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Richard Nixon: S. 382, the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, limits the amount candidates for Federal elective offices may spend…

On the recordFebruary 6, 1972
S. 382, the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, limits the amount candidates for Federal elective offices may spend on advertising, not just on radio and television, but through all communications media.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Statement on Signing the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

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