Shays-Meehan opens soft money loophole in the States

By John Dunbar

If the campaign finance reform bill that passed the House becomes law, it will eliminate a colossal loophole

Excerpts from this story referencing "Buckley v. Valeo":

"… y— and it had nothing to do with helping local parties stay healthy. The Buckley v. Valeo decision said that for advertising to be regulated under federal rules, it …"

Important dates: Federal campaign finance legislation

A timeline of important events in campaign finance history

Excerpts from this story referencing "Buckley v. Valeo":

"… ter campaign law, with Congress to appoint four of six commissioners.1976: Buckley v. Valeo Restrictions in FECA (as amended in 1974) challenged as unc …"

State bans on soft money

By Eric Marx

Conn. is only state with campaign finance law similar to Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

Excerpts from this story referencing "Buckley v. Valeo":

"… t of Appeals to reverse Singleton's decision based on a correct reading of Buckley v. Valeo and subsequent decisions, which held contribution limits a constitutionall …"

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Soft money primer

By John Dunbar

What you need to know about this form of political donation

Excerpts from this story referencing "Buckley v. Valeo":

"… opinion narrowly defined what could be considered a candidate ad. The Buckley v. Valeo decision said that, for advertising to be regulated as solely influen …"

Big bucks flood 2012 election — What the courts said and why we should care

By John Dunbar

Court decisions opened floodgates for unlimited corporate and union spending in presidential election

Excerpts from this story referencing "Buckley v. Valeo":

"… ity of the new laws was challenged in the 1976 Supreme Court case known as Buckley v. Valeo.The court upheld limits on contributions to candidates, saying they were â …"