Shays-Meehan opens soft money loophole in the States

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

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"… elections and nothing else,” said Bob Bennett, long-time chairman of the Ohio Republican Party. “I’ve got to create a different account. I’ve got to restrict that …"

Trading in favors

By Alex Knott and Aubrey Bruggeman

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2003 — Legislative favors, increased access to federal lawmakers and instructions on how to use loopholes to evade feder

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American Crossroads spin-off launches new ads in Missouri, Nevada

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Young money

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"… s to members of the Cabinet. In one letter to Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Robert Bennett asks the Secretary to make a special appearance fo …"

Carrying concealed weapons just keeps getting easier

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A multitude of states have eased requirements to carry concealed weapons

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Children's Defense Fund report on kids' gun deaths, new gun laws

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio Republican Party":

"… he Ohio House of Representatives, the Secretary of State, the chair of the Ohio Republican Party, and the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.Members — 33,500 people …"