TITLE

REAL CAMPAIGN REFORM: FLOORS, NOT CEILINGS

AUTHOR(S)

Taylor Jr., Stuart

PUB. DATE

March 2001

SOURCE

National Journal;3/24/2001, Vol. 33 Issue 12, p851

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses the financing of political campaigns in the United States. Background on the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill; Information on the provision of campaign funds for incumbent government officials; Details on the campaign finance approach suggested by the American Civil Liberties Union.

ACCESSION #

4303523

Tags: CAMPAIGN funds;  AMERICAN Civil Liberties Union

 

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