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 Almanac of Policy Issues: Campaign Finance ReformAlmanac of Policy Issues: Campaign Finance Reform
 Current news, background on the McCain-Feingold "soft money" reform bill, and links on US campaign finance reform.
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Brookings Institute: Campaign Finance ReformBrookings Institute: Campaign Finance Reform
 Includes a sourcebook on campaign finance law and administration, a newly launched and continuously updates section on recent developments in campaign finance regulation, legislation pending in the US Congress, external links, and a public forum.
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Burton Ridgeway's Briefs: Campaign Finance ReformBurton Ridgeway's Briefs: Campaign Finance Reform
 Author of a novel, "The FECMA Conspiracy", showing the benefits of a specific approach.
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California Clean Money CampaignCalifornia Clean Money Campaign
 A campaign for clean elections legislation in the state of California.
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Campaign Finance [American University]Campaign Finance [American University]
 Campaign finance contributions by candidate. Sponsored by the AU School of Communication.
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Campaign Finance Information CenterCampaign Finance Information Center
 CFIC is dedicated to helping journalists cover campaigns more in-depth by following the campaign money trail.
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The Campaign Finance InstituteThe Campaign Finance Institute
 Conducts research and education, empanels task forces, and makes recommendations for policy change in the field of campaign finance.
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Campaign Finance Reform and Government EthicsCampaign Finance Reform and Government Ethics
 Part of Public Citizen's "Congress Watch" project.
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Campaign Finance Reform ForumCampaign Finance Reform Forum
 Forum about reform in the United States.
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Campaign Finance "Reform": The Good, the Bad, and the UnconstitutionalCampaign Finance "Reform": The Good, the Bad, and the Unconstitutional
 Report published in July 1999 arguing against restrictions on campaign spending and "soft money" contributions on constitutional grounds. By James Bopp, Jr. of the Heritage Foundation.
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Campaign Finance SearchCampaign Finance Search
 A searchable database of information regarding the election campaigns of many politicians in the USA.
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The Campaign Legal CenterThe Campaign Legal Center
 Represents the public interest in strong enforcement of campaign finance laws.
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Center for Responsive PoliticsCenter for Responsive Politics
 The Center for Responsive Politics is a non-partisan, non-profit research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy. The Center conducts computer-based research on campaign finance issues for the news media, academics, activists, and the public at large.
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Checkbook DemocracyCheckbook Democracy
 A collection of news, resources, and organizations concerning reform from The American Prospect magazine.
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Clean Elections InstituteClean Elections Institute
 Educates the public about various campaign finance abuses and the possibilities for reform. Arizona.
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The Coin-Operated CongressThe Coin-Operated Congress
 "Mother Jones" magazine investigates the impact of money on Congressional elections. This site contains original reporting and a searchable database of campaign donors.
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Common CauseCommon Cause
 U.S. citizens organization working to end special-interest politics and reform government ethics, largely through campaign finance reform.
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Common Cause of TexasCommon Cause of Texas
 Proposes campaign finance reform to create an honest and accountable government at all levels. Includes position papers, news releases, newsletters, and model ordinances for municipalities.
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Democracy MattersDemocracy Matters
 DM is a national student organization with a focus on campaign finance reform through clean elections systems.
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Democracy Matters, University of Puget Sound ChapterDemocracy Matters, University of Puget Sound Chapter
 A chapter of the nation-wide student organization promoting interest in and legislation for publicly funded elections as a way to reduce the influence of big money donors.
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Federal Campaign Contribution ReportingFederal Campaign Contribution Reporting
 Finance data for all federal candidates and political action committees (PACs). Reports can be run at the state, county, city, or zip level.
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Finance Reform Lawsuit initiated by Chester P. SolingFinance Reform Lawsuit initiated by Chester P. Soling
 Finance Reform Lawsuit. Legal actions pertaining to congressional corruption and big-money influences.
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Granny D. Home PageGranny D. Home Page
 Web page of Senior citizen Doris Haddock ("Granny D.")who walked across the country, arriving in Washington, D.C. in Feb. 2000, to support campaign finance reform.
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Hawai`i Clean ElectionsHawai`i Clean Elections
 Non-profit coalition working to enact campaign finance reform in the state. Includes legislative updates and how to get involved. Also includes information about the Hawai`i Elections Project, which conducts research and education on reform.
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Illinois Campaign for Political Reform HomepageIllinois Campaign for Political Reform Homepage
 Non-partisan group working to take big money out of Illinois politics. Site includes updated campaign finance info on Illinois politicians.
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It's Time for a Change!It's Time for a Change!
