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House readies for intense debate on campaign reform
Washington AP reports the House plans floor debate on campaign finance reform after the July 4 recess. Leaders face wide splits with Rep Shays and Rep Meehan steering a reform effort linked to McCain Feingold. Critics warn of soft money bans, spending limits, and impacts on minority voters amid a crowded filing of 23 bills.
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House
Washington
Dennis Hastert
Christopher Shays
R-Conn
Marty Meehan
D-Mass
Shays
Meehan
John McCain
R-Ariz
Russ Feingold
D-Wis
Senate
House Administration Committee
Bob Ney
Ohio
Shays-Meehan
Ney
Congressional Black Caucus
Shays and
Albert Wynn
D-Md
Black Caucus Task Force
Wynn
Florida