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Money & Influence 12.5.2013

ACTION: Tell the SEC It's Time For Transparency

The SEC has the chance to strike a blow against dark money. Make your voice heard!

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Money & Influence 12.5.2013

VIDEO: Time To Fix The Filibuster

Common Cause President Bob Edgar talks filibuster reform with Thom Hartmann

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12.5.2013

Common Cause MD Kicks Off The New Year!

Common Cause MD's new executive director shares her plans for this year, and beyond

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Media & Democracy 12.5.2013

How Big Telecoms Write Laws To Preserve Their Monopoly

The people of Wilson, NC had built their own broadband network when the private sector wasn't providing it, until the lobbyists got their way.

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Media & Democracy 12.5.2013

ACTION: Let Your Senator Know You Want Real Reform

Don't settle for watered-down reforms that maintain the status quo

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