congress. See here. ...

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Left Coast Rebel: Tea Party Supports The Soros' "Tax Dollars For ...

2010-09-17T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826 enjoys support from a broad coalition of left-wing organizations such as MoveOn.org, the SEIU, Common Cause (of which Markos Kounalakis as a governing board member), theBrennan Center for Justice (one of Alec Baldwin's pet ...

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Tea Party Supports Soros' “Tax Dollars For Incumbents” Scheme ...

2010-09-17T20:00:00Z

A pro-incumbent campaign finance bill is working its way through congress (H.R.1826). Although it's been cleverly dressed up as “reform,” its insidious public financing rulesmake it a scheme that would be more accurately be described as ...

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Tea Party Supports The Soros' “Tax Dollars For Incumbents” Scheme?

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

Progressives are now wrapping themselves in the Gadsden Flag, parading around with fake Tea Party support. Allow me to explain… A pro-incumbent campaign finance bill is working it's way through congress ( HR1826 ). Although it's been …

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Tea Party Supports The Soros' “Tax Dollars For Incumbents” Scheme ...

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

Right Klik: Tea Party Supports The Soros' "Tax Dollars For ...

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

There's a pro-incumbent campaign finance bill working it's way through congress (H.R.1826). Although it's been cleverly dressed up as "reform," its insidious public financing rules make it a scheme that would be more accurately be ...

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Friday, September 17, 2010 « Democracy North Carolina Blog

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

A new ad illustrating that sentiment from tea party activists to progressive liberals begins airing this week. The reform coalition promoting the bill (now HR 6116, rather than HR 1826) includes Democracy North Carolina and many NC ...

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Fair Elections fairly soon‏ « Alliance for Democracy

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

Known as the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826, S.751 and S.752), it is expected to see movement during the next week. See details below in this Coffee Party announcement. Please contact your US Representative and express your support. ...

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A dream that can last. - Thieves in the Temple.

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

Finally, Public Citizen urges you to support H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act. H.R. 1826 would set up a national campaign finance system not unlike the ones currently working in Maine and Arizona. I used to be worried about ...

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BMN facing hard truths

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

The first step: Tell your representative to support the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826). This bipartisan bill would break the stranglehold corporate and special interest money has over Congress by enabling candidates to run viable ...

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A dream that can last. - Thieves in the Temple.

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

H.R.6116: Fair Elections Now Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2010-09-12T20:00:00Z

HR 6116 was introduced on September 14, 2010, and copied the contents of HR 1826 to a large degree. The bill doesn't include provisions for U.S. Senate candidates, because it is traditional in Congress that bills that affect members of ...

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This week's round up of Fair Elections op-eds and letters to the ...

2010-09-09T20:00:00Z

"The Fair Elections Now Act (HR-1826), co-sponsored by six North Carolina congressmen, would provide optional public financing for congressional qualified candidates. Supporting this reform is the best way a congressional candidate can ...

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Fair Elections Now | The Blue Line

2010-09-06T20:00:00Z

In March 2009, the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn. ...

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Congrats to Joey, the new Online Director of Fix Congress First

2010-09-05T20:00:00Z

... the institutional corruption (perceived in real) in the congressional process. You can read the announcement here, and read about the organization's chief piece of legislation, the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752 | HR 1826), here.

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Pingree and Barney Frank in Camden shindig at 5 PM today | As ...

2010-09-05T20:00:00Z

I just want to point out that Scontras is chasing the cash just as Pingree is. Like all of them are. At least Pingree cosponsored the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) - will Scontras go on record in support of that bill? ...

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Round up of Fair Elections op-eds and letters to the editor from ...

2010-09-02T20:00:00Z

"My compliments to our two U.S. House representatives, G.K. Butterfield and Walter B. Jones, who are co-sponsoring H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, to provide optional public campaign financing to congressional candidates. ...

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3 Reps Under Further Investigation Over Alleged Bribery Tied To ...

2010-08-30T20:00:00Z

Bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act Reaches Majority of Majority in US House Washington, DC—the House Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), championed by House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (D-Conn.), gained its 134th co-sponsor ...

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Summary of Fair Elections Now Act The Fair Elections Now Act (S ...

2010-08-29T20:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn.) and Walter Jones, Jr. (RN.C.). The bill would allow federal ...

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Letters to the editor, Aug. 27

2010-08-26T20:00:00Z

Both the US House of Representatives and US Senate have bills before them called the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826 and S 752). Each body has its own version but both would provide public financing to candidates who showed broad-based ...

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Drug Health |

2010-08-25T20:00:00Z

The bill HR 1826 House Fair Elections Now Act sponsored by John Larson of Connecticut The bill the Senate is S. 752 Fair Elections Now Act sponsored by Dick Durbin of Illinois to restore power to We the People: ...

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Daily Camera: Letters to the Editor - Lynne Wegley: Fair Elections ...

2010-08-22T20:00:00Z

Both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have bills before them called the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826 and S 752). Each body has its own version but both would provide public financing to candidates who showed ...

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Robert Creamer: Republican Strategy for Victory: Stall Economic ...

2010-08-19T20:00:00Z

I used their auto-feature to compose my own letter requesting support of the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826). f & f for providing the link to Common Cause! MaryBethC3: Thanks for the link! I just checked it out and ...

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the albany project:: SD-46: Sen. "What's In My Bill?" Breslin ...

2010-08-18T20:00:00Z

For a perfect example, look at the so-called "Fair Elections Now Act" (H.R.1826/S.752). This bill has 160 House cosponsors and 24 in the Senate, most of them really good people. The bill purports to create a campaign finance system that ...

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the albany project:: SD-46: Sen. "What's In My Bill?" Breslin ...

2010-08-18T20:00:00Z

R i g h t a r d i a: Searching for Rep. Boehner in Tanning ...

2010-08-16T20:00:00Z

Franklin and Washington talked with his constituents about the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), legislation that would allow candidates for Congress to run competitive campaigns for office on a blend of Fair Elections funds and a ...

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Fair Elections :: Scrutiny Hooligans

2010-08-15T20:00:00Z

Please encourage Congressman Shuler (225-6401 in Asheville) to sign on as a co-sponsor to HR-1826, the Fair Elections Now Act. Also, please use this link to ask Senators Burr and Hagan to co-sponsor the Senate companion bill, S-752. ...

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Nick Nyhart: David vs. Goliath Double Header in Connecticut ...

2010-08-13T20:00:00Z

Federal races would look more like Connecticut state elections if the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752), pending in Congress was enacted. Non-millionaire candidates would have more than a fighting chance when running against ...

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Say No to Special Interests | Public Campaign

2010-08-10T20:00:00Z

Former members of Congress Michael Barnes and Connie Morello have an op-ed today in the Baltimore Sun urging Congress to say no to special interests and pass the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826). ...

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Nick Nyhart: David vs. Goliath Double Header in Connecticut

2010-08-10T20:00:00Z

Anti-corruption campaign snubbed by Waxman | l.a. activist

2010-08-10T20:00:00Z

The group's demand to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) and regulate lobbyists is the “easy” part. Overturning Citizens United, a Supreme Court decision, is a different story. ...

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Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Legislative Options After ...

2010-08-09T20:00:00Z

74, H.R. 158, H.R. 1095, H.R. 1826, H.R. 2038, H.R. 2056, H.R. 3574, H.R. 3859, H.R. 4431, H.R. 4432, H.R. 4433, H.R. 4434, H.R. 4435, H.R. 4487, H.R. 4510, H.R. 4511, H.R. 4517, H.R. 4522, H.R. 4523, H.R. 4527, H.R. 4537, H.R. 4540, ...

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Monday's Podcasts

2010-08-09T20:00:00Z

5) Fair Elections Now Act (2009-10-07 Federalist Society) <break> Relevancy A, Quality B – The Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) would allow qualified, legitimate candidates to receive grants and matching funds to run competitive ...

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Government Policy: Legislative Options After Citizens United v.FEC ...

2010-08-09T20:00:00Z

Ethical Democracy 101: ANGRY CITIZENS of the US of A

2010-08-07T20:00:00Z

Congress could pass the Fair Elections Now Act S752 – HR- 1826, that would let congressmen depend on their constituents rather than the corporations and their lobbyist for campaign contributions. As of today Aug-2-2010, ...

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New report: Chemical Insecurity | Public Campaign Action Fund

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R.1826) introduced by Representatives John Larson and Walter Jones, would provide public financing for congressional candidates, thereby empowering voters and putting power to fund elections in the hands of ...

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Coffee Campaign for Fair Elections | Coffee Party

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

HR 1826 also bows to party rules for candidacy. Until political party affiliation becomes a non-issue for candidacy there will be no meaningful campaign finance reform. After political parties are marginalized we MIGHT get to a point ...

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New report: Chemical Insecurity | Public Campaign

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

Clear Stream Media: National Movement to End Corproate Abuse of Power!

2010-08-03T20:00:00Z

There are currently 150 cosponsors of FENA, HR 1826. 3. Pass Lobbying reform! The current system with the revolving door between Congress and K St is unworkable and corrupt. Thousands of lobbyists swarm the Capitol's hallways everyday. ...

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Senate Stalemate Indicates Larger Problems in Campaign Finance ...

2010-08-01T20:00:00Z

"Congress should pass some form of the DISCLOSE Act, but it should also move forward with more comprehensive legislation too--the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752). This bipartisan legislation would allow candidates to run ...

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Nick Nyhart: It's not just Rangel–it's the whole system.

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

With nearly 200 supporters in the House, Congress should move forward with the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826, S. 752), which would end candidates' reliance on big money campaign donations. From minority party freshmen right up to ...

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Nick Nyhart: It's not just Rangel--it's the whole system.

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

SKITILOP: Defending Our Own Beaches

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

Support the 'Fair Elections Now Act.' (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) Published in the Tacoma News Tribune, 7/28/10. Link here to support Fair Elections Now legislation: http://www.fairelectionsnow.org. Posted by Sundar at 7:00 PM ...

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Nick Nyhart: It's Not Just Rangel -- It's the Whole System

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

With nearly 200 supporters in the House, Congress should move forward with the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752), which would end candidates' reliance on big money campaign donations. From minority party freshmen right up to ...

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Blocking of DISCLOSE Act vote is partisan politics at its worst «

2010-07-26T20:00:00Z

providing candidates with substantial public financing for their campaigns to help offset new corporate spending in elections (H.R. 1826 and S. 751, known as the “Fair Elections Now Act”);. • requiring that corporate expenditures in ...

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The Netroots, The Tea Party And The Millennials - Who's Right ...

2010-07-24T20:00:00Z

Michael Swartz, a writer for the Baltimore Examiner, recently wrote up a response to my offer to drop out the race if Hoyer pushes H.R. 1826 (Fair Elections Now) through the House of Representatives, . ...

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The Housetop Proclamations: FENA - Fair Elections Now Act

2010-07-24T20:00:00Z

FENA - Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) A "bipartisan" bill in various committees in Congress. The sponsors and co-sponsors of the bill are 23 Senators (22-D, 1-I) and 154 Representatives (151-D, 3-R). You can rest assured that ...

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This week's round up of Fair Elections stories, op-eds and letters ...

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

"The first step to dealing with the high (and mighty) court's disastrous outrage against its citizens is The Fair Elections Now Act (S 752 and H.R. 1826). It may not sound like much, but unless we want to see our state's productive ...

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SUPPORT OUR COUNTRY

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

[1] The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 / S. 752) would make elected officials accountable only to their constituents -- not corporate backers or lobbyists -- by allowing candidates to run for office on a blend of small contributions ...

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the albany project:: Reforming The Way Washington Works

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Just today, I revised my analysis of the "same as" House bill, H.R.1826 (each bill deals with elections for that particular house of Congress). I explain that the bills, while written with the best intentions, actually make things worse ...

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Is San Antonio ready for public financing of political campaigns ...

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Although I do not sit on those committees, should the H.R. 1826 come up in the House for a vote, I will keep your concerns in mind. Again, thank you for your comments regarding this issue. If you have any further questions or concerns, ...

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Reply to Michael Swartz – Andrew Gall – Baltimore Sun

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Michael Swartz a writer for the Baltimore Examiner recently wrote up a response to my offer to drop out the race if Hoyer pushes H.R. 1826 (Fair Elections Now) through the House of Representatives, in which he argued that money in ...

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Fair Elections on NPR this morning | Public Campaign Action Fund

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

NPR's Peter Overby discussed the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) on the radio this morning with lead House sponsor, Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.). The discussion noted the national Campaign for Fair Elections effort, ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Public Funding Bill in ...

2010-07-17T20:00:00Z

It is looking as though HR 1826 will not have gained any new co-sponsors during July 2010. This will be the first month since the bill was introduced, and in which Congress was in session, that the bill won't have gained any new ...

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The Leonard Lopate Show: Just Food - WNYC

2010-07-15T20:00:00Z

You can start by telling asking congress rep why The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) is not law yet. It's a bipartisan bill that I think originated back in 2009. Its not perfect but its more then a start to help get all ...

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Round up of Fair Elections stories, op-eds and letters to the ...

2010-07-15T20:00:00Z

The act, HR 1826 & S. 752, would enable congressional candidates to receive limited Fair Elections funds in exchange for rejecting large dollar contributions." http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jul/13/na-letters-to-the-editor/ ...

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GOP Senators argue for Fair Elections | Coffee Party

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

We urge you to join Representatives Jones and Larson in co-sponsoring the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826, in the 111th Congress. Sincerely, Sen. Warren Rudman Sen. Alan Simpson New Hampshire Wyoming AMERICANS FOR CAMPAIGN REFORM • 5 ...

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The Leonard Lopate Show: Just Food - WNYC

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

Making offers Steny can refuse : monoblogue

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

If Steny Hoyer would work to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) out of Congress, Gall would drop out of the Fifth District race. We all know that's not going to happen; especially not when Steny has about a million and a half ...

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Andrew Gall: My Offer to Drop Out

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

I am throwing down the gauntlet: if Majority Leader Hoyer passes the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) out of Congress, I will drop out of the race. This bill, which focuses on removing the influence of special interests from our ...

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Nonprofits Active in Voting Rights Issues before Midterm Elections

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

John Larson (D-CT) and Walter Jones (R-NC) as HR 1826 and Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) as S. 752, has been referred to the House Administration Committee and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. ...

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Andrew Gall: My Offer to Drop Out

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

I am throwing down the gauntlet: if Majority Leader Hoyer passes the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) out of Congress, I will drop out of the race.

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Fair elections drive a worthy campaign - NashuaTelegraph.com

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

And that's exactly what happened last week when two good-government groups announced they would spend up to $15 million this year to push the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752) pending in Congress. ...

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Media coverage for the launch of the Campaign for Fair Elections ...

2010-07-07T20:00:00Z

The official launch of the Campaign for Fair Elections, a nationwide effort to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) was picked up by the Washington Post, Huffington Post, and the Associated Press. ...

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Media coverage for the launch of the Campaign for Fair Elections ...

2010-07-07T20:00:00Z

The pinnacle of hypocrisy in our society | NMPolitics.net – Get ...

2010-07-07T20:00:00Z

Lawrence Lessig has an organization that is pushing the “Fair Elections Now” act (S 752, HR 1826), you can read more about it at the web site: http://www.fixcongressfirst.org/. ...

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New Fair Elections ad--get a preview | Public Campaign Action Fund

2010-07-07T20:00:00Z

As part of the launch of the Campaign for Fair Elections, we're on the air with a new television ad calling for passage of the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) to make Congress more accountable to all Americans. ...

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Multi-Million Dollar Campaign Launched to Make Elected Officials ...

2010-07-07T20:00:00Z

... of big money in politics, and announced an $8 to $15 million effort to educate Americans about the role of special interest money in politics and to press for congressional passage of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752). ...

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Penny Hill Press » Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v ...

2010-07-06T20:00:00Z

1275, H.R. 158, H.R. 1095, H.R. 1826, H.R. 2038, H.R. 2056, H.R. 3574, H.R. 3859, H.R. 4431, H.R. 4432, H.R. 4433, H.R. 4434, H.R. 4435, H.R. 4487, H.R. 4510, H.R. 4511, H.R. 4517, H.R. 4522, H.R. 4523, H.R. 4527, H.R. 4537, H.R. 4540, ...

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Government Policy: Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v ...

2010-07-06T20:00:00Z

Docudharma:: Dystopia 23: Birthday

2010-07-06T20:00:00Z

The 2010 Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) would allow candidates to voluntarily join a clean election pool. Such a candidate would have to raise a large number of $100 or less contributions. Qualified candidates could then ...

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Nationwide effort underway to pass Fair Elections | Public ...

2010-07-06T20:00:00Z

... and Bob Edgar, president of Common Cause, appeared on ABC Top Line today to discuss the launch of the Campaign for Fair Elections, a nationwide effort to secure passage of the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826). ...

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The Citizens United Confirmation | Brennan Center for Justice

2010-07-05T20:00:00Z

And the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) would provide public financing for congressional candidates thereby empowering voters, by putting power to fund elections in the hands of small donors. Of course there is a great deal of ...

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The Citizens United Confirmation

2010-07-05T20:00:00Z

The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan provided a miniature seminar on constitutional law. Kagan was asked over 500 questions and she discussed topics as diverse as gun rights to partial birth abortion. ...

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CONSILIENCE PRODUCTIONS | "dialogue BEYOND music" | Democracy Blog ...

2010-07-01T20:00:00Z

On the federal level, the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) sets up a system by which candidates seek small donations, limited to no more than $100, to receive funding for election primaries and for general election ...

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Change the source.

2010-06-30T20:00:00Z

The most practical solution available is a proposal called the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826 and S. 752). Instead of holding crawfish boils in Washington, US Senate and US House candidates would hold crawfish boils in New Orleans, ...

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Founding Fathers Crash Corporate Fundraisers - Video News

2010-06-29T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752) would end Congress's assurance on accumulated attack banknote by acceptance candidates to accession ample numbers of baby donations from bodies in their districts. Sponsors accommodate Sen. ...

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Founding Fathers Crash Corporate Fundraisers - Video News

2010-06-29T20:00:00Z

Trolly Tour of Fundraisers! | Public Campaign Action Fund

2010-06-29T20:00:00Z

The Founding Fathers and the protesters in attendance urged members of Congress to declare independence from big money in politics by passing the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826). Click here for photos of the event. ...

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Voting News: Suit- NY voting machine flaw risks 1000s of votes. SC ...

2010-06-27T20:00:00Z

http://www.ballot-access.org/2010/06/26/bill-in-congress-for-public-funding-now-has-156-co-sponsors/ HR 1826, the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide for public funding for congressional candidates, ...

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Seeking Independent & Third Party Writers « 3rd Party ...

2010-06-25T20:00:00Z

On March 31, 2009, HR 1826 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, to provide for public funding for candidates for Congress. The companion bill in the U.S. Senate is S752. It is looking as though HR 1826 will not have ...

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Torres-Spelliscy: How to End the Game of Corporate Political ...

2010-06-25T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) would do just that: put an end to this private money arms race. And its prompt passage should be this Congress' priority. Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is an attorney with the Brennan Center for Justice ...

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House Approves the DISCLOSE Act – A Critical First Step in ...

2010-06-25T20:00:00Z

And it must pass the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826; S. 751) to ensure that all candidates for office, especially those not benefiting from corporate spending, have a foundation to run viable campaigns. ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Bill in Congress for Public ...

2010-06-25T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide for public funding for congressional candidates, now has 156 co-sponsors. It gained three co-sponsors during the last two weeks. No other election law bill pending in ...

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Sam Seder on Social Security: Are We In 2005, or 2010? | FDL Action

2010-06-24T20:00:00Z

To solve the biggest problem facing America today, I refer you to Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) – matching public funding of federal elections. Reply. medicinecat June 25th, 2010 at 4:59 pm ...

