Special interest money looms over 1974 races says Common Cause
A Common Cause study reports that as of February 2 Congress is seeing more money from special interest groups than in 1972. Total cash on hand for 1974 congressional races reaches 14.2 million with 5.9 million from business groups and 5 million from labor. Republican and Democratic committees show disparate funds, with parties poised to spend heavily as campaigns begin.
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Senate votes on ballot fund reform
The Senate approved four amendments and rejected four others on a federal funding bill for elections. Amendments passed include allowing organizations to donate up to six thousand dollars and banning foreign nationals' contributions, while others limited subsidies to presidential or congressional races or barred current members from 1976 primaries. The measure, backed by 15 cent per eligible voter subsidies, faces a likely Nixon veto.
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Plan to separate Justice Dept from president's control
John Mitchell and two former attorneys general testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on separation of powers. They argued the Justice Department should stay under executive control to safeguard duties, while endorsing bills for an independent prosecutor and criticizing attempts to dilute presidential authority.
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