TITLE

Voice of reason

PUB. DATE

September 1997

SOURCE

Broadcasting & Cable;09/08/97, Vol. 127 Issue 37, p82

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Editorial

ABSTRACT

Editorial. Praises Senator Arlen Specter's proposal for campaign finance reform. Specter's claim that a proposed campaign finance bill that would require free television time to candidates is unconstitutional; Key points in Specter's proposal.

ACCESSION #

9709223882

Tags: CAMPAIGN funds;  SPECTER, Arlen, 1930-

 

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