 Suggestions on how to reform the American election system to make it more democratic. Has organized links to various aspects of activism, voting procedures, etc.
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The Joyce Foundation: Money and Politics Program AreaThe Joyce Foundation: Money and Politics Program Area
 Provides grants for projects to improve campaign finance restrictions, force broadcasters to improve coverage of public affairs, and seek to strengthen the independence and impartiality of the judiciary in the Great Lakes region of the United States.
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Massachusetts Voters for Clean ElectionsMassachusetts Voters for Clean Elections
 Non-partisan citizen group working to reduce the influence of private money in the electoral process. Includes a description of the reform, FAQ, news, and how to get involved.
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Minnesotans for Fair and Clean Elections (FACE)Minnesotans for Fair and Clean Elections (FACE)
 Coalition of organizations working to replace the state campaign finance system. Includes a list of problems with the current system and proposed solutions, summary of the bill, and how to get involved.
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Money LineMoney Line
 Data pertaining to the sums, distribution, and usage of money donated to public officials for elections purposes.
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Money PoliticsMoney Politics
 Essay arguing for campaign finance reform.
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Mother Jones 400Mother Jones 400
 U.S. elected officials got a record $696 million in 2000. Mojo reveals the nation's top 400 contributors and what they expect in return.
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National Voting Rights InstituteNational Voting Rights Institute
 A non-profit organization dedicated to challenging the constitutionality of the current campaign finance system at the federal and state levels. Through litigation and public education.
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New Politics ProgramNew Politics Program
 National Civic League program works to identify and promote campaign finance reform on the local level. Also maintains a comprehensive database of local campaign finance reform initiatives.
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No Soliciting - a new sign on the schoolhouseNo Soliciting - a new sign on the schoolhouse
 In June 1998 the Florida Elections Commission (FEC) made a ruling which could have far reaching ramifications in the way labor unions collect political contributions. The FEC ruled that teacher unions could not solicit, and their members could not make, campaign contributions within government buildings through the use of payroll deduction forms.
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OpenSecrets.ogOpenSecrets.og
 Details information on PAC money which is contributed to the various political candidates. Information can be sorted alphabetically or by industry.
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Public Campaign -- Real Campaign Finance ReformPublic Campaign -- Real Campaign Finance Reform
 Fighting for "clean money" campaign reform to take special-interest money out of America's elections.
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Public VoicesPublic Voices
 Proposes responsible campaign finance reform for Texas, one of only a few states that has neither contribution limits nor public financing. Includes a proposal, recent bills, and contact information for legislators.
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Reform Voter ProjectReform Voter Project
 Holding politicians accountable for special favors they do for their political contributors, and for opposing reform.
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San Diego Alliance for Clean ElectionsSan Diego Alliance for Clean Elections
 Working to reform campaign finance laws in the city and to introduce public financing of campaigns. Includes a summary of the initiative, meeting schedule, and newsletters.
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Still More Campaign Finance ReformStill More Campaign Finance Reform
 A collection of political cartoons from Slate.
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Students for Clean ElectionsStudents for Clean Elections
 Working to organize and mobilize the Wesleyan and Connecticut student communities to pass clean money campaign reform with full public funding legislation.
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Students4reform.comStudents4reform.com
 New York-based student activist organization which seeks to defeat incumbents who oppose certain campaign finance reforms. Includes media appearances, list and map of targeted politicians, and information on how to support the movement.
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Washington Public CampaignsWashington Public Campaigns
 A campaign for clean elections legislation in the state of Washington.
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WhiteHouseForSale.orgWhiteHouseForSale.org
 Detailed, informative site about campaign financing in USA as it is today and what can be changed. Also contains detailed info about Dean, Kerry, and G.W. Bush presidential campaigns.
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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Finance ReformWisconsin Democracy Campaign Finance Reform
 Nonpartisan coalition for campaign finance reform in Wisconsin. Provides online campaign finance record for state legislators.
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Wisconsin Leaders Beholden to Tobacco Interests, Groups SayWisconsin Leaders Beholden to Tobacco Interests, Groups Say
 By Richard P. Jones. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel] Advocates for campaign finance reform and a smoke-free environment say that Wisconsin is squandering $1.3 billion in tobacco settlement money to solve its fiscal crisis because it's beholden to tobacco companies. (June 26, 2002)
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Shedding Electronic Light on Campaign FinanceShedding Electronic Light on Campaign Finance
 By Ashley Craddock. [Wired News] California's Legislature and Secretary of State push new efforts to give wider public access to who spends what to elect whom. (April 15, 1997)
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