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Colbert gets conditional OK on campaign finance
The Federal Election Commission said Thursday that comedian Stephen Colbert can use his TV show’s resources to boost his political action committee, but he must disclose some major expenses as in-kind contributions from the show’s corporate owners.
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What next after Democrats fail at campaign finance reform
Senate Republicans this week halted the Democrats’ drive toward campaign finance reform. Democrats can revive their attempt to bring needed transparency to corporate and union spending on campaign ads by compromising and reaching out to moderate Republicans.
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Timing Unclear for Senate Vote on Finance Overhaul
Senate Democrats see final passage of a financial overhaul bill as a question of when, not if. Yet, there still seem to be a lot of questions about when.
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Finance and Banking
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the conference report on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) by a vote of 237-192.
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Cantwell says she’ll vote for finance regulation bill
WASHINGTON – After meeting with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said Thursday…
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Democrats’ Campaign Finance Bill Faces Hurdles
House Democrats this week will take another run at passing a campaign finance bill that would lay down extensive new requirements for disclosing campaign money from corporations, unions and wealthy individuals.
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House passes campaign finance bill
House Democratic leaders pushed a sweeping new campaign finance reform measure through their chamber Thursday, overcoming the objections of critics on both the left and the right. United States – Politics – Campaigns and Elections – Campaign finance – Election Reform
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Kevin Zeese: Disappointing Finance Bill Still Has Issues Worth Fighting For
The financial reform bill in its final stages of legislative action did not break up the big banks, re-instate Glass-Steagall, reign in bonuses and executive…
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Finance regulators will be given wide discretion _ is that wise?
WASHINGTON — Fine points are being finalized in the sweeping overhaul of financial regulation now before congressional negotiators, yet one change is abundantly clear: Regulators, not lawmakers, will fill in the blanks to ensure that Wall Street can never again inflict such pain on the nation.
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House Democatic leaders cancel Friday’s vote on campaign finance legislation
Democratic leaders are struggling to unite the caucus on the measure; a vote could come next week. Read more…
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