Videos

Audio portions of the oral arguments in Buckley v. Valeo were reviewed and participants in the case were interviewed on the significance of the case, which established the current rules and …

The 1975 Supreme Court case Buckley v. Valeo dealing with campaign finance was profiled. In the decision, the Court held that certain types of political contributions are effective forms of …

Panelists discussed how the Watergate scandal reflected the negative influences of money on politics. This was part of a symposium marking the 25th anniversary of the Watergate break-in that…

Speakers supported a proposal calling on television networks to offer free prime-time airings to the presidential candidates.

America and the Courts featured a Supreme Court case, U.S. v. National Treasury Employees Union. Under current law federal employees who moonlight to make extra money are prohibited from …

The John F. Kennedy School of Government held a forum on campaign finance reform discussed the possibilities of reform in the coming terms.

The Federal Election Commission heard testimony on a proposed rule change regarding the spending of federal campaign funds. The witnesses analyzed specific “personal use” regulations and sug…

The participants discussed congressional reform and whether or not it has been effective.

Witnesses testified in front of the Senate Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Government Management. The subcommittee members discussed legislation for reforming the federal …

Fred Wertheimer, President of Common Cause, spoke about ongoing ethics probes in Congress and the ethics guidelines established by the Clinton administration. He also talked about inaugurati…

The guests discussed the House bank and House post office scandals and how reforms might be implemented.

In a forum entitled “Why Are the Elections Over Before the Polls Open?” guests examined the decline in political competitiveness in our country’s electoral system.

Fred Wertheimer, President of Common Cause, delivered a convocation address at the forum sponsored buy DePauw University entitled, “Why Are the Elections Over Before the Polls Open?", an exa…

The subcommittee heard testimony on proposed regulations on broadcasters that would mandate low advertising rates for political campaign advertising on television and radio. Another bill dis…

This panel discussion “Self-Government at Home: The Challenges of the 1990s” was hosted by Common Cause as the opening forum of their 20th anniversary conference. The Panel focused on the s…

The lively debate by Mr. Wertheimer, Ms. Miller and Mr. Stockmeyer centered around how capaign finances should be reformed and how to restore voter confidence in their elected officials.

The Coalition to Support Reform of Campaign Finance Laws held a news conference featuring lawyers and lobbyists.

The President of Common Cause, Fred Wertheimer, spoke about congressional ethics and then took view call-in questions.

Panelists spoke on the Report of the National Commission of Public Service

The National Association of Home Builders sponsored panel talks about the future of PACs.