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Sam Seder on Social Security: Are We In 2005, or 2010? | FDL Action

2010-06-24T20:00:00Z

Dylan Ratigan: Wall Street Reform: Politicians Lie, Media Applauds ...

2010-06-24T20:00:00Z

We could decide that all political advertising is a public service message and therefore free. To solve the biggest problem facing America today, I refer you to Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) – matching public funding of ...

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House passes DISCLOSE Act, takes critical step in addressing ...

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

I fail to see how the “Disclose Act” and/or the HR 1826 has any negative effect or impact on our constitution! How is having more information about source of campaign funding (sunshining) destroying our country? ...

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Joe Sestak Votes for Transparency Over Special-Interest Influence ...

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

GodLikeProductions.com Video - Audio & Image Hosting | Kindr ...

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S.752) is the best answer the American people have to the increasing influence of big money in politics. It's time to put voters before big money donors. send green star | flag as inappropriate ...

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"How to End the Game of Corporate Political Dollars," by Ciara ...

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

Enviros to Spend $11 Million on Ad Campaign for Bill They Oppose ...

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

For anyone wanting to know more about what needs to be done, I refer you to Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) – matching public funding of federal elections. Reply. onitgoes June 25th, 2010 at 8:36 am ...

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BP Lobbyist Hosts Fundraiser for Candidate Cory Gardner | Public ...

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

... on the fundraiser calling on Mr. Gardner "to show his constituents he's accountable only to them, not his big campaign donors” by showing his support for the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) by signing the Voters First Pledge. ...

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Above Average Jane: Disclose Act Passes House

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

House passes DISCLOSE Act, takes critical step in addressing ...

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

Livestreaming the Closed Door Fiscal Commission Pt. 5 | MyFDL

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) – public funding of federal elections. 2. The Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 – (Change the top tax bracket to 50% instead of 35% to pay down the deficit). ...

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Black Tuesday: FinReg Goodies Handed Out to One Industry After ...

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

Livestreaming the Closed Door Fiscal Commission Pt. 5 | The Seminal

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

A Way to Empower Small Donors | Public Campaign

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

"The most effective and comprehensive solution is the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), bipartisan legislation that would sever the ties between members of Congress and their special interest donors." Click here to read the full letter. ...

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Rep. Alan Grayson: The McChrystal Moment: Swords or Plowshares

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

... a lot of it trying to influence government to srew you and me. For anyone wanting to know more about what needs to be done, I refer you to Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) – matching public funding of federal elections. ...

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Privatizing Social Security and Medicare… « Moneyed Politicians

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

Ask your Senators and House representatives to co-sign the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). And vote 100% against incumbents, during the primaries so you can keep your favored party. There are few (if any) of today's ...

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Raymond J. Learsy: Obama Needs to Raise the Specter of a Veto as ...

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

Government Policy: Campaign Finance: Potential Legislative and ...

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

Legislation on public financing of congressional campaigns was introduced in early 2009 (H.R. 158, H.R. 1826, H.R. 2056, S. 751, and S. 752). The cycle also witnessed new or expanded techniques for raising and spending money, ...

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The United States Of Plutocracy - floridatoday.com | Opinion ...

2010-06-21T20:00:00Z

The most effective and comprehensive solution is the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), bipartisan legislation that would sever the ties between members of Congress and their special interest donors. The bill would allow federal ...

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At the same time the firm is a systemsintegrator and value added ...

2010-06-17T20:00:00Z

Y.) for cosponsoring the Fair Elections Now Act in their respectivechambers, S 752 and H.R. 1826:”Campaign costs continue to skyrocket, and members of Congress are forced tospend ever-increasing hours raising money for their re-election ...

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Jobs Bill Fails Cloture Test Again; Future Uncertain | FDL News Desk

2010-06-17T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) – public funding of federal elections. 2. Financial Regulation – end Too Big To Fail, go back to Glass-Steagall, reign in the derivatives market. 3. The Bipartisan Tax Fairness and ...

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BeaconEquity is a Web site wholly-owned by BlueWave AdvisorsLLC ...

2010-06-17T20:00:00Z

for cosponsoring the FairElections Now Act, H.R. 1826:”Campaign costs continue to skyrocket, and members of Congress are forced tospend ever-increasing hours raising money for their re-election. Copyright Business Wire 2009. ...

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Jobs Bill Fails Cloture Test Again; Future Uncertain | FDL News Desk

2010-06-17T20:00:00Z

Climate Action Partnership USCAP- a diverse coalition of leading ...

2010-06-17T20:00:00Z

Would public financing bill for congressional races improve democracy?

2010-06-16T20:00:00Z

artvandela, Have you read the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826)? Before a candidate for the House of Representatives can receive $900000 from the public fund, he or she must have received a minimum of 1500 donations (all must be less ...

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Would public financing bill for congressional races improve democracy?

2010-06-16T20:00:00Z

Would public financing bill for congressional races improve democracy?

2010-06-16T20:00:00Z

Rep. Tom Price, OCE Investigation, and Campaign Cash | Public ...

2010-06-15T20:00:00Z

Price should immediately co-sponsor the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), legislation that would sever the ties between members of Congress and their campaign contributors. It's time to show his constituents he represents them, ...

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North Texas Progressive Newsletter: News from the North Texas ...

2010-06-13T20:00:00Z

Check out our Democracy Tool Box for a useful set of links to be an informed citizen. Share with others. However, before the vote on June 15th, please review the Fair Election Now Act (HR 1826) and (S 752) and the DISCLOSE Act. ...

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10 Vital Steps To Changing America

2010-06-10T20:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826) - public funding of federal elections to reduce rampant corruption in our government. 2. Financial Regulation – end Too Big To Fail, go back to Glass-Steagall, reign in derivatives – to, among other things, ...

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ReelFacts Productions » Blog Archive » FAIR ELECTIONS NOW ACT

2010-06-09T20:00:00Z

Detailed look at how the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) would work: http://pingree.house.gov/Fair%20elections%20now%20act.pdf. Click here to read the full U.S. House of Representatives Fair Elections Now Act: ...

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Senate Dems Fight to Keep Taxes Low on Wall Street Millionaires ...

2010-06-08T20:00:00Z

Pass the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) – public funding of federal elections to reduce rampant corruption in our government. 2. Financial Regulation – end Too Big To Fail, go back to Glass-Steagall, reign in derivatives ...

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Election Law: Arizona Matching Funds Roundup

2010-06-08T20:00:00Z

The BNA report quotes Bob Edgar of Common Cause as follows: "Bob Edgar, president of Common Cause, said the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826, S. 752) 'sidesteps the Arizona problem by linking the payment of matching funds to each ...

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Summer Fun(draisers), Day 2 | Public Campaign Action Fund

2010-06-07T20:00:00Z

He is a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), legislation that would sever the ties between Congress and special interests. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) will be rocking out with her campaign donors at the Carole King and ...

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Mario Piperni dot Com » Blog Archive » The Gulf Spill – Knowing ...

2010-06-06T20:00:00Z

1) Demand your Senators and Representative sign on to HR 1826 or the companion Senate bill and vote FOR it!!! Read “Money In the House: Campaign Funds and Congressional Party Politics (Transforming American Politics)” by Marian ...

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Dirigo Blue:: Rosa's Big Bad Bid

2010-06-06T20:00:00Z

To post this comment click here: Otherwise click cancel. You must enter a subject for your comment. I'll note that (0.00 / 0). Rep. Chellie Pingree is a cosponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752). Read more here. ...

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Regional Campaign Organizer (Term-Contract Position) (Cleveland Area)

2010-06-05T20:00:00Z

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Common Cause is currently hiring Regional Organizers to work on a national campaign to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826, S 752). The full-time positions are based in or around Philadelphia, Cleveland, ...

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Who Wants Fair Elections Now ? « MN Political Roundtable

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

As the candidates call and ask for your donation, ask them instead to support HR 1826. In fact, challengers can be listed on the website if they will support this legislation. Post to Twitter. By MNCentral, on June 3rd, ...

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Gretchen Morgenson: 3000 Pages Of Financial Reform Still Not Enough

2010-05-28T20:00:00Z

We need a mass campaign every day until it's done. Start mid-June, Jul 1 at the latest and do a sustained campaign until they do it. HR 1826 is not strong enough - it's "opt-in" not mandatory. We need MANDATORY public campaign financing .

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Blue in Guadalupe: Our Internet Sold Out for Campaign Contributions

2010-05-28T20:00:00Z

It's time we passed the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, which provides for voluntary public campaign financing. Call you congressman and urge him to support Net Neutrality and co-sponsor HR 1826. Posted by Blue_in_Guadalupe at 3:59 PM ...

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2010-05-27T20:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826. Demand Paper Ballots to insure the integrity of our electoral process. Amend the Constitution to rescind the opinion of the court that Corporations are persons. Permalink | Leave a comment »

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Government Policy: Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v ...

2010-05-27T20:00:00Z

Tell your congressional representative and Senator to pass the ...

2010-05-27T20:00:00Z

Penny Hill Press » Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v ...

2010-05-27T20:00:00Z

Penny Hill Press » Legislative Options After Citizens United v.FEC ...

2010-05-26T20:00:00Z

More more more. - Thieves in the Temple.

2010-05-26T20:00:00Z

Luckily, the link above also helps you advocate for H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, which would stanch the flow of corporate funding into Elections. And no, for the millionth time, money is not speech. Money is property, and the ...

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Government Policy: Legislative Options After Citizens United v.FEC ...

2010-05-26T20:00:00Z

Recap of Our Rally on Thursday, May 20th « MoveOn Greater San ...

2010-05-24T20:00:00Z

The two bills are HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, introduced a year ago, and a new one called the DISCLOSE act. HR 1826, which now has 151 co-sponsors in the House, allows Congressional candidates to declare that they will ...

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Blue in Guadalupe: Elections should be won, not bought

2010-05-19T20:00:00Z

If you want Congress to work for you and not special interests call your representative today and urge him to co-sponsor the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826. Posted by Blue_in_Guadalupe at 10:27 PM ...

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After Tuesday - How about reform that puts voters back in charge ...

2010-05-19T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act, pending in both the House and Senate (HR 1826, S 752), would end the era of divided loyalties in Washington by replacing today's dominance of pay-to-play special interests with a system that puts voters in ...

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Pearl Korn: The DNC, DCCC and DSCC Need Makeovers ...

2010-05-18T20:00:00Z

Dems must pass the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826; find out more at http://www.fairelectionsnow.org/), which would help level the playing field for new candidates, providing public funding with 4-1 matching funds and no ...

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Penny Hill Press » Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v ...

2010-05-17T20:00:00Z

Government Policy: Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v ...

2010-05-16T20:00:00Z

Reload Parent Window Using Javascript | Info » Different Kind Of ...

2010-05-16T20:00:00Z

... Eva Clayton former Congresswoman 1st District NC; Evelyn Wilson Edgecombe County Public Schools Chair; Executive Privilege System Broken; Expose; Facebook Friend Gone Sour; Fair Elections Now Act (HR-1826); Faith-based Education ...

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David Donnelly: Think About the Existing Flood of Angry Voters ...

2010-05-16T20:00:00Z

With 152 House co-sponsors, the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) is popular and populist, and ready-made to be the answer to the problem facing both Washington and the country. It is both good policy and good ...

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All Things Reform: Legislation

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

H.R.1826-- Official: To reform the financing of House elections, and for other purposes. as introduced. > Leading Environmental Groups Show Their Support for Comprehensive Climate and Clean Energy Policy bit.ly/9asxGA ...

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H.J.Res.84: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

Help send a message to Congress: Take the donor pledge today ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

FEC decision, and they need to know that the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) must be a part of the solution to the influx of corporate cash in our elections. This grassroots effort will make sure candidates realize that ...

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Testimony on the DISCLOSE Act for the House Admin. Committee ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

Furthermore, and on a more fundamental level, Congress should embrace small donor public financing like that proposed by the Fair Elections Now Act (FENA), HR 1826. FENA would provide qualified candidates an initial grant, ...

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Bozeman Talks | News | Fair elections? An oxymoron?

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn.) and Walter Jones, Jr. (R-N.C.). The bill would allow federal ...

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Bill Lynch Supports Fair Elections Now Act

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Spector (D-Pa.) and in the House by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn.) and Walter Jones, Jr. (R-N.C.) in 2009. ...

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Campaign Finance Decision Leaves Democrats With Anger, but Few ...

2010-05-03T20:00:00Z

Some Democrats are backing bills — sponsored in the House by Connecticut Democrat John B. Larson (HR 1826) and in the Senate by Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin of Illinois (S 752) — that would establish an optional public financing ...

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On The Hill: Campaign Spending Bill Pleases Watchdogs

2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

the Shareholder Protection Act (H.R. 4790), which would require a majority of all shareholders to approve annually political expenditures desired by the management of publicly held corporations;; the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 ...

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Letters | Letters | Colorado Springs Independent

2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

The only way to make this happen is to contact your legislators and encourage them to support SB 752 and HR 1826. It may be the only way to ensure our future. — Stu King. Pine. Military lesson. In response to Dave White ("Slaves to ...

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Campaign Spending Bill Pleases Watchdogs | The Democratic Daily

2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

Travis County Democratic Party | Resolutions CEC is Considering

2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

Now is the time to move boldly in favor of Clean Election initiatives such as the federal Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). We call on all Americans to tell their local, state, and federal officials that this decision must ...

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What's Really at the Root of Our Problems and What We Can Do About It

2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826) establishing voluntary public financing. These are living, breathing bills that need our support. In the House it has 147 co-sponsors, including a few Republicans. If campaign finance reform sounds wonky, ...

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Of pots, kettles, Wall Street cash and GOP double standards «

2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

I can only imagine what they were thinking about over at the National Republican Congressional Committee when they decided it would be a great idea to make a fuss about how much money the Democrats have been taking from Wall Street ...

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Clarent Hospital | Info » Different Kind Of Prose Literature

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Congressional Redistricting ...

2010-04-24T20:00:00Z

Other election law bills that have gained co-sponsors in the last week are HR 1826, which gained 3 (so that now it has 147); and HR 3335, which gained 2 (so that now it has 32). HR 1826 is public funding for candidates for Congress. ...

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Book Brief: The Crisis of Capitalist Democracy | Brennan Center ...

2010-04-21T20:00:00Z

There are existing Congressional bills that would provide this option such as the Fair Elections Now Act (FENA H.R. 1826). Perhaps solutions that go to the heart of our democratic crisis, instead of our capitalist crisis, ...

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Book Brief: The Crisis of Capitalist Democracy

2010-04-21T20:00:00Z

There are existing Congressional bills that would provide this option such as the Fair Elections Now Act (FENA HR 1826). Perhaps solutions that go to the heart of our democratic crisis, instead of our capitalist crisis, ...

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Book Brief: The Crisis of Capitalist Democracy

2010-04-21T20:00:00Z

Waking Planet: What We Can Do to Oppose Corporate Domination of ...

2010-04-21T20:00:00Z

Congressman Hinchey, Co-sponsor of H.R. 1826. Senator Gillibrand, Co-sponsor of S. 752. Senator Schumer, ask him to Co-sponsor S.752. Pass State and Local Resolutions Urge your state legislators to pass a resolution calling on Congress ...

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Florida GOP passes Anti-RomneyCare ballot question – Central ...

2010-04-21T20:00:00Z

And in time, a state-level version of FENA (Fair Elections, H.R. 1826), and I would love to see a reform toward instant-runoff voting as well. That last one is tailor made for Tea Party types, but sad to say, that crowd's all hat and no ...

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Radioman's Kansas City: Tell Congress to pass the Fair Elections bill

2010-04-20T20:00:00Z

Modeled on successful programs that are law in seven states and two cities, the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) would free our elected officials from the fundraising treadmill and allow them to focus on the challenges we're up ...

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H.Res.1275: Expressing disapproval of the decision issued by the ...

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

O'Donoghue on his way to 'Young Gun' status – Central Florida ...

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

... more interesting (and relevant) story is the congressman's impressive small-donor, 'money-bomb' fundraising over the last year–appropriate for a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now legislation currently in the pipeline (H.R. 1826). ...

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Flinging Towards the Sun: Congressman Maurice Hinchey at SUNY New ...

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

Support the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826 and S752) [This act "provides voluntary public financin for conressional races so that candidates are beholden only to voters not corporations or special interests." ...

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North Carolina Elections - Protecting The Vote: Federal Election ...

2010-04-17T20:00:00Z

The NC Coalition for Verified Voting is a grassroots organization focused on the issue of transparency in elections and checks and balances for voting machines elections. We study and research the issue of voting to ensure the dignity ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Two Election Law Bills in U.S. ...

2010-04-16T20:00:00Z

During that period, HR 1826, public funding for candidates for Congress, gained 4 co-sponsors, and now has 144. Also in that period, HR 3335, requiring the states to let ex-felons vote in federal elections, gained one co-sponsor, ...

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Citizens United Response To Be Very Limited, Will More Meaningful ...

2010-04-15T20:00:00Z

The flaw with HR 1826 (the legislation referenced in this article) is that it is opt in. It should be mandatory that all elections are publicly financed. Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 01:47 PM on 4/17/2010 ...

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Nick Nyhart: A Taxing Situation | Best Breaking News

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

C.), the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) has the broad, bipartisan and cross-caucus support of 144 House members and 13 Senators. Across the country today, Tea Party activists will protest the IRS because they have to pay ...

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Attend "We the People: A Forum to Defend Democracy" | Public Campaign

2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

Hinchey is a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), which would allow qualified candidates for Congress the option to run using a public grant and only small donations. Other panelists include Margery F. Baker, ...

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Voting News: VA Gov plans literacy test for ex-felons. TN to fix ...

2010-04-11T20:00:00Z

Two Election Law Bills in U.S. House Gain Co-Sponsors in Last 30 Days - During the last 30 days, two election law bills in the U.S. House have gained co-sponsors. During that period, HR 1826, public funding for candidates for C.. ...

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Escondido Democratic Club » April meeting: Prop. 15 begins taking ...

2010-04-11T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1826 has 141 co-sponsors, she noted, including local Representatives Davis and Filner. The Senate bill, SD 752, has 10 co-sponsors, including Senator Boxer. Hamilton said staff of Senator Feinstein have assured her the Senator is ...

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Breaking The Mold: Help Support The Fair Elections Now Act!

2010-04-10T20:00:00Z

I'm writing you because I support the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752 in Senate, HR 1826 in House), a bipartisan bill that was just introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and in the House by Reps. ...

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Ethical Democracy 101: THE BEST GOVERNMENT MONEY CAN BUY

2010-04-09T20:00:00Z

A bill before congress called Fair Elections Now Act in the House side with 141 cosponsors H.R. 1826 and in the Senate S.752 with 10 cosponsors; with this act candidates can run for office on a mix of limited Fair Elections funds and a ...

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Citizens United Spawns New Nonprofit Legislation Initiatives ...

2010-04-03T20:00:00Z

After one year, support for Fair Elections Now Act at all time high

2010-04-03T20:00:00Z

From: Public Campaign [Wikipedia.org]. Article: Support for Fair Elections Now Act at All-Time High. Public cache of article webpage, with highlighting and notes: http://diigo.com/0a92s. Reference: HR1826 - Fair Elections Now Act and ...

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Flinging Towards the Sun: Stream of Consciousness... Nose Dive ...

2010-04-03T20:00:00Z

PRESS RELEASE: After one year, support for Fair Elections Now Act at all time high - Public Campaign issued a press release today marking the one year anniversary of the the introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) ...

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Nick Nyhart: One year ago, Fair Elections now more than ever

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

752, HR 1826) would allow candidates to rely solely on their grassroots base to fund their campaigns–not entrenched Washington lobbyists or wealthy financiers. With Fair Elections, candidates can run for office on a mix of limited Fair ...

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Truth to Power: April Fools

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752) in Congress. read more. 20 hours ago. Speaking Freely · The problem with forcing schools to call the police - I realized after ...

