McCain Helps Save Troubled Campaign Finance Bill in House
In a rare cross party effort, Sen John McCain moved from his Capitol room to rally GOP support as Democrats faced a pivotal amendment backed by the NRA. Dick Gephardt and McCain formed an unlikely team to blunt the GOP NRA push. The amendment failed 219 209, and the bill advanced 240 189. Shays and Meehan joined McCain in celebration after a late night victory.
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Democrats: Bush Should Sign Campaign Finance Measure
Democrats press President Bush to sign a House approved bill banning unregulated donations from corporations unions and individuals to political parties and curbing issue ads by unions corporations and some groups within 60 days of an election or 30 days of a primary. Rep Marty Meehan Mass says a rare chance to pass reform exists amid Enron fallout.
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