House to Debate Ban on ‘Soft Money’
From Times Wire Reports
The House was due to debate a ban on “soft money” today and prospects appeared to favor its passage. But its fate in the Senate remained doubtful. “This is the moment of truth for all who support reform to our corrupt campaign finance system,” said Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.), one of the bill’s sponsors. “It is a debate that is long overdue.” The House approved a nearly identical measure last year over first the opposition, then the delaying tactics of the GOP leadership.
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