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Nick Nyhart: One year later, Fair Elections now more than ever ...

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

Faced with an increased threat of corporate interference in elections, the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) would allow candidates to rely solely on their grassroots base to fund their campaigns--not entrenched Washington ...

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PRESS RELEASE: After one year, support for Fair Elections Now Act ...

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

Public Campaign issued a press release today marking the one year anniversary of the the introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) in Congress. “Since the Fair Elections Now Act was introduced one year ago, ...

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Truth to Power: "The MMF Inc"

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752) in Congress. read more. 3 hours ago. Speaking Freely · The problem with forcing schools to call the police - I realized after ...

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» Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP - Attorneys at Law

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, authored and presented by Rep. "Coach" Williams (D-Avondale Estates), addresses the lack of disabled parking spaces at and around the Capitol. HR 1826 urges the Georgia Building Authority to provide additional parking for ...

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One-Year Anniversary! | Public Campaign

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752) in Congress. The bill, which now has 141 co-sponsors in the House and 11 co-sponsors in the Senate, has been building great ...

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PRESS RELEASE: After one year, support for Fair Elections Now Act ...

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

ohioimPACT.org - Political Accountability for Citizens Today

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

Do campaign contributions reduce judicial independence and influence judicial decisions? Do officials favor their wealthy campaign contributors? Are our representatives really that representative of our citizens?

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» Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP - Attorneys at Law

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

HR 1826 – Rep. Earnest ("Coach") Williams authored this Resolution which urges the Georgia Building Authority to provide additional parking for those individuals with disabilities who are visiting the Georgia State Capitol. ...

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The show so far for Tuesday, March 30, 2010. - Thieves in the Temple.

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

Whither H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act? Don't they know what "Now" means? The House Administration Committee held hearings last July, but thomas.loc.gov gives no further information -- no vote, no nothing. ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Public Funding Bill is Only ...

2010-03-27T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, the public funding bill, now has 141 co-sponsors. HR 3025, to require bipartisan commissions in each state to draw congressional district boundaries, still has 27. HR 4918, the newer bill on gerrymandering, which requires that ...

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Truth to Power: The Welfare State

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752) in Congress. read more. 13 hours ago. Speaking Freely · The problem with forcing schools to call the police - I realized after ...

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Now, Healthcare for Democracy?

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826 ). In the House the effort has 138 co-sponsors, including Republican Mike Castle. These are living, breathing bills we can actively champion with a good chance of passing before November. It's a practical solution that's ...

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Now, Healthcare for Democracy?

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Jane Hamsher: Why Is Richard Trumka Taking Money From College ...

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

the albany project:: Remember the State of the State?

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

There is a federal bill that is, unfortunately, gaining support as well (H.R.1826/S.752, the "Fair Elections Now Act"). It is a sort of hybrid between matching funds and "Clean Elections." It stinks too. For details on why, ...

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CRS — Legislative Options After Citizens United v. FEC ...

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

NPR: Groups push for public financing | Public Campaign Action Fund

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

Since the decision was announced, major donors, faith leaders, top executives, and nearly 200000 Americans have pushed back, citing the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) as the most effective, comprehensive response. ...

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NPR: Groups push for public financing | Public Campaign

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

The Alliance For Democracy - News, eNewsletters, Alerts and ...

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

In the wake of the Citizens United decision and recent attacks on state level election funding laws, one very necessary reform is not as much in the spotlight: public funding for elections. A little media love came its way this morning ...

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Lawrence Lessig: The Moment

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

A Movie to Depress You on a Saturday Night — So Do Something

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill HR1826. 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North Dakota. Then congress MUST reinstate all the strict pre-Reagan ...

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Democracy for New Mexico: Rep. Ben Ray Luján Guest Blog: Let's Ask ...

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

I noticed that Reps Lujan, Heinrich and Teague all signed on to co-sponsor HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act. 140 co-sponsors, and only 3 of them are Republicans. Wonder what lies the R's will dream up to oppose HR 1826? ...

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Teague leaning against supporting reform bill, Washington Post ...

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

And he IS supporting a lot of good legislation that Pearce would automatically say “NO” to, like HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, along with Heinrich and Lujan. There are 140 co-sponsors, and only 3 of them are Republicans. See ...

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Stop the Money Train to Washington - The Petition Site

2010-03-17T20:00:00Z

I strongly urge you to co-sponsor and support the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) to create a citizen-funded election system for congressional races. This critical reform would allow candidates to run for office on a blend of small ...

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Stop the Money Train to Washington | Civic Direct

2010-03-17T20:00:00Z

Ask your representatives to cosponsor H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act and put elections back in the voters' hands, not corporations. Average: Select rating, Poor, Okay, Good, Great, Awesome. No votes yet ...

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Stop the Money Train to Washington - The Petition Site

2010-03-17T20:00:00Z

The Small Donor Solution - Nick Troiano

2010-03-17T20:00:00Z

He convincingly argued that the solution is in the hands of small donors and a voluntary system of public financing, which has taken the form of the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 & H.R. 1826). The Act would create a system of public ...

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30 former members of Congress tell Washington, D.C.: "The Time is ...

2010-03-15T20:00:00Z

"We former members may disagree about the details of how to fix this problem – but we feel legislation like the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752) is a step in the right direction." For the full ad, click here. ...

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Democracy for New Mexico: NM-02 Voters Want Congress and Rep ...

2010-03-15T20:00:00Z

... Southwest Research and Information Center · Wild Earth Guardians · World Wildlife Fund · Democracy for New Mexico - Blogged · counter hit make · Site Meter · « Calling Congressman Harry Teague: Health Care Ref

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Sen. Fritz Hollings: 'Laws for Sale' Rings True

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

First, instead of overturning Citizens United, Lessig endorses the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) that was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). ...

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Politics Cannot Be Fixed — Mises Economics Blog

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

This is why many incumbents are so resistant to co-sponsoring public funding bills like the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826 and S. 752). If publicly funded elections were good for incumbents, they would have passed a long time ago. ...

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The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog: Nell Minow '77 ...

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

I urge the Members of this committee to give careful consideration to the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). This measure would enact a voluntary alternative system for financing federal elections, giving candidates the ...

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The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog: Nell Minow '77 ...

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

Granny D: Money is Stealing Our Democracy | Drudge Retort

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Granny D: Money is Stealing Our Democracy | Drudge Retort

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Jobs in Washington, DC Metro Area: Jobs List 3/12/10

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Now Act (HR 1826, S 752). The position is initially funded for three months. The National Field Director will be supervised by the Campaign Manager, and will be advised by Public Campaign and Common Cause senior field staff. His or ...

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H.R.4790: Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

Let Senator Schumer know that wording of HR 4790 to protect shareholders must be in any final bill. Tell your elected official to pass the Fair Elections Now Act Progress to date: Congressman Hinchey, Co-sponsor of H.R. 1826 . ...

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Joe Sestak Supports Effort to End For-Profit Earmarks | Erie ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

He is a co-sponsor of HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, which, among other things, would strengthen the system for public financing of elections. "I believe that any step that can be taken toward removing the influence of money would ...

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Driving on the Vine: my first public amendment

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

i don't necessarily agree with the idea of campaign finance reform, and especially not the Federal Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) because CFR offers the incumbent a significant advantage over his or her competitor. ...

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View Point: Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American ...

2010-03-06T19:00:00Z

campaign finance bill H.R.1826 <http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1826/show>. *4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North Dakota.* Then congress MUST reinstate all the strict ...

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Bob Burnett: America's Locust Years

2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v. Federal Election ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

68, HR 158, HR 1826, HR 2056, HR 3859, HR 4487,HR 4511, HR 4517, HR 4522, HR 4523, HR 4527, HR 4537, HR 4540, S. 752, S. 2954, and S. 2959. Given the pace of developments since the ruling, this report is not intended to be exhaustive. ...

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Corporations are not the people: Democracy in action

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

In his reply, he shared my concern on the Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission decision and explained that he was cosponsoring HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, to establish public financing of Congressional elections. ...

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Paige Rodriguez: Fair Elections Now Act is a bad idea

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

I am writing in response to Shirley Jin's recent letter (Feb 26), in which she voiced her support of the “Fair Elections Now Act” (HR 1826), co-sponsored by Congressman Jared Polis. This kind of legislation always has a nice sounding ...

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The People's Campaign for the Constitution Blog » Supreme Court ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) would provide public funding for Congressional candidates who have raised a certain large number of donations under $100 from their home districts, and a further four-to-one match for ...

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Public Funding Bill in US House Gains 5 Co-Sponsors in Last Week

2010-02-26T19:00:00Z

HR 1826, which provides for public funding for candidates for Congress, gained 5 co-sponsors in the last week, and now has 138. No other election-law bill in the House gained any co-sponsors in the last week, except for HR 3025. ...

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End fear, stop chase for campaign cash - Agnes Gund - POLITICO.com

2010-02-25T19:00:00Z

to urge that the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) be included as part of the legislative response to the Roberts court's Citizens United decision. Under the Fair Elections Now Act, candidates for Congress would be able to run ...

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Virtual Town Hall Today with Lead House Fair Elections Sponsor Rep ...

2010-02-24T19:00:00Z

Click here http://townhall.fairelectionsnow.org TODAY, February 25 at 6:00 P.M. EST for a virtual town hall meeting with Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) lead House sponsor, Rep. John B. Larson (D-Conn.). ...

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Want to Fix Broken Government? Independents Say Structural ...

2010-02-24T19:00:00Z

Virtual Townhall at 6:00 p.m. on Citizen-Funded Elections « Rock ...

2010-02-24T19:00:00Z

Momentum for the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) is growing – due to you. Lead House sponsor, Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.), wanted to speak to you directly to thank you, answer your questions, and to encourage you to continue to act to ...

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Reminder: Virtual Town Hall With Rep. Larson | Public Campaign

2010-02-24T19:00:00Z

Tomorrow: Rep. John Larson Virtual Town Hall | Public Campaign

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

Rep. Larson wanted to speak to you directly to answer your questions and encourage continued support for the Fair Elections Now Act. (H.R. 1826, S. 752). Log on tomorrow at: http://townhall.fairelectionsnow.org/. ...

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Democracy for New Mexico: Reps. Luján, Heinrich, Teague Cosponsor ...

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

Posted by: qofdisks | Feb 24, 2010 8:32:24 PM. Glad to hear that Teague co-sponsored this bill. He is also a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) but as near as I can tell it has been stuck in committee since June 2009. ...

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Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v. Federal Election ...

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

Leveling the Playing Field

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826). This measure would empower average people to participate in politics with small donations, and would return the gaze of our elected officials solely to the needs of their districts and the nation as a whole, ...

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Sue Anderson: Fair Elections Now Act

2010-02-21T19:00:00Z

Ballot Access News: Wealthy campaign donors appeal to Nancy Pelosi ...

2010-02-20T19:00:00Z

The February 19 issue of California Watch has this article about a letter sent recently by wealthy campaign donors to Speaker Nancy Pelosi [a Democrat], asking her to support HR 1826 [Also referred to as the "Fair Elections Now Act"] ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Wealthy Campaign Donors Ask ...

2010-02-19T19:00:00Z

The February 19 issue of California Watch has this article about a letter sent recently by wealthy campaign donors to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, asking her to support HR 1826, the Public Funding bill in the U.S. House. ...

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Support the Fair Elections Now Act

2010-02-18T19:00:00Z

(S 752, HR 1826). The bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act was offered by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Arlen Specter (D-PA), and Reps. John Larson (D-CT) and Walter Jones (R-NC). With senior leaders in the Senate and House taking the lead, ...

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Jennifer Bohn: A new Corporatocracy | Daily Camera: Letters to the ...

2010-02-18T19:00:00Z

Citizens can write letters to representatives calling for support of the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826). Though this ruling seriously undermines our democracy, we can be empowered by this opportunity to make a stand and demand ...

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Congress responds to the Supreme Court's Campaign Finance decision

2010-02-18T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1826 (sponsor Larson)- amends law to allow public financing for House elections, and much more. It is a fairly comprehensive bill. H.R. 2056 (Tierney) – amends law to allow public financing for House elections and creates a Clean ...

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Nonprofit Calls to Action and the Legislative Response ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

John Larson (D-CT) introduced the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826), which attempts to limit the impact of corporate funds on elections by offering a public financing alternative. “The bill would allow federal candidates to ...

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The Indypendent » Corporations Unleashed: Landmark supreme court ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) would provide public financing of elections and is being led by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Arlen Specter (D-PA) and Representatives John Larson (D-CT) and Walter Jones (R-NC). ...

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Major Party Donors Tell Speaker Pelosi: Pass Fair Elections

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

Public Campaign & Common Cause. Nearly 60 major Democratic party donors sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) today urging her to push the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, HR 1826) as the response to the Supreme ...

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Nick Nyhart: Donors speak out on Fair Elections

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

urging her to work with her colleagues to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) in response to the Supreme Court's wrongheaded decision lifting the ban on corporate and union independent spending in our elections. ...

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Nick Nyhart: Donors Speak Out on Fair Elections

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

urging her to work with her colleagues to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) in response to the Supreme Court's wrongheaded decision lifting the ban on corporate and union independent spending in our elections. ...

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Letter to the Editor: Change Corporate Domination « Bullwings ...

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

And he doesn't support H.R.1826 for publicly funded elections, stating that it would take money away from education and social programs. That is a false excuse. It would cost little, save a lot, and allow our representatives to spend ...

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CRS — Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v. Federal ...

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

68, H.R. 158, H.R. 1826, H.R. 2056, H.R. 3859, H.R. 4487,H.R. 4511, H.R. 4517, H.R. 4522, H.R. 4523, H.R. 4527, H.R. 4537, H.R. 4540, S. 752, S. 2954, and S. 2959. Given the pace of developments since the ruling, this report is not ...

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Announcement LEGISLATION TO LIMIT THE ROLE OF BIG-MONEY INTERESTS ...

2010-02-14T19:00:00Z

752 / HR 1826). These bills, which deal with the financing of campaigns for the US Senate and US House of Representatives, would allow qualified candidates to receive campaign financing from a public fund instead of from lobbyists and ...

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Jason Huitt's Blog

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

I am writing today as your constituent to ask you to support the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826/S. 752. The Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United last month is exactly wrong for America. Congress' current legislative efforts to ...

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Got a question for Sen. Carl Levin? Let us know | MLive.com

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

Given that Senator Levin admitted the modern day United States Senate is fundamentally broken, are you willing to support the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826 -http://www.fairelectionsnow.org/more/summary) to take corporate ...

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Shirley Jin: Fair Elections Now Act

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (HR1826 and S.752) would do just that. It was introduced in the US House and Senate in 2009 and provides for public funding for the campaigns of qualified House and Senate candidates. ...

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Campaign Reform Groups: Dems' Proposal Would Leave Job Undone ...

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) would let members of Congress opt out of the pay-to-play political system. The legislation has 134 cosponsors in the House. Under Fair Elections, candidates run by raising small ...

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Campaign Reform Groups: Dems' Proposal Would Leave Job Undone ...

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

752, HR 1826) would let members of Congress opt out of the pay-to-play political system. The legislation has 134 cosponsors in the House. Under Fair Elections, candidates run by raising small contributions from people in their home ...

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What is the FDA good for?

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

The House Bill is HR 1826 Fair Elections Now Act sponsored by John Larson of Connecticut. The Senate Bill is S. 752 Fair Elections Now Act sponsored by Dick Durbin of Illinois. ##. Proof positive that the “green” crowd cares nothing for ...

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Campaign Finance Combat: Democrats Unveil Proposals To Curb ...

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

Lawrence Lessig and Change Congress are urging support of the Fair Elections Now Act which is H.R. 1826 / S. 752. Learn more (& quickly!) at the Change Congress site: http://action.change-congress.org/ ...

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The Harvard Law Record - Lessig levels Citizens United decision

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

Support fair elections now - Whidbey News Times

2010-02-09T19:00:00Z

One of many reasons Larry Kalb and Diana McGinness are vying to replace the incumbent, Rick Larsen, became apparent when candidate McGinness asked why Mr. Larsen does not support H.R. 1826 (the Fair Elections Now Act), which now has 128 ...

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Government Policy: Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v ...

2010-02-08T19:00:00Z

Justice Thomas' Reasoning — Dangerous for Democracy

2010-02-08T19:00:00Z

One immediate step we can take right now step is to ensure passage of the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act–S.752, HR1826. It establishes a workable system of small donations combined with voluntary public financing for congressional ...

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Supreme Court on Elections? | Politically Illustrated

2010-02-08T19:00:00Z

“From business executives to faith leaders to ordinary Americans, everyone is sick of time Congress spends courting Wall Street and other special interests,” said David Donnelly, a campaign manager for H.R. 1826. ...

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Your Turn – Feb. 9, 2010

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, proposes to do just that by providing public funding of elections. The funding is not from your taxes. There are 117 co-sponsors so far, none from Bexar County. If you want your vote to count, ...

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Frances Moore Lappe: Justice Thomas' Reasoning — Dangerous for ...

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

Your Turn – Feb. 9, 2010

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

Faith Leaders Support the Fair Elections Act in Wake of Supreme ...

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

We believe Congress must address both the Citizens United decision and the problems of the current campaign finance system by passing the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). This measure would empower average people to ...

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Truth to Power: California Physician Conrad Murray

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

Fair Elections Week of Action Makes Impact - The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) has now reached 134 co-sponsors in the US House of Representatives - more than half of the Democratic Caucus. read m... 4 days ago ...

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[MCM] Support the Fair Elections Now Act (against the SCOTUS coup)

2010-02-06T19:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826) was introduced March 31, 2009 in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Arlen Specter (D-PA) and in the House of Representatives by Reps. John Larson (D-CT) and Walter Jones (R-NC). The bipartisan bill, based on ...

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Impractical Proposals

2010-02-06T19:00:00Z

On Thursday, HR 1826, the House Fair Elections Now Act, introduced by Democratic caucus chairman Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT), gained its 134th co-sponsor; more than half of the Democrats in the House now support the bill. ...

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News Tribune

2010-02-05T19:00:00Z

... on their own fundraising for part or all of their campaigns -- George W. Bush and Obama -- weren't punished for it by voters. They were elected president. On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/ ...

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Fair Elections Now Act Limit Special Interest in Government | blog ...

2010-02-05T19:00:00Z

Bank of America Lied Says New York AG

2010-02-05T19:00:00Z

Third parties can only have a chance if the playing field is level in promoting third party compaigns. I agree that HR 1826 makes no sense as long as the supreme court decision stands. There is enough popular sentiment to enact both. ...

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Truth to Power: "A Very Aggressive, Militarist, and Myopic State"

2010-02-05T19:00:00Z

Truth to Power: "The New Mexico Legislative Thugs" and the State

2010-02-05T19:00:00Z

A bad idea – M. Douglas Wray

2010-02-05T19:00:00Z

Right now, that means contacting them in support of the “Fair Elections Now Act” (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). The Supreme Court has made an egregious error in its ruling. It is crucial to encourage your members of Congress to rectify that ...

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Faith in Action | The General Board of Church and Society

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

The letter states that Congress must address both the Citizens United decision and the problems of the current campaign finance system by passing the “Fair Elections Now Act” (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). “This measure would empower average ...

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Former Senator Warren Rudman (R-N.H.) Calls For Fair Elections in ...

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

Former Senator Warren Rudman (R-N.H.) has an op-ed in today's Washington Post decrying the recent Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court ruling, and calls for the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) as the answer. ...

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Faith in Action | The General Board of Church and Society

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

No Talking From You, They Said « The Reformed Pastor

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

Bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act Reaches Majority of Majority in ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

On Thursday, the House Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), championed by House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (D-Conn.), gained its 134th co-sponsor, pushing the number of supporters to more than half of the Democratic Caucus. ...

