The Times prominently covers the status of the Van Hollen-Schumer legislative response to Citizens United this morning. The White House and leading Democrats in Congress are close to proposing legislation that would force private companies and groups to disclose their behind-the-scenes financial involvement in political campaigns and advertising, officials involved in the discussions said Monday. […]
Day: April 13, 2010
Van Hollen on Van Hollen-Schumer’s prospects for introduction
The Hill reports on Rep. Van Hollen’s latest statement on the Van Hollen-Schumer post-Citizens United legislative package. Many reform advocates are hoping to add a provision that would require corporations to hold a shareholder vote for significant political expenditures. The measure is not expected to be included in the initial legislation, but advocates have been […]
Potential Supreme Court nominees: Where do they stand on campaign finance?
Roll Call reports that the replacement of Justice Stevens will ignite debate over campaign finance laws.