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Manchin Removes Ethics Provisions From Democratic Reform Bill
Senate Democrats' Freedom to Vote Act would no longer strengthen conflict of interest rules that prevent members of Congress from working on legislation primarily for their own financial interests.
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Manchin’s Proposal Cuts Campaign Finance and Ethics Reforms From S1
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Former ALEC State Chair Joe Manchin Continues to Do the Group’s Bidding
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Democrats’ Public Financing Proposal Could Give Small Donors More Influence
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Conservative Groups Launch Misinformation Campaign Against HR 1
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Biden’s Huge Inaugural Donations Would be Banned Under Democrats’ Ethics Bill
Government watchdog groups called on Biden's presidential inaugural committee to reject million-dollar donations from corporations seeking to influence the new administration.
Companies Pause PACs While Fighting Democracy Reforms
Many of the companies that grabbed headlines by suspending their PAC donations after the assault on the Capitol Building are members of industry groups that oppose ethics and campaign finance reforms.
FEC Quorum Restored. Next Stop, Gridlock!
Good-government groups are calling on Congress to reform the dysfunctional agency.
Where Biden, Trump, and Amash Stand on Campaign Finance
From dark money to public funding for elections, here’s where three remaining presidential candidates stand on money in politics.
