TITLE

Smoking Out Reformers

PUB. DATE

August 2001

SOURCE

Christian Science Monitor;8/10/2001, Vol. 93 Issue 180, p10

SOURCE TYPE

Newspaper

DOC. TYPE

Editorial

ABSTRACT

Editorial. Comments on efforts of Representative Chris Shays (R-Conn.) to revive the campaign-finance reform bill in the United States, and view that reforming campaign finance will help to restore voter confidence.

ACCESSION #

4982277

Tags: SHAYS, Christopher H., 1945- -- Political & social views;  CAMPAIGN funds

 

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