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Jun 26

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Justices Strike Down ‘Millionaire’s Amendment’

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The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Thursday the Federal Election Commission's "millionaire's amendment" violates the First Amendment by allowing House and Senate candidates to accept larger contributions if their opponent spends personal funds.

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Jun 19

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In a Strategic Shift, Obama Opts to Forgo Public Financing

Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday he will opt out of public financing during the general election. A legal expert and a political reporter examine how the move will impact the race and Sen. John McCain's funding options.

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May 20

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Links to Lobbyists Pose Questions for Campaigns

The role played by lobbyists in each of the top three campaigns for president has become a hot button issue as the race to raise campaign cash gains intensity. Analysts debate the role of lobbyists in campaigns and why the…

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Sep 01

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Maryland Democratic Senate Contenders Debate Iraq, Spending

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The top Democratic candidates for Maryland's open U.S. Senate seat squared off in a debate Thursday, ahead of the Sept. 12 primary to see who will run against presumptive Republican candidate Lt. Gov. Michael Steele.

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Dec 10

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Divided High Court Upholds Campaign Finance Reform Law

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A divided Supreme Court upheld key portions of a recent law intended to reform political campaign financing, ruling Wednesday that the government may ban unlimited donations to political parties.

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Sep 08

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Campaign Finance Challenge

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The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether recently passed campaign finance regulations infringe on constitutional rights in a special one-day session on the mammoth legal challenges to the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA).

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