Failed DCCC head Van Hollen will take liberal line in SuperCongress

By Fred Schulte, Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

Chris Van Hollen, loyal opposition on Paul Ryan's budget committee

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"… from those who have done so well even during these tough economic times.” …"

Stimulating hypocrisy: Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

By John Solomon and Aaron Mehta

Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

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"… Act investments are the ones made in their own districts,” he said.Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., one of Pelosi’s top lieutenants, wrote at least two letters requ …"

New 'Citizens United' legislation would enhance powers of parties

By Josh Israel

New legislation to address a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing unlimited campaign advertising by corporations and labor unions includes an

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"… Russ Feingold, and Ron Wyden, and a bipartisan House quartet of Democrats Chris Van Hollen and Robert Brady, and Republicans Michael Castle and Walter Jones, Jr.As e …"

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Federal legal aid vulnerable to fraud, questions of conflicts and intimidation

By John Solomon

U.S. Assistant Attorney General Tony West hailed Maryland’s Legal Aid Bureau with a rousing speech a few weeks ago that equated the nonprofi

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"… damental right in our society to legal representation.”In addition, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., a top lieutenant to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, recently asked LSC …"

Super Congress hauls in super donations as special interests try to influence budget cuts

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

Gang of 12 tasked with cutting budget by $1.5 trillion hauls in big PAC donations

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"… e was announced, Fresenius made three donations to committee members Reps. Chris Van Hollen ($1,000) and Jim Clyburn ($5,000), along with Sen. Max Baucus ($4,000). Th …"

"… Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas — $22,500Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. — $18,000*Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. — $17,500Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio — $10,000*Sen. John Kyl, R-Ar …"

CPAC panel: ‘Celebrate’ Citizens United ruling

By Michael Beckel

Conservative lawyers dismiss threat of foreign money, anonymous political spending

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"… been introduced in this vein: the DISCLOSE Act, which is sponsored by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and the SUPERPAC Act, which is the brainchild of the Sunlight Fou …"

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Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

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"… by former White House aides Sean Sweeney and Bill Burton.In Congress, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has also been attempting to change disclosure requirements — thr …"

U.S. Chamber, GOP block election ad transparency bill

By Rachael Marcus and John Dunbar

Bill would force underwriters of attack ads to come out of the shadows.

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"… istent support for disclosure rulesIn 2010, legislation introduced by Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., would require nonprofits that buy political ads to disclose their …"

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"… ve DirectorU.S. Chamber, GOP block election transparency billIn 2010, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced legislation that included a provision to require nonpro …"

Third time not the charm for disclosure bill

By Rachael Marcus

A stripped down bill that would identify funders behind anonymous attack ads won't go to full Senate.

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"… o a discharge petition brought by the bill’s primary House sponsor, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., it may soon hit the floor of the House. …"

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