Campaign finance reform advocates face long-term challenges

By Josh Israel

The current political environment looks bleak for any congressional action soon on disclosure requirements to narrow the Citizens United rul

Excerpts from this story referencing "Common Cause":

"… onsensus among speakers at a conference held this week by non-profit group Common Cause and its allies in the progressive government reform movement. The event em …"

"… going to call,” he said.Mary Boyle, vice president for communications at Common Cause, told the Center that even though it sometimes feels like “pushing rocks …"

Stealth PACs revealed

By The Center for Public Integrity

February 9, 2000 — The 2000 election cycle promised to be a high-stakes and free-spending election by anyone's measure. The balance of power

Political inaction committees: How political action committees are spending your donations

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Gabriel Debenedetti

Jay Peters is a psychology instructor at a Durham, North Carolina, community college who has donated tens of thousands of dollars to conserv

Excerpts from this story referencing "Common Cause":

"… ice president for communications for the pro-campaign finance reform group Common Cause, adds that the spending habits of many PACs are legal, but “pushing the …"

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American Maritime Officers: The same agenda year after year?

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

An examination of lobbying records filed by the American Maritime Officers (AMO) union has revealed a stunning long-term pattern of Lobbying

Excerpts from this story referencing "Common Cause":

"… quiries but did not do so.Mary Boyle, vice president for communications at Common Cause, called the situation “a complete embarrassment” that demonstrates why …"

The curious spending of Republicans for Choice

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Wharton Professor Yoram “Jerry” Wind calls himself a liberal Republican. Unhappy with what he considers far-right positions taken by his par

Excerpts from this story referencing "Common Cause":

"… spend money as they deem fit , Michael Surrusco, director of research for Common Cause, says the expenditures raise an ethical question. “It seems like there …"

President Obama’s opportunity to mold the FEC

By Josh Israel

At midnight Thursday, the terms of Federal Election Commissioner Donald F. McGahn II (a Republican) and FEC Chairman Steven T. Walther (a De

Excerpts from this story referencing "Common Cause":

"… g the Campaign Legal Center, Democracy 21, the Brennan Center for Justice, Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, Public Citizen, and U.S. PIRG has proposed th …"

"… of the campaign finance laws.”Josh Zaharoff, deputy program director for Common Cause, argues that, short of complete overhaul, such a proposal would be the bes …"

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Outsiders target Indian land for risky business

By Joe Eaton

Outsiders target Indian land for risky business

Excerpts from this story referencing "Common Cause":

"… contributions, according to a study by the nonprofit advocacy organization Common Cause.Tribes have also sought increased influence through lobbying efforts, whic …"

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 "Common Cause":

"… t increase. And both parties are on track to eclipse all existing records. Common Cause reports the parties have already raised $160 million in preparation for th …"

"… rs and federal politics,” said Celia Wexler, a senior policy analyst for Common Cause. “That’s the most important part of this.” …"

Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part one

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — It is no surprise and nothing new in the land of the spin and the home of the sound bite that each and every can

Excerpts from this story referencing "Common Cause":

"… gree from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and is on the board of Common Cause, a non-profit organization that promotes better government. This is her fi …"

Joint fund-raising committees: One-stop shopping for donors

By Marianne Holt

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2000 — Political parties are turning to raising money jointly with candidates for Congress in greater numbers than ever

Excerpts from this story referencing "Common Cause":

"… d-raiser of his career last summer, with a fund-raising goal of $1 million.Common Cause, Democracy 21 file complaintIn early April, Common Cause and Democracy 21, …"

"… oal of $1 million.Common Cause, Democracy 21 file complaintIn early April, Common Cause and Democracy 21, two campaign finance reform watchdog groups, complained …"

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