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Five Things Your Tax Dollars Could Fund Instead of an Illegal Iran War
While Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, the Trump Administration is pouring billions of dollars into an illegal war in Iran.
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Les faits marquants de Common Cause en 2014
Ce fut une année passionnante pour Common Cause, avec un nouveau président et un sens renouvelé de la mission. 2014 a été une année de croissance ainsi qu’une année de transition, et une Common Cause revitalisée est prête à assumer un rôle de leadership renforcé au niveau national et au niveau des États sur nos questions fondamentales que sont l’argent en politique, le vote et les élections, les médias et la démocratie et l’éthique au sein du gouvernement. Dans le même temps, nous élargissons notre vision, nous mettant au défi d’examiner le lien entre les inégalités économiques et raciales et le dysfonctionnement de la démocratie.
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Common Cause on 60 Minutes
Last night, 60 Minutes profiled retiring Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK). A physician by training, Sen. Coburn is known by many as “Dr. No” for his relentless record of blocking debate on proposed bills that he opposes.
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It’s back, baby! – The Election Assistance Commission
Formed in 2000 by the Help America Vote Act, the Election Assistance Commission was put in place to avoid another Florida-style debacle – the kind where the words “hanging chads” reverberated in Americans’ minds well past the presidential election.
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À la mémoire de Donna Parson
Page commémorative pour la vie et l'héritage de Donna Parson
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Recommendations for Reforms
Common Cause/NY, along with the NY Public Interest Research Group wrote a letter urging Governor Cuomo and key senate and assembly members to include critical reform measures as part of any special session held at the end of the year.
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Bipartisan Former Mayors Urge New North Carolina General Assembly to Pass Fair Redistricting Bill
Richard Vinroot, a Republican former mayor of Charlotte, and Charles Meeker, a Democratic former mayor of Raleigh, joined forces in a Charlotte Observer op-ed to call on the North Carolina General Assembly to end partisan gerrymandering.
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Ohio Senate Passed Redistricting Reform Measure
At about 4:00 am on December 12, the Ohio Senate passed Amend. Sub. SJR 12 (28 yeas-1 no).
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Explanation of Campaign Finance Provision in Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill
A provision in the omnibus spending bill increases the amount an individual donor can give to political party committees by 500%.
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Omnibus Bill Is A Toxic Cocktail of Giveaways
The omnibus appropriations bill fashioned in secret by congressional leaders this week is larded with goodies for the lawmakers who will be voting on it and the special interests – from the gun lobby to Wall Street – that are their financial patrons, Common Cause said today. If passed, it will include the biggest increase in campaign contribution limits ever enacted by Congress.
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Five Things Wrong With Congress’s Omnibus Spending Bill
Congress is running out of time to fund the government, and last night, they came to a $1.1 trillion agreement. But they’re not letting this crisis go to waste – the omnibus bill is packed with special interest handouts and riders that will weaken our democracy.
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Senators Should Vote on Pending Nominations Before Adjourning
With 139 presidential nominations awaiting floor action as of midday Monday, the U.S. Senate should remain in session as long as it takes – including through the holiday season – to fill judicial and executive vacancies, Common Cause said today.
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How Gerrymandering Stacked the Deck in 2014 North Carolina Elections
An examination of 2014 election results in North Carolina shows that effective gerrymandering left many legislative candidates unopposed and caused a large discrepancy between partisan votes and results.