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Bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act Reaches Majority of Majority in ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Democracy on Drugs: Citizens United vs. the Federal Election ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act Reaches Majority of Majority in ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) would create a voluntary system that blends limited public funds with a 4 to 1 match on donations of $100 or less. Candidates would be freed from the eternal chase for big campaign checks, ...

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Washblog || Free Speech for People moves forward in Washington State

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

The House companion bill, HR 1826, is up to 129. On our website, details here. Click on the Bill Tracking icons, to see a list of co-sponsors for each. Great thanks to all of you who have lobbied her (and her staff) with your calls, ...

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Fair Elections Week of Action Makes Impact | Public Campaign

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

"On Thursday, the House Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), championed by House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (D-Conn.), gained its 134th co-sponsor, pushing the number of supporters to more than half of the Democratic ...

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Truth to Power: The Harper Conservatives

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Act Reaches Majority of Majority - The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) has now reached 134 co-sponsors in the US House of Representatives - more than half of the Democratic Caucus. read m... 1 hour ago ...

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Zen Cybernaught: Restore Citizen's Rule After Citizens United Ruling

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Pass H.R. 1826/S. 752, the Fair Elections Now Act, which would provide voluntary public funding for congressional campaigns based on the "Clean Elections" model adopted for state elections in Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, ...

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Bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act Reaches Majority of Majority in ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) would create a voluntary system that blends limited public funds with a 4 to 1 match on donations of $100 or less. Candidates would be freed from the eternal chase for big campaign checks, ...

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Bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act Reaches Majority of Majority in ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Today, the House Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826), championed by House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (D-Conn.), gained its 134th co-sponsor, pushing the number of supporters to more than half of the Democratic Caucus. ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Public Funding Bill in ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

HR 1826, the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide for public funding of candidates for Congress, has gained 7 co-sponsors since the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in Citizens United v FEC on January 21. ...

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SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns - WAAYTV.com ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...

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SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns - WWSB ABC 7 ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Latest News | Top Stories | News Articles

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/. © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy. ...

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News Tribune

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

SPIN METER: Despite fears of corporate money, politicians cool on ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...

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SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

... on their own fundraising for part or all of their campaigns - George W. Bush and Obama - weren't punished for it by voters. They were elected president. ---. On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/ ...

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SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

... rely on their own fundraising for part or all of their campaigns — George W. Bush and Obama — weren"t punished for it by voters. They were elected president. ___. On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and HR1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/

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Public-financed campaigns

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Listed as HR 1826 and S. 752 in the House and the Senate respectively, the legislation is being sponsored by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representative John Larson (D-CT) and it provides it's own formula for how the system would work ...

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Religious Leaers Take Action | Public Campaign

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

"We believe Congress must address both the Citizens United decision and the problems of the current campaign finance system by passing the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). This measure would empower average people to ...

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News Tribune

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

SPIN METER: Despite fears of corporate money, politicians cool on ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

SPIN METER: Despite fears of corporate money, politicians cool on ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines. Accident disrupts N-Judah service ...

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Fair Elections Now Act

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

I'm writing to express my strong support for H.R. 1826/S. 752, the Fair Elections Now Act. Last month's Supreme Court Decision in Citizens United made a bad situation much worse. We need to be able to trust our institutions of democracy ...

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SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns - KRDO.com ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Spin Meter: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/. Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 15:55. Author of this article: Sharon Theimer. Show Other Articles Of This Author ...

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FOR joins call to protest Supreme Court "Citizens United" ruling ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Religious Leaders to Pelosi: Pass Fair Elections in Wake of ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Both organizations are working to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 / S.752) as the comprehensive solution to breaking the special interests' grip on our government. The proposal would create a citizen-funded election system ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Incumbents vote for Wall Street, not Main ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Using only $10 from each taxpayer's annual income tax obligation, HR 1826 would establish a fund for candidates who choose to forego private campaign funding. This is a pittance compared to the huge financial burden carried by citizens ...

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Biro Indonesia: SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/. © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy. ...

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Public-financed campaigns

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Their bill, which has been introduced in the House as H.R. 1826 and as S. 752 in the Senate, would create a voluntary public financing system for congressional candidates. To qualify, participants would be required to raise a minimum ...

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SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns | I Watch Obama

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

... rely on their own fundraising for part or all of their campaigns—George W. Bush and Obama—weren't punished for it by voters. They were elected president. ___. On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/ ...

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SPIN METER: Pols cool to public-financed campaigns - WBTV 3 News ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

SPIN METER: Pols Cool To Public-financed Campaigns - BLACK ENTERPRISE

2010-02-01T19:00:00Z

... on their own fundraising for part or all of their campaigns — George W. Bush and Obama — weren't punished for it by voters. They were elected president. ___. On the Net: Read the bills, S.752 and H.R.1826, at http://thomas.loc.gov/ ...

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Dekalb Branch NAACP: NAACP-SUPPORTED PUBLIC FINANCING OF ...

2010-02-01T19:00:00Z

To address this very real problem, Senator Richard Durbin (IL) and Congressman John Larson (CT) have introduced in the House and Senate the "Fair Elections Now Act" (S. 752 / H.R. 1826). These bills, which deal with the financing of ...

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Thieves in the Temple. - public campaign financing, preventing ...

2010-02-01T19:00:00Z

Common Cause helps you urge your Senators to support the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826/S. 752). The Fair Elections Now Act, which has been stuck in committee for almost a year, would establish a public campaign fund for House...

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H.J.Res.74: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the ...

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

Common Cause announces Week of Action on behalf of Fair Elections ...

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

Org, and 34 other organizations to canvass this week on behalf of campaign finance reform and the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, HR1826). The Week of Action will take place over the next 5 days, running from February 1-5, during which ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

One option Congressional Democrats are pursuing is the Fair Elections Now Act (SB 752 and HR 1826), which would provide for publicly funded U.S. House and Senate elections. State Democrats intend to do what they can to counter the ...

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Amend the US Constitution to Protect our Democracy | Christopher ...

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

I just petitioned my three congressional representatives to get the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) passed. As the good folks at Change Congress describe.

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Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People

2010-01-30T19:00:00Z

Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v. Federal Election ...

2010-01-30T19:00:00Z

Common Man News: Legislation to Counter Supreme Court's Campaign ...

2010-01-29T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) currently has five co-sponsors in the Senate, including Arlen Specter (D-Pennsylvania) and Barbara Boxer (D-California), and 128 co-sponsors in the House. Qualifying candidates would be ...

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oneheartforpeace: Support the Fair Elections Now Act / Reject ...

2010-01-29T19:00:00Z

The Week In Review

2010-01-28T19:00:00Z

One proposed fix is the Fair Elections Now Act (HR1826) establishing a public funding system for federal elections. The plan is garnering the support of several influential liberal organizations. One subject dominating the Congressional ...

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The MoCo Report | Watching Montgomery County, Texas: Corporate ...

2010-01-28T19:00:00Z

One such bill, the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) was introduced in 2009 and has 128 co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, including six members of the Texas congressional delegation. Unfortunately, U.S. Representative ...

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Blue Commonwealth:: Perriello Takes on Campaign Contributions

2010-01-28T19:00:00Z

Perriello is also a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, bipartisan legislation that would create a voluntary public financing system for federal elections. Perriello has sent a letter to the Speaker of the House with the ...

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MoveOn.org Urges Support of Walter Jones' Bill « Truth or Dare

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

In testimony to the House Committee on House Administration in July 2009 the Cato Institute said, “H.R. 1826 reflects a different outlook, a Progressive vision that would substitute publicly funded politics for our current largely ...

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SEIU Joins Other Liberal Groups to Fight SCOTUS Campaign Finance ...

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

Common Cause: What was Justice Alito thinking?

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

That bill (HR 1826, S 752), which has nearly 130 bipartisan co-sponsors in the House, would allow congressional candidates to run competitive campaigns on a blend of unlimited small donations matched by public funds. ...

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Supreme Court Ruling Gives Boost to Public Funding Movement | You ...

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act for publicly funded elections (H.R.1826/S.752) was introduced in the House by Representatives by John Larson (D-CT) and Walter Jones (R-NC) and in the Senate by Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Arlen Specter (D-PA), ...

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Supreme Court Ruling Gives Boost to Public Funding Movement | You ...

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

View From Turkey Ridge: Democrap Congressthing Hates Free Speech

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

Perriello is a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826, bipartisan legislation that would create a voluntary public financing system for federal elections. Today, he sent a letter to the Speaker of the House with other ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Two Illinois Republican ...

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

January 27th, 2010 at 11:50 am. A debate before the *primary* election, but to which nevertheless _all_ legally qualified candidates who might be on the *general*-election ballot are invited? Hey, sponsors of HR 1826, are you listening? ...

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Citizens United: Nonprofit Calls to Action and the Legislative ...

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

John Larson (D-CT) introduced the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826), which attempts to limit the impact of corporate funds on elections by offering a public financing alternative. "The bill would allow federal candidates to ...

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Supreme Court Ruling Gives Boost to Public Funding Movement ...

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

Alito Mouths 'NOT TRUE' At State Of The Union (VIDEO)

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

Public Citizen is urging passage of the campaign finance legislation known as the Fair Elections Now act (H.R.1826, S.752) -- a measure that had more than 100 cosponsors in the House BEFORE Citizens United v. FEC. That and a shareholder ...

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S.2959: American Elections Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

H.R.4527: Corporate and Labor Electioneering Advertisement Reform ...

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

H.R.4537: Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ...

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

Steamboat Today: Lynn Abbott: King Dollar

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

Fortunately, there is a vehicle already in place: the 2009 Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). Introduced last March in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Arlen Specter, D-Pa., and in the House of Representatives by ...

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Today's Finds

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

Did you know about the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, HR1826) in Congress??? There is already legislation pending in Congress—HR 726, the Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act—proposing a refundable tax credit. Every American should get ...

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Waking Planet: The Silver Lining in the SCOTUS Decision

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

H.R.1826). Legislation is also in the works to blunt the impact of the Supreme Court ruling, like; requiring shareholders to sign off on corporate spending on elections, requiring companies to identify themselves in paid campaign ads ...

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ManringEN: First Amendment Rights and the Non-Profit Organization

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

There are bills in Congress and the Senate that would give very unfair advantage in campaign finance to incumbents, namely, the “Fair Elections Now Act.” (S 752 and HR 1826) These bills would provide money for Legislative Department ...

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Blue Commonwealth:: Money Is Not Speech; Corporations Are Not ...

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

The bill, HR 1826, has quite a few provisions. Candidates meeting certain requirements would qualify for public funds raised voluntarily from taxpayers through a check-off on their tax returns. It would allow matching payments for small ...

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Himes' First Year, And Weicker's Big Ones

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

Congressman Himes is a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826, bipartisan legislation that would create a voluntary public financing system for federal elections. When The Message Doesn't Work, Change The Message, From NRCC ...

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H.R.4517: Freedom From Foreign-Based Manipulation in American ...

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

H.R.4510: America is for Americans Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

H.R.4523: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to ...

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

H.R.4511: Pick Your Poison Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

H.R.4522: Prohibiting Foreign Influence in American Elections Act ...

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

Campaigning Under The Fair Elections Now Act

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

...Public Campaign, would allow for public financing of House and Senate campaigns. Split into two bills, the House version (H.R.1826) would deal with House campaigns and the Senate version (S.752) would deal with Senate campaigns. Letting politicians runn

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Money in politics just got a lot worse - NashuaTelegraph.com

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752), introduced last spring, is now sitting in committee in both chambers of Congress. The House version of the bill has 127 sponsors – including New Hampshire Democrats Paul Hodes and Carol ...

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Sign petition to urge Congress to pass Fair Elections Now Act

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

752, HR 1826). Please sign our petition to Congress today: The Fair Elections Now Act is the best way to respond to the Roberts Court blatant disregard for democracy. We need to tell Congress that now, more than ever, we need to change ...

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Ruth A. Remple: Pass the Fair Elections Now Act

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

It is time to ask Congress to act quickly to make sure that corporate domination is not the future of this country. The Fair Elections Now Act. (S. 752,HR 1826) is our only option to stop this blatant disregard for democracy. ...

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Campaigning Under The Fair Elections Now Act

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

Split into two bills, the House version (HR1826) would deal with House campaigns and the Senate version (S.752) would deal with Senate campaigns. Letting politicians running for Congress draw upon federal dollars to fund their campaigns ...

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Catherine Felknor: Barrier to passing health care legislation ...

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now (FEN) Act has been introduced in both the House and Senate (HR 1826, S 752) that would make public funding available to congressional candidates who agree to spending limits. Large contributions would be banned, ...

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Vigilant, the Common Cause Texas Blog: Citizen United - Supreme ...

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

We must all work together to meet this threat to our democracy. Now is the time to move boldly in favor of Clean Election initiatives such as the federal Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). Mario X. Perez. Stewart Snider ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Will the Citizens United ...

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

@3: This, to me, is evidence supporting my view that HR 1826 does contain some bias in favor of the longer-established parties, simply because the fundraising threshold it would set for qualifying for public financing is ten times the ...

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Reno County Democrats: WHAT WERE THEY THINKING!?!

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

There is a bi-partisan bill in the house -H.R. 1826 - that has languished for some time that calls for public financing to be instituted but short of either ratifying an amendment to the constitution or all out revolution - neither of ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2010-01-23T19:00:00Z

Still, some Democrats are backing bills -- sponsored in the House by Connecticut Democrat John B. Larson (HR 1826) and in the Senate by Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin of Illinois (S 752) -- that would establish an optional public ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2010-01-23T19:00:00Z

counterspinyc: In Landmark Campaign Finance Ruling, Supreme Court ...

2010-01-23T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S.752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (D-Conn.). In the House, the bipartisan bill has attracted 125 ...

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Fair Elections Now

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

http://www.fairelectionsnow.org/ HR1826 - Fair Elections Now Act.

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Business Leaders Speak Out on Citizens United 41 Industry Leaders ...

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

“We believe Congress must address both the Citizens United decision and the problems of the current campaign finance system by passing the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). This measure would enact a voluntary alternative ...

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The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Support the Fair Elections Now Act

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

I support the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826), the bipartisan bill introduced in both chambers of Congress, that would allow congressional candidates to run for office using small donations and limited public financing, ...

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Opinion Matters: The United States Of Corporate America

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

Call your representatives and tell them to support S.752 and H.R.1826. The sanctity of our government and what remains of our democracy are at stake. Labels: H.R.1826, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, S.752, U.S. Supreme Court ...

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For some corporations, maybe there is hope.

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826). This measure would enact a voluntary alternative system for financing federal elections, giving candidates the option to run for office on a mixture of small contributions and limited public funds. ...

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Dissident Voice : Supreme Court Undermines Democracy

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

Public Financing: The 2009 Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) is now pending before Congress. Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen, says it “would provide congressional candidates with an alternative to corporate-funded ...

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Fair Elections Now - The Petition Site

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

I strongly urge you to support the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752 / H.R.1826). [YOUR COMMENTS HERE] Our election financing system is already biased toward special interests and against ordinary citizens. Lobbyists help draft legislation ...

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Archives - Rep. Perriello Statement on Supreme Court Decision

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

Change Congress Now

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

Slaughter, Massa and Maffei are co-sponsors of HR1826 and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is a co-sponsor of the Senate version of the bill, S. 752. Rep. Higgins has voiced support for the bill in previous interviews and I will call his office ...

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Your logo here | BlueNC

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

Additionally, there are FIVE NC Congressmen who have signed as co-sponsors to HR-1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, to provide optional public campaign financing for qualified congressional candidates. The five include: Jones, Miller, ...

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01-22-10 Activist Newsletter

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

Public Financing: The 2009 Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, HR1826) is now pending before Congress. Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen, says it "would provide congressional candidates with an alternative to corporate-funded ...

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Business Leaders Speak Out on Citizens United Decision Re ...

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

Supreme Court Hands American "Democracy" over to the Corporations

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S.752 and HR 1826) was introduced by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (D-Conn.). In the House, the bipartisan bill has attracted 124 ...

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In Response To Citizens United Ruling, Business Leaders Urge ...

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

End the Corrupt Political Campaign Finance System and Put the ...

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, HR1826), is an answer to the ridiculous amount of money influencing Washington; which will increase with the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing corporate money into campaigns. ...

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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree critical of Supreme Court decision ...

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

As current cosponsors of the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), a bill to create a voluntary public financing system for congressional elections that incentivizes small donations, we encourage you to include this bill in any legislation ...

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Fair Elections Now - The Petition Site

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

The Locust Fork News-Journal » Blog Archive » Supreme Court Sides ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Terrible SCOTUS Decision | WNYmedia.net

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Joe Thomas Presents: "Blog-casting": "The pot (Tom Perriello ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Rep. Perriello Statement on Supreme Court Decision

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Mirror On America: U.S. Supreme Court Embraces Corruption

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

By MARK SHERMAN Thursday, January 21, 2010; 10:18 AM WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court has ruled that corporations may spend freely to support or oppose candidates for president and Congress, easing decades-old limits on their ...

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The Locust Fork News-Journal » Blog Archive » Supreme Court Sides ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

752, HR 1826), which expands the importance of the public's voice in politics. Support for the Fair Elections legislation in Congress is at an all time high. The bill in the US House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. ...

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The Senator from Exxon-Mobil? As Supreme Court Throws Open the ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Folks, we have a problem. It's bigger than healthcare, global warming, and the economy because it cuts to the heart of every big issue we face. The symptoms of this problem are clear: Instead of doing the nation's business, ...

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UPDATED: SCOTUS overturns limits on political spending by corporations

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Pingree is an original sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), which would establish a funding system similar to the Clean Elections system that we have here in Maine. :: Update: The White House released this statement from ...

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CQ Politics | Campaign Finance Decision Leaves Democrats With ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Some Democrats are backing bills — sponsored in the House by Connecticut Democrat John B. Larson ( HR 1826 ) and in the Senate by Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin of Illinois ( S 752 ) — that would establish an optional public financing ...

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Unlimited Corporate Influence Can't Go Unchallenged

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

We urge Congress to include the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752/H.R. 1826) as part of the legislative solution to Citizens United. The Court has radically changed the political landscape and Congress needs to act to put democracy back in ...

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Unlimited corporate influence can't go unchallenged | 1Sky

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Supreme Court Decision Creates Political Crisis

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Gene Karpinski: Supreme Court Decision Will Open Floodgates for ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 & S. 752) would enact public financing for federal elections and give candidates the option to run for office on a mixture of small contributions and public funds. The legislation puts a premium on ...

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Pam's House Blend:: Rep Chellie Pingree (D-ME) Criticizes SCOTUS ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

What IS Right for Virginia: Rep. Perriello Statement on Supreme ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

The End of Democracy? - Jack & Jill Politics

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has lifted the limits that corporations can spend on political campaigns. Think about that. Corporations now have no limit that they can spend on political campaigns. ...

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H.J.Res.68: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the ...

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. Alcee Hastings for ...

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, DC by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826. The groups issued the following statement: “As the health care reform debate enters a ...

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Your Congress January

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

Jan 12, 2010 – Bill Action HR 1826: Fair Elections Now Act Cosponsorship change. Rep. Engel [D-NY17]: New cosponsor. Jan 13, 2010 – Bill Action Introduced: HR 4434: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the ban on ...

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises New York Representatives for ...

2010-01-15T19:00:00Z

for their leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, DC by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826. The groups issued the following statement: “As the health care reform debate enters a ...

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Dirigo Blue:: RESULTS of the Democratic Governor 2010 Straw Poll

2010-01-13T19:00:00Z

Chellie and Hannah Pingree testified before a House committee in July about the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752). Chellie Pingree is a cosponsor of H.R. 1826, while Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IN) is the sponsor of the Senate ...

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H.R.4435: Public Company Responsibility Act - U.S. Congress ...

2010-01-11T19:00:00Z

H.R.4432: Corporate Propaganda Sunshine Act - U.S. Congress ...

