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Is Citizens United Good For American Democracy? #1504

Season 15 Episode 8 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Is Citizens United Good For American Democracy? Show #1504

Is Citizens United Good For American Democracy? In 2010 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled corporations and unions could fund political ads through 3rd parties and in doing so removed spending limits. It changed campaign finance law and opened the debate to the meaning of free speech and the idea that a few wealthy people or organizations can sway elections. Show #1504

02/27/2015 | Rating NR

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NewsMakers

Is Citizens United Good For American Democracy? #1504

Season 15 Episode 8 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Is Citizens United Good For American Democracy? In 2010 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled corporations and unions could fund political ads through 3rd parties and in doing so removed spending limits. It changed campaign finance law and opened the debate to the meaning of free speech and the idea that a few wealthy people or organizations can sway elections. Show #1504

02/27/2015 | Rating NR

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