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High Court Decision Entrenches Pay-to-Play Politics

The Supreme Court's disappointing decision in the corruption case of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell lays bare a serious weakness in federal law

Floridians Must Have Full Accounting of Trump-Bondi Connection

Florida's attorney general owes voters a full accounting of her handling of fraud allegations against Trump University and her acceptance of campaign contributions from a Trump-affiliated charity.

McAuliffe Probe Underscores Need for Campaign Finance Reform in VA

Common Cause urges Virginians to make campaign finance reform their top priority in 2017 electiions

Scandals Hit the South

Amid an outbreak of ethical violations in southern states, Common Cause is pushing reforms that increase transparency of political spending, limit the amount of money candidates can accept and establish reasonable enforcement mechanisms

Common Cause Urges Governors, Mayors to Shut Down Political Non-profits

Mayor Bill de Blasio's Campaign for One New York was the target of complaints about possible campaign finance violations

Common Cause Urges Congressional Select Committee Investigation of Flint Water Crisis

Statement by Wendy Fields, Common Cause Vice President, calls for full investigation of lead poisoning in Flint, MI water supply.

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