2010-01-11T19:00:00Z

H.R.4434: End Political Kickbacks Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2010-01-11T19:00:00Z

Nick Nyhart: Fair Elections is the Answer to Citizens United

2010-01-10T19:00:00Z

Nick Nyhart: Fair Elections is the Answer to Citizens United

2010-01-10T19:00:00Z

Fair Elections is the Answer to Citizens United | Public Campaign

2010-01-10T19:00:00Z

Congress should respond forcefully by passing the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826), which expands the importance of the public's voice in politics." Click here to read the full article on The Huffington Post. ...

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Dodd's Retirement Is Indictment of Campaign Finance System

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

752, HR 1826) would give candidates for Congress the option to run a competitive race with a blend of small dollar donations and limited public funds directed to candidates by individual voters. Candidates using the system could take no ...

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Nick Nyhart: Dodd's Retirement Is Indictment of Campaign Finance ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) would give candidates for Congress the option to run a competitive race with a blend of small dollar donations and limited public funds directed to candidates by individual voters. ...

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Nick Nyhart: Dodd's retirement is indictment of campaign finance ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

To change the system, Congress must pass the Fair Elections Now Act. The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, HR 1826) would give candidates for Congress the option to run a competitive race with a blend of small dollar donations and limited ...

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Nick Nyhart: Dodd's retirement is indictment of campaign finance ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

DIRECT POLITICAL ACTION 101 by Michael Moore | Automakers Car News ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826. 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North Dakota. Then congress MUST reinstate all the strict pre-Reagan ...

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State and National Politics: Dodd's Retirement Highlights ...

2010-01-06T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826) would give candidates for Congress the option to run a competitive race with a blend of small dollar donations and limited public funds. Sen. Dodd, a co-sponsor of the legislation, ...

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P010510PS-0301 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

The Party's Over For The Banksters? Fat Chance. But Sir Status Quo ...

2009-12-31T19:00:00Z

And it's why Blue America will endorse no incumbents who aren't co-sponsors of HR 1826 or S 752 (the twin Fair Election Now bills) and will endorse no challengers who don't pledge to cosponsor the legislation once they take office. ...

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Insurance Industry Successful in Initial Fight Against Public ...

2009-12-30T19:00:00Z

The House bill (HR 1826) is nearing 100 co-sponsors. In addition, yesterday the Wall Street Journal released an analysis of data from the Center for Responsive Politics that found that lobbyists have dramatically shifted their giving ...

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Derrick's Progressive News 12-29-09: Goodbye 2009 | Democratic ...

2009-12-27T19:00:00Z

But there is a comprehensive solution gaining momentum in Congress—the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752)—that would ensure that citizens' voices aren't drowned out by special interests and the lobbyists that do their bidding. ...

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Fair Elections - National Corrections Oversight Coalition

2009-12-25T19:00:00Z

Why We Need John Larson's The Fair Elections Now Act - Jonathan ...

2009-12-23T19:00:00Z

It's time for the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826), legislation that would sever the ties between big money campaign contributors and members of Congress. With Fair Elections, candidates would be able to run a competitive race ...

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… paging William Shatner … paging William Shatner … « Voting ...

2009-12-23T19:00:00Z

American Times Online: The Worst Scandal of 2009: Big Money in ...

2009-12-22T19:00:00Z

Ramblin' Jan: The Worst Scandal of 2009: Big Money in Politics

2009-12-22T19:00:00Z

The Public Option That Isn't Public At All | Health and Wellness ...

2009-12-21T19:00:00Z

Call your representative and senators and ask that they sign on to the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) http://www.fairelectionsnow.org. See the list of co-sponsors on the tabs -- Jack Lohman http://MoneyedPoliticians.net ...

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Open | SamSederShow.com

2009-12-20T19:00:00Z

With your donation, we can continue to educate lawmakers and the public about the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752), a fair-minded, common sense solution to the influence and power of wealthy campaign contributors. ...

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“Piano d'Azione di Michael Moore: 15 Cose Che Tutti Gli Americani ...

2009-12-19T19:00:00Z

Dite ai Congressisti che supportino la legge sulla campagna di finanziamento H.R. 1826. 4. Ognuno dei 50 stati deve creare una banca pubblica di proprietà statale come in Nord Dakota. Poi il Congresso DEVE reintrodurre i vincoli che ...

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Stan Breaks With The Deficit Hawks: A Very Personal Story ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

The The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) would be a move in the right direction. (belief that public's sacrifices will not be wasted or used to protect or benefit special interests. Another useful clean government reforms ...

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Stan Breaks With The Deficit Hawks: A Very Personal Story ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Stan Breaks With The Deficit Hawks: A Very Personal Story ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Fair Elections Coalition Praises Texas Representatives for ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

... Johnson (D-Texas), Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas), and Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas) for their leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. ...

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Fair Elections - National Corrections Oversight Coalition

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Taibbi on Rubin and Obama's Economic Team » New Deal 2.0

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

By Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, Brennan Center for Justice. In other words get better candidates and lower the cost of campaigns. This will also be on the California ballot in June 2010. Support HR 1826 and S 752 the Fair Elections Now Act. ...

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Campaign Finance Reform 2.0: A Small-Donor Approach to Fixing the ...

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

It concludes with a discussion of legislation now before Congress, the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752), which would establish a voluntary public funding system involving small donors and matching public funds. ...

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Senate to Drop Medicare Buy-In - The Daily Beast

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

H R 1826. That's lieberman next job. We need to call and email our elected officials and get real reform on how legislation is done. It should be illegal to take money from any company and then have input of the making of a bill ...

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Joe, Start Acting Jewish! - Page 1 - The Daily Beast

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

We need to call and email our elected officials and demand they vote for H R 1826, Publicly-funded elections and a prohibition on elected officials leaving office and becoming lobbyists. Flag It. |. Permalink. 7:27 am, Dec 15, 2009 ...

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Taibbi on Rubin and Obama's Economic Team » New Deal 2.0

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

IWA For Sunday 121309

2009-12-11T19:00:00Z

752, HR 1826), sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) would create a voluntary system that combines small dollar donors with limited public financing. Under the proposal, candidates would be free from the ...

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Political Potluck Blog: Controversy Over Reid Fundraiser ...

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826), sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) would create a voluntary system that combines small dollar donors with limited public financing. ...

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Fair Elections Now Act: Reform Toolkit

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

Modeled on successful programs that are law in seven states and two cities, the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, HR1826) would free our elected officials from the fund raising treadmill and allow them to focus on the challenges we're up ...

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Fair Elections Now Act: Reform Toolkit : Citizen Action of New York

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

Modeled on successful programs that are law in seven states and two cities, the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) would free our elected officials from the fund raising treadmill and allow them to focus on the challenges we're up ...

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Will the Supreme Court unleash corporate spending in elections?

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

Support and pass the Fair Elections Now Act (HR1826, S.752). Public financing is the single most effective legislative remedy to the current corrosive system of campaign finance. The Fair Elections Now Act offers qualified congressional ...

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Lenders Fight Mortgage Modification

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

Common Cause and Public Campaign continue to work to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826 / S.752) as the comprehensive solution to the pay-to-play culture in Washington, DC exposed by the debate over regulatory reform. ...

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Groups Use Citizens United as the Vehicle to Pass Public Financing

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

Their bill has been introduced in the House as HR 1826 and as S. 752 in the Senate, and would create a voluntary public financing system for congressional candidates. Participants would be required to raise a minimum amount of money ...

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Georgia Housing & Real Estate: Lending Industry Still Fighting ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

Common Cause and Public Campaign continue to work to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 / S.752) as the comprehensive solution to the pay-to-play culture in Washington, D.C. exposed by the debate over regulatory reform. ...

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The Public Option That Isn't Public At All | Politics | AlterNet

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

DownWithTyranny!: Tax Extenders In The House Today

2009-12-08T19:00:00Z

Let me mention against that Blue America won't be endorsing any incumbents who haven't signed on as a co-sponsor to the Fair Election Now Act (Dick Durbin's S. 752 and John Larson's H.R. 1826) and we won't be endorsing any ...

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The Public Option That Isn't Public At All | Politics | AlterNet

2009-12-07T19:00:00Z

Democratic Power Players Push for Public Financing of ...

2009-12-07T19:00:00Z

Their bill, which has been introduced in the House as HR 1826 and as S. 752 in the Senate, would create a voluntary public financing system for congressional candidates. To qualify, participants would be required to raise a minimum ...

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Durbin: Banks And GOP Made A Pact To Kill Regulatory Reform

2009-12-07T19:00:00Z

There's a bill in the House now covering some of this: H.R. 1826 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1826 and in the Senate: S. 752 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-752 ...

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Democratic Power Players Push for Public Financing of ...

2009-12-06T19:00:00Z

Democratic Power Players Push for Public Financing of ...

2009-12-06T19:00:00Z

ALL EYES ON OBAMA: Should Blanche Lincoln Divest Herself Of ...

2009-12-05T19:00:00Z

... Congress who isn't already sponsoring-- or, in the case of non-incumbents, doesn't vow to co-sponsor-- S. 752 or H.R. 1826, the Fair Election Now Act proposed by Dick Durbin (D-IL) in the Senate and John Larson (D-CT) in the House. ...

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Should Blanche Lincoln Divest Herself Of Insurance Industry Bribes ...

2009-12-05T19:00:00Z

... for Congress who isn't already sponsoring-- or, in the case of non-incumbents, doesn't vow to co-sponsor-- S. 752 or HR 1826, the Fair Election Now Act proposed by Dick Durbin (D-IL) in the Senate and John Larson (D-CT) in the House.

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Should Blanche Lincoln Divest Herself Of Insurance Industry Bribes ...

2009-12-05T19:00:00Z

... Congress who isn't already sponsoring-- or, in the case of non-incumbents, doesn't vow to co-sponsor-- S. 752 or HR 1826, the Fair Election Now Act proposed by Dick Durbin (D-IL) in the Senate and John Larson (D-CT) in the House. ...

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DownWithTyranny!: Should Blanche Lincoln Divest Herself Of ...

2009-12-05T19:00:00Z

DownWithTyranny!: Weekend Heathcare Debate

2009-12-05T19:00:00Z

And it goes a long way towards explaining why Blue America will not be endorsing any incumbents in 2010 who aren't co-sponsors of the Fair Election Now Act (S. 752 or H.R. 1826). And we will only be endorsing challengers who explicitly ...

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Fair Elections Coalition Praises California Senator and ...

2009-12-02T19:00:00Z

Anna Eshoo (D- Calif.), George Miller (D-Calif.), and Pete Stark (D-Calif.) for their leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. ...

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POPULAR PROGRESSIVE: Loebsack Supports Fair Elections Now Act

2009-12-01T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826, was introduced by Representative Larson on March 31, 2009. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this bill, which would establish the option of publicly funded campaigns. A candidate who chooses public ...

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Power to the People: The Fair Elections Now Act « TexasVox: The ...

2009-12-01T19:00:00Z

As early as the time of Socrates, people have identified money as a corruptive influence in politics, specifically in democracies. Elections now cost double and triple what they used to, which means more and more of our Senators' and ...

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ohioimPACT.org - Political Accountability for Citizens Today

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

John Larson, D-Conn., is the lead sponsor of legislation (the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R.1826) to enact a public financing system at the congressional level. With the Supreme Court considering a case that would scale back campaign ...

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Vigilant, the Common Cause Texas Blog: On Eve of Supreme Court ...

2009-11-27T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826), represents a great opportunity to safeguard democracy and curtail the private financing of election campaigns. Sign a petition here. Contact your Congressional representative here. ...

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Financial reform warrior Brooksley Born warns of more crises to ...

2009-11-26T19:00:00Z

It is therefore incumbent, for all who share that dream and aspire to the fulfillment of the promise incorporate therein, to support HR 1826 and S 752; The House and Senate versions of the Fair Elections Now Act. ...

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Obama Shuts Out Lobbyists - The Daily Beast

2009-11-26T19:00:00Z

Now it's time to call your elected officials, and tell them you support H.R. 1826, Fair Elections Act. Flag It. |. Permalink. 2:35 pm, Nov 27, 2009. Martyz42. Not allowing the hired guns of big companies would be one heck of a great ...

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Howie Klein: Blue America's First Endorsement For 2010

2009-11-26T19:00:00Z

And I doubt if it will surprise anyone to find out that each is a co-sponsor of H.R. 1826, John Larson's Fair Elections Now Act. So who got the most votes and is about to get a $2000 contribution from the Blue America PAC and become the ...

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Financial reform warrior Brooksley Born warns of more crises to ...

2009-11-26T19:00:00Z

OpEdNews - Article: Why Can't Democrats Get a Backbone?

2009-11-26T19:00:00Z

117 Cosponsors of HR 1826... by Terry Adcock on Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 at 2:47:53 PM. Limit Campaigns to Two Weeks and Eliminate Contributions by Jason Paz on Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 at 5:45:07 PM. Your "Solution" to the "problem"... by

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Hullabaloo

2009-11-26T19:00:00Z

When MySpace Throws Up | IntoxiNation

2009-11-23T19:00:00Z

Montana Dem House candidate Tyler Gernant will co-sponsor Fair Election Now Act (HR 1826) if elected. Multimillionaire Denny Rehberg opposes. gretawire · Greta Van Susteren · Tue, 2009-11-24 23:10. War surtax? ...

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National Journal Online -- Insider Interviews -- Public Financing ...

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

15 things Americans can do to fix this System , by Michael Moore

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Some Election Law Bills in ...

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

During the last three weeks, several election law bills in the US House of Representatives have gained co-sponsors: HR 1826, to provide for non-discriminatory.

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Some Election Law Bills in ...

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

During the last three weeks, several election law bills in the U.S. House of Representatives have gained co-sponsors: HR 1826, to provide for non-discriminatory public funding for congressional campaigns, has gained 8 and now has 117; ...

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DownWithTyranny!: Dan Lungren Comes Out Strongly Against Fair ...

2009-11-20T19:00:00Z

The good news is that the progressive running against Lungren, Dr. Ami Bera, is a proponent of HR 1826. Last year Obama won the district and Lungren only managed to hold onto his seat with 49.5% of the vote. ...

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Rep. Lungren Puts the "Fun" in Fundraising | Public Campaign ...

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

stated his vehement dislike of fundraising at the House Administration Committee hearing for the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826). Methinks he doth protest too much. Last year ABC News caught Rep. Lungren on hidden camera at a ...

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Rep. Lungren Puts the "Fun" in Fundraising | Public Campaign

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

stated his vehement dislike of fundraising at the House Administration Committee hearing for the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826). Methinks he doth protest too much. ... Public Campaign blogs - http... Related posts: ...

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One Down, One to Go!

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

(HR1826 and S.752 if you are interested) It was an interesting topic and that made it easier to crank out the work. I'm so glad to be finished with that paper, though we are still scheduled for more readings (yeah, right) and 3 more ...

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Rep. Lungren Puts the "Fun" in Fundraising | Public Campaign

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

The Konformist Blog: Michael Moore's Action Plan

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

Blog: Elections by citizens, not corporations

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

1Sky has joined more than 30 organizations representing the environment, civil rights, and labor communities in support of the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826/S 752), which would enable politicians to run viable campaigns on the ...

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Gillian Caldwell: Elections by citizens, not corporations

2009-11-16T19:00:00Z

News and Analysis on Cuba: Home

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

Now Act (S. 752, H.R. 1826), introduced by Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) and. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), provides Congress the opportunity to act right away. But its adoption won't come fast enough for the coming debate on whether ...

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. Gary Peters for ...

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

News and Analysis on Cuba: Home

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

Russell Bishop: Could You Just Get Over Your Negativity About ...

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

It takes great courage to face adversity, imagine a better outcome, and then get off your butt and do something about it.

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Letters to the Editor for Nov. 4 - Letters to the Editor - The ...

2009-11-12T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) would allow clean elections. Congressman Adam Smith is a co-sponsor, but Brian Baird is not. GLEN ANDERSON, Lacey. Embrace Jesus' message of love. The Olympian published two related articles recently ...

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BLOG.POLITICALGAS.ORG: Anti-Statist's Response to Michael Moore's ...

2009-11-12T19:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826. ANTI-STATIST: The very members of Congress he speaks of are the ones who are in power. The ones who are driving this country into the ground. ...

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. James McGovern for ...

2009-11-10T19:00:00Z

James McGovern (D-Mass.) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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Coalition suspects campaign funding swayed votes on House health ...

2009-11-09T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) would provide qualified Congressional candidates with public financing once they demonstrate broad public support by raising a large number of small donations. ...

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Fair Elections Now Act gathers steam | Tea Party News Watch

2009-11-09T19:00:00Z

H.R.1826 provides a public grant to those who qualify by collecting a set number of contributions in amounts of up to $100. Once qualified, the candidates can continue to raise small contributions that are matched on a four-to-one basis ...

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. Chaka Fattah for ...

2009-11-08T19:00:00Z

Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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Want Obama To Be Bolder? Take To The Streets!

2009-11-05T19:00:00Z

Another bill we need to tell our legislators to vote for is H R 1826, The Fair Election Act. I had come to the same conclusions that the author has. We need to remember the first 3 words of our Constitution, We The People. ...

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Last Days of the Republicans: Part 25 - What's News Tonight

2009-11-05T19:00:00Z

The Center of Responsive Politics has a list of all the republicans and bluedog democrats who have received money from the insurance and pharmaceutical companes. Tell your legislators you what them to vote for H R 1826, fair Elections ...

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The Peaceful Protest: Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every ...

2009-11-05T19:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826. 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North Dakota . Then congress MUST reinstate all the strict pre-Reagan ...

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Lieberman Not Alone In Health Care $ - Jonathan Kantrowitz ...

2009-11-04T19:00:00Z

Congress should pass the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, HR1826), legislation that would have in mind up a intended scheme of purchasers financing that provides candidates with a nowise ever total of purchasers funds beyond doubt they be ...

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Lieberman Not Alone In Health Care $ - Jonathan Kantrowitz ...

2009-11-04T19:00:00Z

Congress should pass the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826), legislation that would create a voluntary system of public financing that provides candidates with a limited sum of public funds once they demonstrate broad community ...

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15 things you can do right now.. - TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum

2009-11-04T19:00:00Z

These are from one of Michael Moore's emails. Do you agree with any of these ideas? You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I.

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Our Candidate-Centered System Needs to Go | The LA Progressive

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

Under our system, as you have probably noticed, almost all political resources go to candidates and their advertising campaigns. Granted, a lot of money is required to run for office but a more sound approach would involve party ...

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Open Left:: Deliver The Goods

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

... from his optimism on The Daily Show last night. He says he expects a call from the WH to return to work one of these days! Instead, I'd suggest that we support the Fair Elections Now Act, S. 752 and HR 1826 at Change-Congress.org. ...

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Letters to the Editor for Nov. 4 – Opinion – The Olympian …

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) would allow clean elections. Congressman Adam Smith is a co-sponsor, but Brian Baird is not.

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Open Left:: Deliver The Goods

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

New Jersey, New York City Elections a Win for Public Funding, a ...

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752, HR 1826), introduced by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Arlen Specter (D-PA) and Congressmen John Larson (D-CT) and Walter Jones (R-NC), is currently in committee hearings with backing from 115 ...

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Glen Anderson's excellent letter in today's Olympian | OlyBlog

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

A real solution would be optional public financing for candidates who choose to run clean campaigns without big donations from special interests. The Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) would allow clean elections. ...

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Problems for the Public Option

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

Public financing of elections (HR 1826) should have been done before health care reform was taken up. The head of the committees has taken the Kuccich amendment out of the bill. This is democrats doing this not republicans. ...

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New Jersey, New York City Elections a Win for Public Funding, a ...

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

Glen Anderson's excellent letter in today's Olympian | OlyBlog

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

Our Candidate-Centered System Needs to Go | The LA Progressive

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

Letters to the Editor for Nov. 4 - Opinion - The Olympian ...

