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Darlene Hooley: “As a result, the family checkbook is playing a smaller role in our democracy. Special interests are gaining more…”

On the recordSeptember 14, 1999
As a result, the family checkbook is playing a smaller role in our democracy. Special interests are gaining more influence than ever over who is in office, what they support, and what types of bills this Congress passes. Frankly, this is not what democracy is all about. I realize that money and campaigns are impossible to totally separate, but a fair and open campaign finance system can exist if we support the Shays-Meehan campaign finance reform bill. We have the opportunity to do that today. Please do not support the poison pill amendments. Please support the Shays-Meehan campaign finance reform bill.
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Darlene Hooley
Oregon
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Addressing campaign finance reform and advocating for the Shays-Meehan bill.

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