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• Latest Action: May 03, 2010 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3029-3031)

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• Committee Assignment: Senate Rules and Administration

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• This is the Democrats' response to the Supreme Courts' recent Citizens United v. FEC ruling. It seeks to increase transparency of corporate and special-interest money in national political campaigns. It would require organizations involved in political campaigning to disclose the identity of the their donors who gave $1,000 or more, and to reveal their identities in any political ads they fund. It would also bar foreign corporations, government contractors and TARP recipients from making political expenditures.

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• Public Citizen

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• Sunlight Foundation

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• Public Campaign

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• Campaign Legal Center

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• Democracy 21

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• League of Women Voters

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• Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

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• U.S. PIRG

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Opposing Organizations

• American Petroleum Institute

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• National Retail Federation

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• International Franchise Association

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• Associated General Contractors of America

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• National Association of Home Builders

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• National Restaurant Association

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• Center for Competitive Politics

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• International Dairy Foods Association

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• Federation of American Hospitals

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• National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

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• American Insurance Association

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• Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors

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• American Hotel and Lodging Association

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• National Mining Association

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• Edison Electric Institute

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• American Bakers Association

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• American Gas Association

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• Retail Industry Leaders Association

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• Textile Care Allied Trades Association

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• International Foodservice Distributors Association

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• American Architectural Manufacturers Association

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• American Lighting Association

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• National Marine Manufacturers Association

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• Marine Retailers Association of America

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• American Apparel and Footwear Association

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• International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

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• Society of American Florists

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• National Roofing Contractors Association

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• American Chemistry Council

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• National Association of Chemical Distributors

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• American Trucking Associations

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• Futures Industry Association

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• American Foundry Society

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• Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council

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• Metals Service Center Institute

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• Independent Electrical Contractors

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• Associated Builders and Contractors

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• North American Equipment Dealers Association

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• Associated Equipment Distributors

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• U.S. Travel Association

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• Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association

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• Brick Industry Association

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• National Association of Manufactures

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• International Housewares Association

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• California Retailers Association

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• United States Chamber of Commerce

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• Citizens United

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• American Watch Association

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• Associated Food Stores

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• Construction Industry Round Table

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• Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association

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• Georgia Mining Association

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• ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association

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• National Marine Distributors Association

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• National Paper Trade Association

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• National Poultry and Food Distributors Association

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• Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association

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• Petroleum Equipment Institute

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• Truck Renting and Leasing Association

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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• Business Roundtable

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• Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International

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• On June 19, 2010, by NukeET - Perhaps one should read the bill and also The Heritage Foundation's article about here: http://blog.heritage.org/?p=36480

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  As noted by NukeET, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 19, 2010, "Perhaps one should read the bill and also The Heritage Foundation's article about here: http://blog.heritage.org/?p=36480"
• On May 28, 2010, by july7nyc - Why would anyone who is not currently in office or a corporate donor with an agenda be opposed to this bill?

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• On July 30, 2010, by pramsey - from http://blog.heritage.org/?p=36480 "The real effects of the DISCLOSE Act will be to deter political speech (including criticism of incumbents, such as its chief sponsors, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)) and political advocacy by corporations and associations that Democrats don’t want participating in the American political process. It includes both absolute bans on independent political advocacy and new, burdensome disclosure requirements. Schumer admitted when he introduced the bill that “the deterrent effect should not be underestimated.” During a House Administration Committee hearing, Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) made no bones about the fact that he hoped this Act “chills out all . . . I have no problem whatsoever keeping everybody out [of elections]. If I could keep all outside entities out, I would.” 'nough said?

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• Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » The State of Campaign Finance ... - December 29, 2010 by Penny Hill Press - During the 111th Congress, the House responded by enacting the DISCLOSE Act (H.R. 5175; S. 3295; S. 3628). The Senate has, thus far, declined to do so. Fundraising and spending in the 2010 election cycle suggest that previously ...

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  As noted by Penny Hill Press on December 29, 2010, "During the 111th Congress, the House responded by enacting the DISCLOSE Act (H.R. 5175; S. 3295; S. 3628). The Senate has, thus far, declined to do so. Fundraising and spending in the 2010 election cycle suggest that previously ..." (http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=13945)
• Government Policy: The State of Campaign Finance Policy: Recent ... - December 29, 2010 by Government Policy - During the 111th Congress, the House responded by enacting the DISCLOSE Act (H.R. 5175; S. 3295; S. 3628). The Senate has, thus far, declined to do so. Fundraising and spending in the 2010 election cycle suggest that previously ...

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• PENDING LEGISLATION - December 21, 2010 by CitizenDarrell - PENDING LEGISLATION Campaign Finance Reform, Limit Scope of Citizens United v. FEC S.3295 Latest Title: Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles...

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• DISCLOSE Act Seeks to Blunt Impacts of Citizens United - May 03, 2010 by OMB Watch - To offset the January ruling, the DISCLOSE Act (S. 3295) would strengthen financial disclosure and establish disclaimer requirements while setting new ...

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  As noted by OMB Watch on May 03, 2010, " To offset the January ruling, the DISCLOSE Act (S. 3295) would strengthen financial disclosure and establish disclaimer requirements while setting new ... " (http://www.ombwatch.org/node/10973)