Mic Check Radio - Occupy Elections - Super Duper PACS

Occupy Elections - Super Duper PACS

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10/24/12 • -1 min

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A brief history of 7 court cases that have shaped the current landscape of campaign financing. Emily's List vs FEC, Citizen's United vs FEC, SpeechNOW.org vs FEC, Club for Growth, Commonsense Ten and National Defense PAC. [Click to Listen]

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