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) would allow clean elections. Congressman Adam Smith is a co-sponsor, but Brian Baird is not. Embrace Jesus' message of love. The Olympian published two related articles recently. ...

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Michael Moore - 15 choses que chaque Américain peut faire de suite ...

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

Dites à vos membres du Congrès qu'ils doivent soutenir le projet de financement de campagne H.R. 1826. 4. Chacun des 50 États doit créer une banque publique, propriété de l'État, comme ils en ont une dans le Dakota du Nord. ...

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. Raul Grijalva for ...

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

Relaiming Democracy. The Fair Elections Now Act. | Democracy for ...

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

The excellent, bipartisan "Fair Elections Now Act" is in both the House of Representatives (H.R.1826) and Senate (S.752). Extensive hearings were held in July, with eminent speakers considering the House bill. It has 110 co-sponsors. ...

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Michael Moore: My Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: “OK — so now what can I do?!” You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fight ba

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"Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

October 22nd, 2009 5:51 AM. "Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now". You've Seen the Movie -- Now It's Time to ACT! Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie

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Is Health Care a Human Right? : Marquette University Law School ...

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

CALL TO ACTION: All activists and organizations must ask their congressional members to support the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). Healthcare activists must immediately take on this second issue, because it affects all ...

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Is Health Care a Human Right? : Marquette University Law School ...

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

Defending a Bomb-Thrower - Page 1 - The Daily Beast

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

A strong grass roots elected this President with a majority on a mandate of Universal health care. We need to do it again. Tell them to pass H R 1826 the Fair Election Act. This bill will provide public funding of elections. ...

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Steven Hill: The Problem Is Minority Rule

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

And tell them to pass H R 1826 Fair Election Act. We need public funding of elections in order to get the influence of corporations out of our government. The opposition to health care reform is well financed by insurance companies to ...

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The Desolation Angel - An Idiot's Ravings at the Ragged Edge of ...

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

"For too many of us the political equality we once had won was meaningless in the face of economic inequality. A small group had concentrated into their own hands an almost complete control over other people's property, other people's ...

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U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers featured in USA Today… and not in a good way ...

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., really, really wants to expand the main runway at Capital Regional International Airport in Lansing. United Parcel Service does too. And according to aa report in USA Today, UPS has not been timid about ...

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Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right ...

2009-10-31T20:00:00Z

Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: “OK — so NOW what can I DO?!” You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fight ba

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. Michael Michaud for ...

2009-10-30T20:00:00Z

Michael Michaud (D-Maine) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, DC by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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The Netroots Take the Gloves Off - Page 1 - The Daily Beast

2009-10-30T20:00:00Z

Never, say never, If everyone started calling and emailing their elected officials everyday and demanded change , we would be hard to ignore. Tell them we demand that they vote for H R 1826. Apathy will allow big business to keep the ...

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We are down but not out. « Moneyed Politicians

2009-10-30T20:00:00Z

The Dangers of a Crisis Mentality » Pursuit of Liberty

2009-10-29T20:00:00Z

Best Of Comments. Scott Miller said: I have to admit I really don't understand Bush's or Obama's real objective in Afghanistan. Is it neurtalizing the Taliban, is it keeping a check on Pakistan, is it creating a second--an Eastern ...

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Wonk Room » Slowing The PACE: The Intersection Of Influence ...

2009-10-29T20:00:00Z

Slowing The PACE: The Intersection Of Influence Peddling And Tax Reform. Our guest bloggers are Lisa Gilbert, U.S. PIRG Democracy Advocate, and Nicole Tichon, U.S. PIRG Tax and Budget Reform Advocate. PACE Coalition ...

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Michael Moore... '15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now ...

2009-10-29T20:00:00Z

You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fight back and try to fix this very broken system. ~ Michael Moore.

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15 Things Americans Can Do Right Now « Brenda Kato's blog

2009-10-28T20:00:00Z

October 22nd, 2009 5:51 AM. “Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now”. You've Seen the Movie — Now It's Time to ACT! Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: “

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Obama o Michael Moore?

2009-10-28T20:00:00Z

Dite ai vostri rappresentanti in Congresso che devono sostenere l'approvazione del disegno di legge sul finanziamento delle campagne elettorali HR 1826. 4. Ciascuno dei 50 stati deve creare una banca pubblica come quella che hanno in ...

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15 COSE CHE OGNI AMERICANO PUO' FARE ADESSO

2009-10-28T20:00:00Z

Les recettes de M. Moore - Le chaos-prétexte provoqué en Iran par ...

2009-10-28T20:00:00Z

Today's politics by Freedomlover: Michael Moore's Plan to ...

2009-10-28T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826. I say let em get as many donations as possible. 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North Dakota. ...

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“Tea Parties” Against J.P. Morgan - My Les Paul Forums

2009-10-28T20:00:00Z

... of Congress who solicit and receive millions of dollars from wealthy interests must vote to remove ALL money from our electoral and legislative process. Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826. ...

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Musings of a Vast Right-Winger: Michael Moore: Take All Your Money ...

2009-10-28T20:00:00Z

The article below is from NewsBusters. Michael if America and Capitalism are so bad. Then move your fat ass to Cuba to live. You and all of your Libtard pals seem to love Cuba. Schlockumentary producer Michael Moore Thursday advised his ...

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Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right ...

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

5 things to demand Obama and Congress to do immediately, 5 things the politicians must hear from us, 5 things we should do to protect ourselves and family.

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Public Sees A Tilted Playing Field

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

Called the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826), the bills would create a voluntary system in which candidates could run for office on a mix of small donations and public funding. Candidates would qualify for the public grant ...

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ComeDonChisciotte - 15 COSE CHE OGNI AMERICANO PUO' FARE ADESSO

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

Dite ai vostri rappresentanti in Congresso che devono sostenere l'approvazione del disegno di legge sul finanziamento delle campagne elettorali H.R. 1826. 4. Ciascuno dei 50 stati deve creare una banca pubblica come quella che hanno in ...

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ComeDonChisciotte – 15 COSE CHE OGNI AMERICANO PUO' FARE ADESSO ...

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. Keith Ellison for ...

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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MERCATO LIBERO NEWS: 15 COSE CHE OGNI AMERICANO PUO' FARE ADESSO

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. Ben Lujan for ...

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

Ben Lujan (D-N.M.) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

H.R.3957: Same Day Registration Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

several election law bills in the U.S. House of Representatives have gained co-sponsors: HR 1826, to provide for non-discriminatory public funding for congressional campaigns, has gained 8 and now has 117; HR 3957, to let ex-felons . ...

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Michael Moore unterstützt die Gründung von eigenen Banken der US ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

Sagt Euren Kongressabgeordneten, dass Ihr von ihnen erwartet, dass er das für das Gesetz über die Finanzierung von Wahlkämpfen (HR 1826) stimmt. 4. Alle 50 Bundesstaaten müssen eine Bank in öffentlichem Besitz gründen, ...

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The Better Way: Fair Elections Gains Momentum

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

752 and HR 1826), the bills would create a voluntary system in which candidates could run for office on a mix of small donations and public funding. Candidates would qualify for the public grant by collecting a set number of ...

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Michael Moore unterstützt die Gründung von eigenen Banken der US ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

Sagt Euren Kongressabgeordneten, dass Ihr von ihnen erwartet, dass er das für das Gesetz über die Finanzierung von Wahlkämpfen (H.R. 1826) stimmt. 4. Alle 50 Bundesstaaten müssen eine Bank in öffentlichem Besitz gründen, ...

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"Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

Political Potluck Blog: Opinion: The Better Way: Fair Elections ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now :: The Market Oracle :: Financial Markets Analysis & Forecasting Free Website.

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Michael Moore unterstützt die Gründung von eigenen Banken der US ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

Ekonomisk Demokrati: Michael Moore: varje delstat i USA skall ha ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

North Dakota som har sin egen bank - är nämligen i särställning och upplever nästan ingen arbetslöshet eller ekonomisk kris. Dethär har Ellen Brown tagit upp flera gånger i olika sammanhang - men nu då även Michael Moore. ...

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Whats in your head?: October 2009

2009-10-26T01:00:00Z

of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826 ( \ http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1826/show ). 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have \ in North Dakota. ...

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Whats in your head?: Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

solicit and receive millions of dollars from wealthy interests must vote to \ remove ALL money from our electoral and legislative process. Tell your members \ of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826 ( \ ...

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SAVE THE WORLD TO DO LIST

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill HR1826. 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North Dakota. Reinstate all the strict pre-Reagan regulations on all ...

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Against faith in government — Surprisingly Free

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

The public funding bill for congressional election campaigns (H.R. 1826) is optional for each candidate, unlike airline regulations. 2. The ability to grant or withhold payments to campaigns is the key that gets lobbyists in the ...

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Rep. Visclosky Expose Shows Need for “Fair Elections” Campaign ...

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

The legislation (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in March by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and House Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson (D-Conn.). In addition to Rep. Larson, the House Fair Elections Now ...

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Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now to take ...

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

of Congress they must support campaign finance bill HR1826 ( \ http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1826/show ). 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have \ in North Dakota. ...

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Great Grandma Moses: We The People!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

"Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

Email me for link to download any of these. The Fray - The Fray. Michael Buble - Call Me Irresonsible. Brandi Carlile - The Story. Andrew Lloyd Webber - Divas. Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King ...

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OPINIÃO PUBLICADA: OPINIÃO PUBLICADA: POR QUE OPINIÃO PUBLICADA ?

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

Para dizer ao seu congressista que ele precisa defender o financiamento de campanha anote: HR 1826. 4.CADA QUAL DOS 50 ESTADOS PRECISA CRIAR UM BANCO PÚBLICO ESTADUAL PRÓRPIO COMO TEM EM DAKOTA DO NORTE. Agora o Congresso PRECISA ...

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IL BLOG DI ANTONIO ZITO: Le cinque cose che il regista Michael ...

2009-10-24T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore's Contract with America

2009-10-24T20:00:00Z

Nexus of Science/Spirituality/Politics: WE DEMAND THE PRESIDENT ...

2009-10-24T20:00:00Z

"Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now". You've Seen the Movie -- Now It's Time to ACT! Thursday, October 22, 2009. Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie

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The Shotgun: Michael Moore's In-Action Plan

2009-10-23T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826. So he wants to tell people what they can and can't do for work. Hey Michael, butt out and let people make their own decisions! He also wants the public to ...

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Conservative Revolutionary American Party III: Michael Moore's ...

2009-10-23T20:00:00Z

Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: "OK -- so now what can I do?!" You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fig

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Blue in the Bluegrass: Be Subversive; Get Your Dirty Fucking Hippie On

2009-10-23T20:00:00Z

Via Crooks and Liars, a list from Michael Moore of 15 things to do to Fight, Survive, and Force Change: You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fight back and ...

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They gave us a republic...:: Be Subversive: Get Your DFH On

2009-10-23T20:00:00Z

You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fight back and try to fix this very broken system. Here they are: FIVE THINGS WE DEMAND THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS DO ...

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15 things Americans can do RIGHT NOW to affect change

2009-10-23T09:00:38Z

This is a repost from MichaelMoore.com . Friends, It’s the #1 question I’m constantly asked after people see my movie: “OK — so NOW what can I DO?!” You want something to do? Well, you’ve come to the right place! ‘Cause I got 15 thi

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Open Left:: Creating a Trigger for Campaign Contributions in 2010 ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

I've put the bill numbers - S.752 and HR 1826 on my refrigerator, along with the two DCCC letters that I got back-to-back. That's to remind me to explain to the caller that he/she should take the message back that I want them to support ...

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Support H.R. 1826, Write your Congressman NOW!!! | The ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

It is a sad world we live in, when a seasoned member of Congress, Representative John Larson (D-CT) introduces a bill that is boarder line legislative.

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Michael Moore Offers A Refresher Course in Citizenship

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress ay must support campaign finance bill HR1826. 4. Each of a 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like ay have in North Dakota. an congress MUST reinstate all a strict pre-Reagan regulations on all ...

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Support HR 1826, Write your Congressman NOW!!!

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

It is a sad world we live in, when a seasoned member of Congress, Representative John Larson (D-CT) introduces a bill that is boarder line legislative fantasy, but House Bill HR 1826 is just so frigging delicious. ...

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15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

5 things to demand Obama and Congress to do immediately, 5 things the politicians must hear from us, 5 things we should do to protect ourselves and family.

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15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now | News That Matters

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now You've Seen the Movie -- Now It's Time to ACT! by Michael Moore Friends, It'...

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5 Things We Demand the President and Congress... | Gather

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Oct 23, 2009 FIVE THINGS WE DEMAND THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS DO IMMEDIATELY: 1. Declare a moratorium on all home evictions. Not one more family.

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Eben Brooks' Music & Activism Blog - And here's where I get really ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Since I made the LJ community [info] ebenbrooksband for posts strictly to do with my and the band's music and performances, I feel I can unleash my political side a bit* more here in this journal. If you'd rather not read about the ...

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Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

5 things to demand Obama and Congress to do immediately, 5 things the politicians must hear from us, 5 things we should do to protect ourselves and family.

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Michael Moore Offers A Refresher Course in Citizenship | Crooks ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

I've been a little down lately, because it seems too many people are in a state of learned helplessness and don't want to participate in our democracy if it involves stepping away from the computer. But then I saw this letter from ...

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A Liberal's Hit List: Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: "OK -- so NOW what can I DO?!" You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fight back an

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WHAT THE FUCK HAVE YOU DONE?: gotta love Michael Moore

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore: Take All Your Money Out of Banks and Stocks

2009-10-22T14:29:21Z

Michael Moore: Take All Your Money Out of Banks and Stocks By Noel Sheppard Created 2009-10-22 13:59 Schlockumentary producer Michael Moore Thursday advised his readers to take all their money out of banks that received bailout funds AND divest themselve

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DIRECT POLITICAL ACTION 101 by Michael Moore // Current

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Davis County Democratic Party: "Take over your local Democratic ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore: Take All Your Money Out of Banks and Stocks – No ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826 [3]. 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North Dakota. Then congress MUST reinstate all the strict pre-Reagan ...

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15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now Michael Moore's Action ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now Michael Moore's Action Plan You've Seen the Movie -- Now It's Time to ACT! by Michael Moore Common Dreams Oct. 22, 2009 Friends, It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my ...

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A Progressive Call to Action

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill HR1826. -clip- FIVE THINGS WE CAN DO TO MAKE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT LISTEN TO US: 1. Each of us must get into the daily habit of taking 5 minutes to make four ...

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Michael Moore: My Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Great Ideas from Michael Moore

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now. You've Seen the Movie -- Now It's Time to ACT! by Michael Moore. Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: "OK -- so NOW w

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Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

From MICHAEL MOORE Flint, Michigan. Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: “OK — so NOW what can I DO?!” You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things yo

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Michelle Moquin's “A day in the life of…” » Blog Archive » I Want ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826. Again, I'm all for this. I'm going to check out this bill H.R. 1826. 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North ...

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Michael Moore CAPITALISM postscript -notmytribe.com

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

From Michael Moore: "15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now:" > Friends, It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: "OK -- so NOW what can I DO?!" You want something to do? Well, you've come t

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Florida Speaks: Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Know your enemies: El subversivo Michael Moore

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

No puedo negar que me gusta su estilo de narración y aplaudo su buen reportaje en "Roger and me y Bowling for Columbine". Sin embargo siempre le ha faltado la profundidad y riesgo en comparación con muchos otros de sus compatriotas, ...

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“Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

On the evil that corporations do, mass consumerism and the labor movement.

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NABNYC: 17% Real Unemployment As Of End Of September, 2009. The ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

The U.S. Department of Labor has various reports showing the unemployment on a weekly and monthly basis. It's probably important to occasionally take a look at those charts so our heads don't inflate, and we don't rush out to book ...

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Michael Moore's Action Plan – 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

You've Seen the Movie — Now It's Time to ACT! Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: “OK — so NOW what can I DO?!” You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! ...

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Suburban Guerrilla » Blog Archive » What You Can Do

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Ground zero for election fraud news and opinion - stop election fraud NOW!

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Michael Moore: Take All Your Money Out of Banks and Stocks ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Schlockumentary producer Michael Moore Thursday advised his readers to take all their money out of banks that received bailout funds AND divest themselves completely of American stocks. Such lunacy was posted at Moore's website as part ...

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Michael Moore: Take All Your Money Out of Banks and Stocks at More ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

stan: Michael Moore 2

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now” : One Penny Sheet

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826. Full Story: “Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now” | MichaelMoore.com. Share/Bookmark. Filed Under: Take Action ...

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From My Mailbag: Some Proposals by Michael Moore. What Do You ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: "OK -- so NOW what can I DO?!" You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fig

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A Test of Wills - Something we all need to do..

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

We want healthcare reform but we find ourselves wondering who Congress works for...but Micheal Moore has proposed a set of solutions that just might allow the people to take our country back. .. FIVE THINGS WE DEMAND THE PRESIDENT AND ...

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On The Hill: Watchdogs Call GOP Amendment To Consumer Bill A ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752), introduced by Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson of Connecticut in the House and Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin of Illinois in the Senate, would reduce the fundraising pressures ...

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"Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Adil's blog: "Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Michael Moore's last article (spread the word): You've Seen the Movie -- Now It's Time to ACT! Thursday, October 22, 2009. Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: "OK -- so NOW what can I DO?!

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And, yes, I DO take it personally: Michael Moore's call to action

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

skippy the bush kangaroo: michael moore has an action plan

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

and suggests a few things (15) we can do.... 1. declare a moratorium on all home evictions. ...the banks must adjust their monthly mortgage payments to be in line with what people's homes are now truly worth -- and what they can afford. ...

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OBAMA/BIDEN 2008: "Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Thursday, October 22, 2009. Friends,. It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: "OK -- so NOW what can I DO?!" You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you a

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Rep. Campbell's Amendment to Consumer Legislation a Blatant ...

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752), introduced by Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson in the House and Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin in the Senate, would reduce the fundraising pressures on members of Congress. ...

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Rep. John Campbell's Conflict of Interest | Stand Up America PAC

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

Zen Cybernaught: If you want [health care] reform, start with ...

2009-10-19T20:00:00Z

I signed Public Campaign's most recent petition supporting the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) finally introduced in both houses of Congress. The bills provide for optional public financing of U.S. Congressional races. ...

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H.R.3859: Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...

2009-10-18T20:00:00Z

OpEdNews - Article: Raising a barn in Congress: Let's get ...

2009-10-18T20:00:00Z

So, Congressman -will you join 108 other members and co-sponsor HR 1826? Other members, Reps. McMorris-Rodgers, Hastings, and Reichert- so far - have blown it off. Perhaps they think democracy works better when the lobbyists and Wall ...

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Too Big to Fail? The Climate. The Human Race. Our Collective ...

2009-10-17T20:00:00Z

752 in the Senate and HR 1826 in the House) ... If passed, this bill allows federal candidates to run for office without relying on large contributions, big money bundlers, and donations from lobbyists. Candidates will be free from ...

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Linda Milazzo: Step Up to Mike's Challenge « health, mens health ...

2009-10-16T20:00:00Z

Right now in the House and Senate there is key campaign finance legislation called the Fair Elections Now Act (FENA – S. 752 in the Senate and H.R. 1826 in the House). FENA was introduced in the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) ...

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Linda Milazzo: Step Up to Mike's Challenge

2009-10-16T20:00:00Z

Right now in the House and Senate there is key campaign finance legislation called the Fair Elections Now Act (FENA - S. 752 in the Senate and H.R. 1826 in the House). FENA was introduced in the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Congressional Public Funding ...

2009-10-15T20:00:00Z

October 16th, 2009. The bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide public funding for candidates for Congress, HR 1826, now has 107 co-sponsors. Six of them signed on in this week. ...

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Step Up To Mike's Challenge

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

752 in the Senate and HR 1826 in the House). FENA was introduced in the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.), and in the House by Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.) and Walter Jones, Jr. (RN.C.). ...

