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Marcia Coyle: ‘It’s Homestretch Time at the Supreme Court’

By Elizabeth Summers

Supreme Court (Photo by Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images) Monday's sharply divided ruling ordering California to release tens of thousands of inmates from its overcrowded prisons was just one of several widely-anticipated decisions the Supreme Court is expected to issue…

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Nov 03

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A Lighter Look at Campaign Ads in a Record-Breaking Midterm Race

By Elizabeth Shell

Just a few hours ago, polls across the country closed, election races were called, and the most expensive mid-term election cycle in U.S. history came to an end. And the television and radio airwaves will no longer be deluged with…

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Mar 11

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White House, High Court Dustup Over State of the Union Continues

The White House struck back at comments made by Chief Justice John Roberts, who criticized the president for using his State of the Union pulpit to voice disapproval of the high court's ruling on campaign finance. Judy Woodruff gets two…

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Jan 22

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Shields, Brooks on Political Shakeup for Democrats

Columnist Mark Shields, David Brooks break down the news of the week, including the outcome of the Massachusetts special election and Obama's tough sell on health care reform.

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Jan 21

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Supreme Court Frees Corporations to Spend on Federal Campaigns

By Quinn Bowman

UPDATED 5:15 p.m. ET| In a much-anticipated decision in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court in a 5-to-4 decision Thursday removed the distinction between individuals and corporations as it applies to spending on federal…

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Jan 21

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Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape Political Landscape

Reactions to the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of corporate campaign contributions varied from disappointment on the Democrats' side to excitement from some Republicans. Jim Lehrer talks to analysts about how the ruling will change campaign finance.

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Jan 21

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Supreme Court OKs Corporate Campaign Contributions

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed 20 years of restrictions on corporate campaign contributions. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains the controversial ruling and how it will likely affect future political campaigns.

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Sep 09

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Supreme Court Hears Campaign Finance Arguments

The Supreme Court convened Wednesday for a special hearing on campaign finance rules. Marcia Coyle reports.

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Mar 24

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‘Hillary’ Movie Brings Campaign Finance Law to High Court

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case Tuesday centering on whether a documentary on Hillary Clinton should be classified as a political ad, making it subject to campaign finance laws. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle describes the case…

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Oct 21

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Obama’s Record Fundraising Widens Gap With McCain

Barack Obama's presidential campaign hauled in $150 million in September, igniting debate over the viability of public financing. Political analysts examine the sources of the cash, funding strategies for John McCain and the impact on fundraising in future elections.

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