Excerpt
While there is agreement that campaign finance reform is needed, there is debate how to do it. The Shays-Meehan bill would restrict unregulated donations and issue advocacy advertising.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Glossary
Terms Used in the Debate
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Evolution of Campaign Finance Law
Principal Statutes and Court Decisions
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How the System Works
Major Programs and FEC Enforcement
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The Cost of U.S. Elections
Campaign Spending and Related Issues
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Bill Summary
Shays-Meehan Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Campaign Finance Reform
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Pro & Con
Should the House Approve the Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform Bill?