Washington Journal
Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finanace
2012-07-02T07:48:25-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOWViXC8zMDY4NzItMDMtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court’s decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the controversial Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission[ ruling applies to state and local elections. Other topics included the effects of [Citizens United on the 2012 elections, the role of outside group spending in 2012 by both super political actions committees, and campaign finance measures being considered in Congress. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court’s decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the contr…
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Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court’s decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the controversial Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission[ ruling applies to state and local elections. Other topics included the effects of [Citizens United on the 2012 elections, the role of outside group spending in 2012 by both super political actions committees, and campaign finance measures being considered in Congress. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court’s decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the contr… read more
Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court’s decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the controversial Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission[ ruling applies to state and local elections. Other topics included the effects of [Citizens United on the 2012 elections, the role of outside group spending in 2012 by both super political actions committees, and campaign finance measures being considered in Congress. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
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