Patrick Leahy: “President Obama said recently that we should not undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans.”

Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

Congress was the original classification authority (OCA). It let that power essentially slip away to the Executive Branch.

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

If the Senate doesn`t repair itself we are in deep trouble in this country.