TITLE

Let Votes, Not Dollars, Rule

PUB. DATE
October 2000
SOURCE
Christian Science Monitor;10/24/2000, Vol. 92 Issue 233, p8
SOURCE TYPE
Newspaper
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Argues the need for campaign finance reform in the United States. Information on contributions from corporations and wealthy individuals to political parties; Importance of electing officials who are sincere about wanting to reform campaign finance policy in the U.S.; Roles played by voters and the media in noticing connections between contributions and political favors.
ACCESSION #
3683855

Tags: CAMPAIGN funds -- Government policy;  UNITED States -- Politics & government -- 1993-2001;  POLITICAL corruption -- United States

 

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