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Here's the outline:
_Bans "soft money," unlimited contributions that unions, corporations and individuals donate to national political parties to use for purposes other than expressly advocating a candidate's election or defeat. State and local parties could use up to $10,000 in soft money for certain political activities.
_The limit for "hard money," individual contributions for candidates per election, was set at $1,000 in 1974 but would climb to $2,000 for both House and Senate candidates. Currently an individual can contribute up to $50,000 over a two-year election cycle to parties and candidates. The measure would allow $95,000 over two years to candidates and parties.
_Unions, corporations and some independent groups would be banned from broadcasting certain types of political advertising within 60 days of an election or 30 days of a primary. These commercials are generally known as "issue ads," because they refrain from advocating election or defeat of specific candidates yet refer directly to them and can attack or defend them.
_Prohibits foreigners from making contributions to federal, state or local elections.
_Bans solicitation of campaign contributions on federal property, including the White House and the Capitol complex.
_Tells the Supreme Court it should judge each provision individually, and not view any legislation on an all-or-nothing basis.
_Requires television and radio stations to make public information relating to all broadcast political advertising, including ads paid for by independent organizations. Requires more frequent disclosure for various party fund-raising committees and orders the Federal Election Commission (news - web sites) to put information on the Internet within 24 hours of receipt.
_Allows a candidate running against a wealthy opponent who spends more than a threshold amount of his or her own money to raise hard money contributions at triple the usual amount and receive more party donations.
I think this is a great step in de-croupting American politics. It's just the beginning, but it's something. What do you think?
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"I have a dragon, and I know how to use it. I'm a donkey on the edge!" -Shrek
Won't you kiss me on that MIDNIGHT STREET, sweep me OFF MY FEET, singing 'ain't this life SO SWEET?' -David Gray
Love,
Emily
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_Bans "soft money," unlimited contributions that unions, corporations and individuals donate to national political parties to use for purposes other than expressly advocating a candidate's election or defeat. State and local parties could use up to $10,000 in soft money for certain political activities.
_The limit for "hard money," individual contributions for candidates per election, was set at $1,000 in 1974 but would climb to $2,000 for both House and Senate candidates. Currently an individual can contribute up to $50,000 over a two-year election cycle to parties and candidates. The measure would allow $95,000 over two years to candidates and parties.
_Unions, corporations and some independent groups would be banned from broadcasting certain types of political advertising within 60 days of an election or 30 days of a primary. These commercials are generally known as "issue ads," because they refrain from advocating election or defeat of specific candidates yet refer directly to them and can attack or defend them.
_Prohibits foreigners from making contributions to federal, state or local elections.
_Bans solicitation of campaign contributions on federal property, including the White House and the Capitol complex.
_Tells the Supreme Court it should judge each provision individually, and not view any legislation on an all-or-nothing basis.
_Requires television and radio stations to make public information relating to all broadcast political advertising, including ads paid for by independent organizations. Requires more frequent disclosure for various party fund-raising committees and orders the Federal Election Commission (news - web sites) to put information on the Internet within 24 hours of receipt.
_Allows a candidate running against a wealthy opponent who spends more than a threshold amount of his or her own money to raise hard money contributions at triple the usual amount and receive more party donations.
I think this is a great step in de-croupting American politics. It's just the beginning, but it's something. What do you think?
------------------
"I have a dragon, and I know how to use it. I'm a donkey on the edge!" -Shrek
Won't you kiss me on that MIDNIGHT STREET, sweep me OFF MY FEET, singing 'ain't this life SO SWEET?' -David Gray
Love,
Emily
Visit my webpage for U2 wallpapers:
www.geocities.com/springtime5348/index.html
