Politico reports that the Schumer-Van Hollen legislative response to Citizens United is supported by at least one House Republican. The bill, which [Rep. Mike] Castle will co-sponsor, would restrict the types of companies that could air campaign ads and require those that did to disclose precisely how much they spent on such ads – and […]
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The prospects for Schumer-Van Hollen
The Hill has the latest on the Schumer-Van Hollen legislative response to Citizens United and the time frame for introduction. After weeks of courting, however, [Senator Scott] Brown turned down the Democrats late last week, according to spokeswoman Gail Gitcho and several sources close to the negotiations. Brown delivered the news to Schumer on the […]
House financial disclosure forms making news for definition of “spouse”
Roll Call reports on apparent changes to personal financial disclosure forms involving the definition of who is a “spouse” for the purposes of the report. The Washington Independent reports here. The Family Research Council has a press release on the matter here.