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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

19 Feb 2002

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

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Feb 19, 2002

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4

View: Shays Meehan reform faces Senate hurdle

Our view argues the House backed Shays Meehan campaign finance reform but Senate foes may block or soften it. McConnell calls the bill amendable. McCain predicts eventual victory for reformers. The piece warns new limits may benefit incumbents and questions constitutionality and effectiveness. It urges disclosure and sunshine over tighter rules.

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House of Representatives Shays-Meehan U.S. Senate House Kentucky Mitch McConnell Senate Fox News Christopher Shays R-Conn John McCain R-Ariz Tom Daschle D-S.d U.S. Supreme Court U.S Supreme Court Congress
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Enron and political games a syndicated view

Thomas Lowell argues that Enron connections crossed party lines and calls campaign finance reform a vehicle for incumbents and media power. He notes government inaction, warns against restricting political speech, and cites First Amendment precedents as limits to reform.

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Campaign finance reform misstates free speech limits

Cal Thomas argues that Congress risks constitutional violation by restricting political ads and unions in the proposed campaign finance reform. He asserts disclosure should be universal, praises presidential positions, and urges a Bush veto, insisting more speech rather than less is the cure. He highlights incumbents’ protection and voters’ rights, urging factual transparency.

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Richard Nixon Congress House Bush Senate Trent Lott R-Miss ACLU Right To Life Thomas
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