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Les Leopold: Stop Whining: Wall Street's Record Profits, Pay, Dow ...

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Act (S.752 or H.R.1826. A beginning at least.... Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:53 PM on 10/15/2009. - + wrabbitt I'm a Fan of wrabbitt I'm a fan of this user 7 fans permalink ...

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Step Up to Mike's Challenge | The LA Progressive

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

We can do this. We can step up to Mike's challenge. Right now in the House and Senate there is key campaign finance legislation called the Fair Elections Now Act (FENA – S. 752 in the Senate and H.R. 1826 in the House). ...

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creeping up to the money god.

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

HR 1826/S. 752, the Fair Elections Now Act, would help get big corporate money out of federal elections. I've had my qualms about it in the past -- namely, that it'd be too easy for the big corporate guns to bundle hundred-dollar ...

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Step Up to Mike's Challenge | The LA Progressive

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

Progressive Democrats of America Blog » Step Up To Mike's Challenge

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Some Congressional Election ...

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

HR 2499, to set a plebescite on Puerto Rico's future political status, now has 181 co-sponsors, up eleven since September 29. HR 1826, for public funding of Congressional campaigns, now has 101 co-sponsors, up eleven since September 29. ...

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Step Up To Mike's Challenge! | The Smirking Chimp

2009-10-10T20:00:00Z

They gave us a republic...:: The Real Silver Bullet: Clean Elections

2009-10-10T20:00:00Z

The Blue America PAC is going to be using support of the Fair Election Now Act (Dick Durbin's S. 752 and John Larson's H.R. 1826) to help us decide on endorsements going forward. Basically, the bills provide public money for campaigns ...

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Blue in the Bluegrass: The Real Silver Bullet: Clean Elections

2009-10-10T20:00:00Z

Rachel's Musings » Education and Democracy

2009-10-09T20:00:00Z

Although it probably has a fat chance of passing, here's more info: “The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa. ...

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Monumental decision on selecting Peace Prize winners falls to 5 ...

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

http://bit.ly/NoPalin rt @markos; tsela mungojelly_more: I'd like to thank my rep, Peter Welch, for cosponsoring the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. Does yours They should. electionmontreal2009 Louise_Harel: @RC_Elections Notre ...

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DownWithTyranny!: Blue America PAC Taking A Stand On Campaign ...

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

Too Politically Connected To Fail In Any Crisis « The Baseline ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

H.R 1826, and MoveOn.org is pushing for it. It could bring Greens — also Huckabeeites, etc – to a great deal more public notice, if not to actual power, at least for a while. Best wishes,. Alan McConnell, in Silver Spring, MD ...

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Congress Working Two Days a Week | Drudge Retort

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

See the new HR 1826 and...uh, call your elected representatives to show your support.... Have a nice evening... #118 | Posted by woke at 2009-10-08 07:15 PM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose), Funny, Newsworthy, Offensive, Abusive ...

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Dear Kitty. Some blog :: World economic crisis update :: October ...

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

members of Congress they must support campaign finance bill H.R.1826 . 4. Each of the 50 states must create a state-owned public bank like they have in North Dakota. Then congress MUST reinstate all the strict pre-Reagan ...

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. William Lacy Clay for ...

2009-10-03T20:00:00Z

William Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. John Lewis for ...

2009-10-03T20:00:00Z

John Lewis (D-Ga.) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Reps. Steve Kagen and Ron ...

2009-10-03T20:00:00Z

and Ron Kind (D-Wis.) for their leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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Industries have spent $585.7 million since 2007 on lobbying and ...

2009-09-28T20:00:00Z

Public Campaign Action Fund advocates for the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826, S. 752), or comprehensive public financing of elections, The bill was introduced by House Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson (D-Conn. ...

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Rockefeller Public Option amendment voted down in Senate Finance ...

2009-09-28T20:00:00Z

Ask your two Senators and Representative to sign on, support, and vote for â€œThe Fair Elections Now Actâ€* (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) introduced by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn. ...

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Ballot Access News Â» Blog Archive Â» Congressional Bills on Puerto ...

2009-09-28T20:00:00Z

... have continued gaining co-sponsors. HB 2499, the Puerto Rico bill, now has 170 co-sponsors, five more than it had on September 20. HR 1826, public funding, now has 90 co-sponsors, four more than it had back on September 20. ...

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Fair Elections Now Act (HR-1826) Â« The Political Agitator

2009-09-27T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (HR-1826 or FENA) would provide a grant to U.S. House candidates who demonstrate their viability by raising at least 1500 in-state contributions of no more than $100 each. This voluntary alternative campaign ...

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State and National Politics: Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises ...

2009-09-23T20:00:00Z

for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: "As the health care reform debate enters ...

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Michaud Cosponsors Tax-Financed Congressional Campaigns Bill | As ...

2009-09-23T20:00:00Z

Michael Michaud (D-Maine) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: ...

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DemWit: KISS

2009-09-23T20:00:00Z

A friend writes that the â€œFair Elections Now Actâ€* â€“ calling for public financing of congressional campaigns - has been introduced in the House (H.R.1826) and Senate (S.752) and needs our support. The top general is making dire ...

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PDNC Convention Highlights | BlueNC

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now bill HR 1826 S-752 http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s752/show has now has been signed on to by either our own Rep. Brad Miller- D or Rep.David Price-D (I'm trying to get clarification here) as well by Rep. ...

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Mass. Legislature approves bill creating temporary replacement for ...

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

Kagen4Congress » Archive » Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises ...

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

for their leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. The groups issued the following statement: “As the health care reform debate ...

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PDNC Convention Highlights | BlueNC

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Coalition Praises â€“ My Harlingen News

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

granny d asks for your help

2009-09-20T20:00:00Z

i would like him/her to co-sponsor the senate (or house) bill known as the fair elections now act, hr 1826 for the house and sb 752 for the senate." if either is already a co-sponsor (as nh representatives carol shea-porter and paul ...

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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Bill in Congress for Public ...

2009-09-19T20:00:00Z

In the last ten days, the only bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on the subject of elections that has gained more than one co-sponsor is HR 1826, the bill to provide for non-discriminatory public funding for congressional ...

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New Paltz Democracy Matters: Human Countdown and Fair Elections ...

2009-09-19T20:00:00Z

"Modeled on successful programs that are law in seven states and two cities, the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) would free our elected officials from the fundraising treadmill and allow them to focus on the challenges we're up ...

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Ballot Access News Â» Blog Archive Â» Bill in Congress for Public ...

2009-09-19T20:00:00Z

The Main Blog: When will the Insurance Industry spend money to ...

2009-09-15T20:00:00Z

Truth to Power: Former California State Assemblyman / Former Yorba ...

2009-09-09T20:00:00Z

Congressional Public Funding Bill Gains 6 Co-Sponsors in Last Four Days - The bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide public funding for candidates for Congress, HR 1826, now has 107 co-sponsors. Six of them signed o. ...

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Ballot Access News Â» Blog Archive Â» Election Law Bills Gain ...

2009-09-09T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, non-discriminatory public funding for Congress, has 79 co-sponsors, two more since last month. HR 1503, to require presidential candidates to furnish a birth certificate when they file as candidates with the Federal Election ...

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OpenSecrets | Supreme Court Poised to Overhaul Parts of Campaign ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

The excellent, bipartisan "Fair Elections Now Act" is in both the House of Representatives (H.R.1826) and Senate (S.752). Extensive hearings were held in July, with emminent speakers considering the House bill. It has 78 co-sponsors. ...

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OpenSecrets | Supreme Court Poised to Overhaul Parts of Campaign ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

OpenSecrets | Supreme Court Poised to Overhaul Parts of Campaign ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

John B. Larson, said he would push for House action on his bill (HR 1826) that would create a public financing system for House candidates. Senate Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has sponsored a related bill (S 752) for Senate ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

CQ Politics | Administration Shifts on Campaign Finance Law's ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

John B. Larson , said he would push for House action on his bill ( HR 1826 ) that would create a public financing system for House candidates. Senate Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin , D-Ill., has sponsored a related bill ( S 752 ) for ...

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Rep. John Larson Expresses Support for Fair Elections Campaign ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

Congressman Larson is the author of the Fair Elections Now Act (FENA), H.R. 1826, in the House of Representatives, legislation that would end the hunt for big dollar donations to political campaigns and allow Members of Congress to get ...

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OpenSecrets | Supreme Court Poised to Overhaul Parts of Campaign ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

CQ Politics | Administration Shifts on Campaign Finance Law's ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

John B. Larson , said he would push for House action on his bill ( HR 1826 ) that would create a public financing system for House candidates. Senate Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin , D-Ill., has sponsored a related bill ( S 752 ) for ...

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Granny D asks to prevent We the Corporations from supplanting We ...

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

I would like him/her to co-sponsor the Senate (or House) bill known as the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826 for the House and SB 752 for the Senate." If either is already a co-sponsor (as NH representatives Carol Shea-Porter and Paul ...

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100-year-old ban on corporate money in elections in jeopardy ...

2009-09-07T20:00:00Z

the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) would create a voluntary system of public financing that provides candidates with a limited sum of public funds once they demonstrate broad community support. Candidates are also able to ...

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An American Heretic: Big Money Got No Soul

2009-09-06T20:00:00Z

The group supports a piece of legislation called the Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826). According to the Public Campaign website, the Fair Elections Now Act "would allow federal candidates to choose to run for office without ...

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Jonathan Melle on Politics: US Supreme Court Case: "Citizens ...

2009-09-05T20:00:00Z

Carol Shea-Porter) to know that I do not believe that a corporation is a person. I would like my senator to co-sponsor the Fair Elections Now Act, SB 752." Shea-Porter and Hodes are co-sponsors of HR 1826, so thank each for that. ...

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Fixed? | The LA Progressive

2009-09-04T20:00:00Z

Meanwhile in D.C., The Fair Elections Now Act (S. 752 and H.R. 1826) was introduced in both the Senate and the House this past March. Last month, lawmakers urged the House Administration Committee to support the Act. ...

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Michael Winship: Coming Soon to a Democracy Near You ...

2009-09-03T20:00:00Z

A real solution to these problems is public funding of elections, as described in the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826). Take a stand against increased corporate power in politics at http://www.DontGetRolled.org. ...

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The Fix | The LA Progressive

2009-09-03T20:00:00Z

For the entire US, the new Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) just made its successful Congressional debut at a hearing before the House Administration Committee Exciting possibilities shimmerâ€¦I'll have more about them in my next post, ...

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Ballot Access expert critiques Brennan Center | Independent ...

2009-08-28T20:00:00Z

The press release also ignores the fact that Arizona and Maine public funding programs do not discriminate, and that the bills for public funding of Congressional candidates, S752 and HR 1826, do not discriminate. ...

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Ballot Access News Â» Blog Archive Â» Brennan Center Press Release ...

2009-08-27T20:00:00Z

Wendy Block: Fixed?

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

Cleveland Tea Party Patriots: â€œComing together is a beginning ...

2009-08-21T20:00:00Z

The same provisions are put forth in H.R.1826 with regard to House elections.â€* H.R.17 - Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 â€œ In correlation with the restrictions outlined by the 1993 Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, ...

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GotTweeters.Com Â» politics Category

2009-08-17T20:00:00Z

am1090in98502: RT @jonsm99 D & R senators support HR 1826 Fair Elections Now OP-ED http://tr.im/vWs8 #corruption #politics #cleancampaigns #publicfinancing. 2009-08-18 16:34:07 Â· Reply Â· View · davidswinney: RIP, Robert Novak. ...

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If health care taught us anythingâ€¦

2009-08-13T20:00:00Z

Action Request: Ask your two Senators and Representative to sign on, support, and vote for â€œThe Fair Elections Now Actâ€* (S. 752 and HR 1826) introduced by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and by Reps. ...

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Liberals Propose Taxpayers Fund Congressional Campaigns

2009-08-13T20:00:00Z

John Samples, Director of the Center for Responsive Government at the Cato Institute, makes the case as to why this is a terrible idea. Testimony: A Look at HR 1826 and the Public Financing of Congressional Campaigns.

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Money, money, money | BlueNC

2009-08-12T20:00:00Z

In fact, he is the main Republican sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act (HR-1826), which would provide a public campaign option in Congressional elections, similar to the program now in place for appellate court judges in North ...

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The Progressive Pulse mostly â€“ mostly Surprise, shock, shock ...

2009-08-12T20:00:00Z

In episode, he is the power Republican Maecenas of the Fair Elections Now Act (HR-1826), which would proceeds care of a apparent abandon choice in Congressional elections, alike resemble to the program staid away disheartening in ...

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The Progressive Pulse â€“ Surprise, surprise, surprise!

2009-08-12T20:00:00Z

H.R.1826: Fair Elections Now Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2009-08-10T01:00:00Z

This bill would establish a public funding system for House elections and outlines eligibility and contribution requirements, as well as prohibitions such as those on joint fundraising committees. The same system put forth in S.752 with regard to House..

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Health care â€œdebateâ€* highlights need for campaign finance reform

2009-08-09T20:00:00Z

As a partial solution to this dilemma, the post goes on to promote a bill sponsored by North Carolina Republican congressman, Walter Jones: HR 1826, the so-called Fair Elections Now Act. Under the bill, members of congress would have ...

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Debate Would Look Different Without Flow of Industry Cash | Public ...

2009-08-09T20:00:00Z

The story goes on to mention the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R.1826), which has been co-sponsored by Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.), as a way to curtail the influence of health care industry campaign contributions. For the full article, ...

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Now Hear This: the Fair Elections Now Act | SC Prog Blog

2009-08-09T20:00:00Z

The House Administration Committee held a hearing on July 30 on the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), at which members heard testimony on the bill and how.

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Dave Lindorff: The Health Care Reform Sell-Out -- Why Barack Obama ...

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

...passing H.R.1826, Fair Elections Now Act. If they won't pass H.R. H.R.676, perhaps we can SHAME them into passing legislation that will bar the "vampire-like health insurance industry" from owning DINO's (they will ALWAYS own Repubs) .

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The untimely and downright dumb push for single-payer now ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Whatever we call ourselves, until we pass H.R.1826, Fair Elections Now Act (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.1826:), or something like it, we are stuck with the spineless in the Democratic Party calling the shots. ...

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Top 10 Quotes from Congressional Hearing on Fair Elections | You ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

"This hearing on H.R. 1826 is a critical step toward returning Washington back to the people, and is one of the most important hearings I've testified at in 15 years." Rep. Walter B. Jones [R-NC] ...

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Top 10 Quotes from Congressional Hearing on Fair Elections

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

"This hearing on HR 1826 is a critical step toward returning Washington back to the people, and is one of the most important hearings Iâ€™ve testified at in 15 years." Rep. Walter B. Jones [R-NC]. 2. "At first blush, the current campaign

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Health Care Deep Thought: Special Graphical Edition - BlueOregon

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

FYI, just yesterday the House Administration Committee held a hearing on HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act, which would set up a system of public financing for Congressional elections. You can find out more via Public Campaign. ...

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BlueOregon: Health Care Deep Thought: Special Graphical Edition

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

Hearing on Congressional Fair Elections Now Act in House Committee ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

two election experts, and the Speaker of Maine House of Representatives, in support of sweeping campaign finance reform legislation, the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826). Introduced by Rep. Larson and Rep. Walter Jones (RN.C. ...

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Members, Experts Testify at Congressional Hearing for Fair ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

two election experts, and the Speaker of Maine House of Representatives, in support of sweeping campaign finance reform legislation, the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826). Full release.

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Fair Elections Now Act Hearing Today | Public Campaign

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections coalition issued a press release announcing that the House Administration Committee held a hearing today on the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R.1826). Testimony came from the bill's lead sponsor, Rep. John Larson (D-Conn. ...

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Truth to Power: The Old Boys' Club

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

There is a hearing on the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) tomorrow! Rick Hasen highlights the hearing on his Election Law blog. read more. 23 hours ago. insultadarity · "Much Like The Jihad Of Your Mind, Against The Wine Glass Of Our ...

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The Note: Summits & Slippage -- Obama Talks, But is Public ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

The bipartisan, bicameral Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), introduced by Congressmen John Larson (D-CT) and Walter Jones (R-NC), would provide public grant and matching funds to qualifying candidates who raise a minimum of 1500 small ...

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The Boss is Testifying Â« Uncommon Sense

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Event Title: â€œA look at HR 1826 and the Public Financing of Congressional Campaignsâ€*. Event Description: Committee on House Administration Hearing on â€œA look at HR 1826 and the Public Financing of Congressional Campaignsâ€* ...

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Fair Elections Now Act Hearing Tomorrow! | Public Campaign

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

There is a hearing on the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) tomorrow! Rick Hasen highlights the hearing on his Election Law blog. Monica Rober's blog | email this page | printer friendly version | 44 reads. 0 comments ...

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Fair Elections Bill Stands Best Chance in Decades for Passage

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

Ã‚ Public Citizen applauds the rapid and solid support building for passage of the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), sponsored by Reps. John Larson (D-Conn.) and Walter Jones (R-NC). While Congress grapples with the nation's most ...

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TV Star Sam Waterston To Stump Capitol Hill For Campaign Finance Bill

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

Waterston, star of the hit television series Law and Order, will be in Washington to meet with lawmakers and press to tout the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826 and S. 752), ahead of a scheduled hearing tomorrow by the House ...

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Hearing on Public Financing

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

The Committee on House Administration is holding a hearing Thursday on public financing of Congressional elections. The notice is here. The bill referred to in the notice is HR 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act. (Lawrence Lessig seems to ...

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Frank A. Weil: At the Heart of the Healthcare Challenge, a ...

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

The bipartisan, divided Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), introduced by Congressmen Evangelist Larson (D-CT) and director designer (R-NC), would place an modify to primary welfare contributions in souvenir of diminutive donations and ...

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Frank A. Weil: At the Heart of the Healthcare Challenge, a ...

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

The bipartisan, bicameral Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), introduced by Congressmen John Larson (D-CT) and Walter Jones (R-NC), would put an end to special interest contributions in favor of small donations and matching public funds. ...

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Certifigate: Did Fukino Really Say Anything New? More Responses

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

HR 1826, public funding for Congressional candidates, has gained 6 co-sponsors in the last 7 days, and now has 70. It has a hearing on July 30. HR 3025, for bipartisan commissions to draw US House districts, gained one co-sponsor in the ...

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The Whig: Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752)

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 and S. 752) · Congressional Hearing on Fair Elections (Public Financing of Elections) Legislation. According to data compiled by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, health and insurance ...

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Election Law: "Sotomayor Closer To Sitting On Campaign Finance Case"

2009-07-27T20:00:00Z

The law of politics and the politics of law: election law, campaign finance , legislation, voting rights, initiatives, redistricting, and the Supreme Court nomination process. Rick Hasen's web log. Â« "A look at HR 1826 and the Public . ...

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RE: Congressional Hearing on Fair Elections (Public Financing of â€¦

2009-07-27T20:00:00Z

... yet committee members continue to raise funds for their campaigns. The answer is the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826 and S. 752), and the legislation is picking up steam. This Thursday, July 30th, the â€¦continue reading.

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Election Law: "Sotomayor Closer To Sitting On Campaign Finance ...

2009-07-27T20:00:00Z

The law of politics and the politics of law: election law, campaign finance , legislation, voting rights, initiatives, redistricting, and the Supreme Court nomination process. Rick Hasen's web log. Â« A look at HR 1826 and the Public ...

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Hearing on Fair Elections Bill in U.S. House : Washington State ...

2009-07-27T20:00:00Z

Next Thursday, July 30th, a hearing will be held in the U.S. House Administration Committee on the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, public financing for campaigns for the Congress. Now is the time to bring increased attention to the ...

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Radio Or Not: Health Care and Campaign Finance Reform Go Hand-In-Hand

2009-07-27T20:00:00Z

I discussed this with Dan Weeks, president of Americans for Campaign Reform, who told us about Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826), which will come before the Committee on House Administration this Thursday! ...

