Ford signed reform bill offers three paths for campaign changes
Washington UPI notes the new federal election law aims to curb campaign inflation, empower candidates to speak freely without donor pressure, and introduce a full time independent enforcement agency. The law also allows up to 12 million dollars per candidate in primaries and could lift total 1976 spending toward 100 million, with public financing easing donor influence.
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Ford Signs Campaign Reform Bill Aimed at Reducing Big Money
President Ford, lifting reservations on public financing and constitutional concerns, signs a sweeping reform bill to curb big money in elections. He notes the measure, effective in 1975, targets electoral influence while preserving First Amendment considerations and voluntary contributions.
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