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GlfBook - Financial News Daily Â» Blog Archive Â» Election Law ...

2009-07-27T20:00:00Z

â€œA look at HR 1826 and the Public â€¦ Excerpt from: Election Law: "Sotomayor Closer To Sitting On Campaign Finance Case". Tags: campaign, congressional, election-law, government, hasen-at-july, politics, sitting, speech, supreme, ...

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Election Law: "A look at HR 1826 and the Public Financing of ...

2009-07-27T20:00:00Z

"A look at HR 1826 and the Public Financing of Congressional Campaigns". The Committee on House Administration is holding this hearing on Thursday. Posted by Rick Hasen at July 28, 2009 06:25 PM.

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Federal Clean Elections Bill Has Public Hearing | Citizen Action ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

This week, the House Administration Committee will be holding a public hearing on the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) â€“ the federal version of Clean Elections. The bill would free federal level candidates from the constant dialing ...

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Federal Clean Elections Bill Has Public Hearing

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

This week, the House Administration Committee will be holding a public hearing on the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) â€“ the federal version of Clean Elections. The bill would free federal level candidates from the constant dialing for ...

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Federal Clean Elections Bill Has Public Hearing | Citizen Action ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

Congress this week July 20-25, 2009 : Conservative Thoughts

2009-07-25T20:00:00Z

Jul 30, 2009 - Committee Hearing House House Administration Hearing on a look at H.R. 1826, Fair Elections Now Act, and the Public Financing of Congressional Campaigns â€” Jul 30, 2009 at 11 a.m.. H.R. 1826: Fair Elections Now Act ...

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Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

... she backs up her endorsement of federal public financing: she's a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act, which would provide public financing in the House and Senate: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1826/show ...

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Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

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Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

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Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

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Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

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Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

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Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

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Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-24T01:00:00Z

Charlotte Robinson: Breaking Down the Health Care Bill with ...

2009-07-23T20:00:00Z

... backs up her endorsement of federal public financing: she's a co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act, which would provide public financing in the House and Senate: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1826/show ... -

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The Sampson Independent - Local News, Classifieds, Business ...

2009-07-11T20:00:00Z

A new report out by the group Common Cause, believes it not only should happen, but they continue to work to get the bill, named the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 / S.752), passed. The report released recently by Common Cause finds ...

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LobbyBlog

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

The bill numbers: H.R. 1826, S. 752 and S. 751 2. Speaking of Chris Dodd, he's 100% behind the F-22 funding in the massive Senate Defense Authorization Bill. [The Armed Services Committee narrowly voted to retain the funding, ...

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Where HipHop and Libertarianism Meet: African Immigrants The ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Congress Hears Testimony on Public Financing - The U.S. House Committee on Administration held a hearing on HR 1826 on July 30. The bill would provide for public funding for candidates for Congress. Thi... 1 hour ago ...

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Clown Hidden's Pondering Impermenance: $1.4 million dollars per day.

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

Common Cause continues to work to pass the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 / S.752) as the comprehensive solution to the pay-to-play culture in Washington, DC, which would create a citizen-funded election system for Congress in which ...

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The Supreme Court is ready to undo the ban on corporate spending ...

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

The congressional bills to fight for are: Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) and Single Payer, Expanded Medicare For All, (S.703 and HR676). Login or register to reply. John Roberts is a corporate ...

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Tom Loughrey UUA Trustee

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

â€œAdvocate Pending Legislation Toward Clean, Honest, and Fair Elections in the United States,â€* which endorsed three election reform bills in Congress: H.R.2894, H.R.1826, and S751-752;. â€œU.S. Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear ...

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uuworld.org : general assembly narrowly rejects new principles and ...

2009-07-04T20:00:00Z

The Right Side of Life Â» Eligibility Update: Connerat v. Obama ...

2009-07-04T20:00:00Z

Public Funding for Congressional Candidates: 56 (HR 1826) 4. Express mail to be used for mailing overseas absentee ballots: 38 (HR2393) 5. Anti-Gerrymandering: 12 (HR 3025) 6. Requiring Presidential Candidates to Submit a Birth ...

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Quote Of The Day Â« QC Examiner

2009-07-04T20:00:00Z

Which is why I'm suspicious of Phil Hare signing on as a co-sponsor for H.R.1826 called The Fair Elections Now Act. According to a press release by The Fair Elections Coalition â€œThe Fair Elections Now Act provides qualified ...

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Truth to Power: United States President Barack Obama and "the ...

2009-07-01T20:00:00Z

There is a hearing on the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) tomorrow! Rick Hasen highlights the hearing on his Election Law blog. read more. 6 hours ago. insultadarity · "Much Like The Jihad Of Your Mind, Against The Wine Glass Of Our ...

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Press Release - Fair Elections Coalition Praises Reps. Connolly ...

2009-07-01T20:00:00Z

Gerry Connolly, Jim Moran and Tom Periello today for their leadership in tackling the issue of special interest money in Washington, DC by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826. The groups issued the following ...

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Stone Soup Station: Are Homeless Parking Meters Returning To ...

2009-06-28T20:00:00Z

Action Alert: Hearing on Fair Elections bill in U.S. House this Thursday - [Support the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, to help remove the corrupting influence of money on our lawmakers. 1 hour ago ...

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General Assembly supports fair elections legislation

2009-06-27T20:00:00Z

Delegates have just adopted Action of Immediate Witness 1, "Advocate Pending Legislation Toward Clean, Honest and Fair Elections in the United States." The AIW supports current billsâ€”HR 2894, HR 1826, and S 751-752â€”and proposes nine ...

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Second Opinion: Upcoming editorials: Death penalty and health care ...

2009-06-24T20:00:00Z

We need voluntary, public funding of campaigns as embodied by the Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) so that lawmakers will listen more to regular voters than to deep-pocket special interests. -Sean Dobson Executive Director ...

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H.R.3025: Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2009 ...

2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

HR 3025, to require bipartisan commissions in each state to draw U.S. House boundaries, has not gained any co-sponsors since last month and still has 22. HR 1826, non-discriminatory public funding for Congress, has 79 co-sponsors, . ...

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Change We Need: Cleaning Out Corrupting Campaign Cash

2009-06-20T20:00:00Z

Click on the links below to contact your Senators and Representatives to let them know of your support for action on this important proposal. Be sure to urge them to cosponsor and support S.752 and HR 1826: Government Representatives: ...

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Rep. Posey Says No To Finance Reform | IBLOGLEFT.COM

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

On HR 1826: â€œI share your support for ensuring free, open, and democratic process, I believe our reform effort must ensure free speech between incumbents and challengers and not hinder citizen participation and grassroots political ...

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Wellness tending; the residual of the narration

2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

That Holds what you name `` editorial corruptness. '' How lucky we are. - The congressional measures: Carnival Elections Now Enactment (S.752,HR1826 ) and Bingle Remunerator, Expanded Medicare For All, ( SB703 and HR676 )

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H.R.2894: Voter Confidence and Increased... OpenCongress

2009-06-14T20:00:00Z

Delegates have just adopted Action of Immediate Witness 1, "Advocate Pending Legislation Toward Clean, Honest and Fair Elections in the United States." The AIW supports current billsÃ¢â‚¬â€*HR 2894, HR 1826, and S 751-752Ã¢â‚¬â€*a

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Not so fast with the primaries, Atrios Â« The Confluence

2009-06-12T20:00:00Z

I think that the will of the people has to weigh in on democracy in the Democratic primaries and the general elections too. I'll work with whoever advocates for democracy. One small step: Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) ...

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Common Cause Calls On House To Prohibit Earmarks For Campaign ...

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

Where HipHop and Libertarianism Meet: Close the the National Drug ...

2009-06-07T20:00:00Z

Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces re-election bid for House, passes on ...

2009-06-07T20:00:00Z

(H.R. 1826) http://bit.ly/5Qjhu; VietnameseMama organizing, found highschool mock elections, here goes....#1 best dressed #2 most conceited #3 most school spirited.....weirdest combination; manifestmfg Comelec pays even if No-Election: ...

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Pro bono publico: First Things First

2009-06-06T20:00:00Z

We have to push our Representatives to support H.R. 1826 and our Senators to support S. 752. There will be a lot of push-back from corporations and trade groups who don't want such legislation enacted. We need to show our support in ...

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Health care; the rest of the story Â« Moneyed Politicians

2009-05-31T20:00:00Z

The congressional bills: Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) and Single Payer, Expanded Medicare For All, (SB703 and HR676). This entry was posted on Monday, June 1st, 2009 at 3:17 am and is filed under Health Care, Political Money ...

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Health care; the rest of the story

2009-05-23T20:00:00Z

The congressional bills: Fair Elections Now Act (S.752, H.R.1826) and Single Payer, Expanded Medicare For All, (SB703 and HR676). â€“ So congress is giving Obama cover to keep Guantanamo open? I love it. ...

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I won't forget my poll promises, Maneka tells Aonla

2009-05-22T20:00:00Z

Capuano, Delahunt cosponsor Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826). Let's get the rest of the Mass. delegation aboard. http://bit.ly/AdsIO; TheKosovoTimes 40 Political parties to run for Kosovo local elections among them six Serb parties ...

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the albany project:: Campaign Finance Bills Now Available for ...

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

In addition, I have analyzed the "hybrid" legislation in Congress (H.R. 1826), and found it to be, despite best intentions, completely worthless. We will be throwing about a billion dollars down the drain every two years, merely so that ...

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the albany project:: Campaign Finance Bills Now Available for ...

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

Re/Creating Tampa - Grayson Cosponsors Fair Elections Now Act ...

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

He's also co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act, H.R. 1826. (You can read the bill here.) While I don't expect a bill making paid vacations mandatory to go anywhere, I'm thrilled that we have a Rep from Florida working toward this ...

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Press Release - Campaign Finance Groups Praise Rep. Heinrich for ...

2009-05-18T20:00:00Z

Momentum building for comprehensive legislation in Congress WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seven national campaign finance reform groups, called the Fair Elections Now coalition, issued the following statement to thank ...

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Press Release - Campaign Finance Groups Praise Rep. Kucinich for ...

2009-05-18T20:00:00Z

Press Release - Campaign Finance Groups Praise Reps. Dahlkemper ...

2009-05-18T20:00:00Z

News Unfiltered: Groups Praise Sen. Gillibrand and Reps. Hinchey ...

2009-05-18T20:00:00Z

Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Reps. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.), Daniel Maffei (D-N.Y.), Eric Massa (D-N.Y.), and Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) for cosponsoring the Fair Elections Now Act in their respective chambers, S. 752 and H.R. 1826. ...

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Our system will result in the defeat of Obama's major programs ...

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

John Larson of New York and Walter Jones of North Carolina hav introduced the companion bill H.R.1826 in the House. These bills would bring public financing of federal election campaigns. Here is what Sen. Durbin had to say about the ...

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The Speech Not Given | The LA Progressive

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

Senate Rejects Limit on Credit-Card Interest Rates - Democratic ...

2009-05-12T20:00:00Z

Senate Rejects Limit on Credit-Card Interest Rates.

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Principles In Liberty #38 - a visit with Jay Inslee

2009-05-11T20:00:00Z

Download Summary: Recorded on 5-10-2009 00:15 Intro 01:00 Jay sets the stage 01:38 My comments - The setup: socialist methodology right off the bat 02:16 Where does the federal govt. get jurisdiction over healthcare from the ...

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On The Hill: Connecticut Democrats Win Praise For New Public ...

2009-05-11T20:00:00Z

for co-sponsoring H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act. The legislation would provide qualified congressional candidates limited public funding to run a viable campaign in exchange for agreeing to take no contribution larger than $100. ...

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Where HipHop and Libertarianism Meet: will.i.am is a Democratic ...

2009-05-10T20:00:00Z

Fed Inspector General Knows Nothing About The Fed | Ron Paul Wins ...

2009-05-06T20:00:00Z

H.R.1826 : To reform the financing of House elections, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Larson, John B. [CT-1] (introduced 3/31/2009) 58. H.R.1881 : To enhance the transportation security functions of the Department of Homeland ...

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The end run around blocking change Â« The Best Possible Life

2009-05-05T20:00:00Z

There's a way to change this culture of corporate influence and it's a piece of legislation called â€œThe Fair Elections Now Act,â€* H.R. 1826 and S. 752. Here's what Congressman John Larson and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree wrote in a jo

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Flying Saucer R8, RSS feeds from exchange for a man the web ...

2009-04-23T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1827, To manipulate set to rights term 49, United States Code, to lend suited for the the powers that be of a bendability goad endowment program H.R. 1826, To rebuild the financing of House elections, and suited for other purposes ...

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the albany project:: Rules Reform Committee Report To Be Released ...

2009-04-20T20:00:00Z

... world of difference between the failed system used in NYC and an effective campaign finance system (even the hybrid system currently being proposed for congressional races in H.R.1826 and S.752 is a disaster masquerading as reform). ...

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Tuesday: The Rich have feelings too Â« The Confluence

2009-04-20T20:00:00Z

Includes information on the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826. perries, on April 21st, 2009 at 10:24 am Said: Well that certainly looks worth protesting to me. RalphB, on April 21st, 2009 at 9:32 am Said: No, thank God. ...

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The Daily Politics - NY Daily News

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H.R. 1826, To go honourable the financing of House elections, and in the course of other purposes H.R. 1824, To assortment up authorization to Best Buddies to stand up for the stretching and experience of mentoring programs, ...

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Fair Elections Act introduced in Congress

2009-04-15T20:00:00Z

From Independent Political Report: A bill called the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, has been introduced to Congress, and is being referred to the Committee on House Administration, along with the â€œCommittees on Energy and Commerce and ...

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Where HipHop and Libertarianism Meet: Eminem is a wimp

2009-04-06T20:00:00Z

Public Financing Bill for Congressional Contests Introduced

2009-04-06T20:00:00Z

Public Financing Bill for Congressional Contests Introduced. A proposal to establish a system of public financing for congressional races was unveiled yesterday by a bipartisan group of senators and representatives who say this ...

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A fix for political corruption?

2009-04-06T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act could do it. By Jack E. Lohman. Some people just donâ€™t get it. When you are digging yourself into a hole, the first rule is, quit digging. Unfortunately, our politicians are digging and donâ€™t want to stop. ...

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thieves in the temple.: in which we discuss things the White ...

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I'm still not totally sold on H.R. 1826/S. 752, a.k.a. the Fair Elections Now Act. The Fair Elections Now Act would set up a public campaign financing system, would prohibit joint fundraising committees, and would also severely limit ...

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Letters to the editor | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and ...

2009-04-06T20:00:00Z

The Fair Elections Now Act (S.752 and H.R.1826) creates a voluntary campaign finance system that enables candidates demonstrating a specified level of popular support to run a competitive campaign without taking large donations from ...

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TODAY'S TOPICS: Greenwald/Goodman, Public Financing, Moyers, Maher ...

2009-04-05T20:00:00Z

TODAY'S TOPICS: Greenwald/Goodman, Public Financing, Moyers, Maher, G-20, IMF, Gay Marriage, Defense Budget VIDEO SECTION Watch Glenn Greenwald and Amy Goodman visit Bill Moyers (does it get any better than those three?)! ...

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Campaign Finance Reform â€” Not!

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

Theyâ€™re at it again. On March 31, a bipartisan group of House members introduced HR 1826, and a similarly bipartisan pair of Senators introduced S. 752. Read more here:? Campaign Finance Reform â€” Not!

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Campaign Finance Reform â€” Not! | The Daily Gotham

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

Campaign Finance Reform â€” Not! Theyâ€™re at it again. On March 31, a bipartisan group of House members introduced HR 1826, and a similarly bipartisan pair of Senators introduced S. More: Campaign Finance Reform â€” Not! | The Daily Gotham.

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Campaign Finance Reform -- Not!

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

They're at it again. On March 31, a bipartisan group of House members introduced HR 1826, and a similarly bipartisan pair of Senators introduced S. 752. Both bills are entitled the â€œFair Elections Now Act,â€* and each bill provides for ...

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Campaign Finance Reform -- Not! | The Daily Gotham

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

On March 31, a bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 1826, and a similarly bipartisan pair of Senators introduced S. 752. Both bills are entitled the â€œFair Elections Now Act,â€* and each bill provides for partial public ...

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OnEntreprend Â» Blog Archive Â» Campaign Finance Reform â€” Not! | The ...

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Campaign Finance Reform â€” Not! | The Daily Gotham. Campaign Finance Reform â€” Not! Theyâ€™re at it again. On March 31, a bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 1826, and a similarly bipartisan pair of Senators introduced S. ...

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It's Always Sunny In Easton: Rosters Announced

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On March 31, a bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 1826, and a similarly bipartisan pair of Senators introduced S. 752. ... 52 minutes ago. Clearwater Threshers News · 2009 Clearwater Threshers Roster Announced - The 2009 ...

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the albany project:: Campaign Finance Reform -- Not

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

On March 31, a bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 1826, and a similarly bipartisan pair of Senators introduced S. 752. Both bills are entitled the "Fair Elections Now Act," and each bill provides for partial public ...

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Important campaign finance reform bill introduced - but don't ...

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

A bill called the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, has been introduced to Congress, and is being referred to the Committee on House Administration, along with the "Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means," according to the ...

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Today's Missing News: CAMPAIGN FINANCE LEGISLATION RISES AGAIN

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

The Bill, HR 1826, has been referred to the Committee on House Administration, Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Ways and Means Committee. The bill has a counterpart in the Senate, S752, introduced by Senator Richard Durbin. ...

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â€œFair Elections Now Actâ€* introduced in US Congress

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

A bill called the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, has been introduced to Congress, and is being referred to the Committee on House Administration, along with the â€œCommittees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means,â€* according to the ...

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GovTrack: Tracking Introduced Legislation - Tracked Events

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

Tracking Introduced Legislation. Congress is in session today. Mar 31, 2009 - Bill Action. Introduced: S.Con.Res. 15: A concurrent resolution commending the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of theâ€¦ Sen. Mark Pryor [D-AR] introduced S. ...

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Public Financing Bill for Congressional Contests Introduced

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

A proposal to establish a system of public financing for congressional races was unveiled yesterday by a bipartisan group of senators and representatives who say this legislation would keep elected officials focused on governing instead ...

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Chris Dodd: The Moment for Credit Card Reform

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

As of last Tuesday's introduction of S. 752 ("The Fair Elections Now Act") in the Senate, and its companion H.R. 1826 in the House, sawbuck, Senators Dick Durbin and Arlen Specter and Representatives Larson, Nadler, Pingree, Jones, ...

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New York City Eye: Schools grade themselves in the "Progress Report"

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

www.dailygotham.com/blog/dan_jacoby · Campaign Finance Reform -- Not! - They're at it again. On March 31, a bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 1826, and a similarly bipartisan pair of Senators introduced S. 752. ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.752 Fair Elections Now Act

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There's a way to change this culture of corporate influence and it's a piece of legislation called Ã¢â‚¬Å“The Fair Elections Now Act,Ã¢â‚¬ H.R. 1826 and S. 752. Here's what Congressman John Larson and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree w

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.1825 Clean Up Government Act of ...

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H.R. 1825, To emend title-deed 18, United States Code, to frighten patent corruption H.R. 1826, To go honourable the financing of House elections, and in the course of other purposes H.R. 1824, To assortment up authorization to Best . ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1826, The Fair Elections Now Act

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US Congress: HR 1826, The Fair Elections Now Act. ... H.R. 1826, The Fair Elections Now Act. H.R. 1826 would reform the financing of House elections. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation; Points in Favor; Points Against ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1826, To reform the financing of House ...

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US Congress: HR 1826, To reform the financing of House elections, and for other purposes.

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HR1826 To reform the financing of House elections, and for other purposes. on OpenCongress.

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H.R. 1826: To reform the financing of House elections, and for ...

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A bill in the US Congress: To reform the financing of House elections, and for other purposes.

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