Justices Bore Into Validity of Arizona Election-Finance Law ; Question Whether Reduces Corruption
The Washington Times › March 29, 2011
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The Supreme Court, which in recent years has looked unfavorably upon attempts to limit spending in elections, fired off a string of skeptical questions during arguments Monday on the constitutionality of Arizona's campaign-finance law.
The Arizona law, adopted in 1998, provides public funding for candidates outstripped by wealthier opponents and outside groups in raising private donations.See the full content of this document
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Justices Bore Into Validity of Arizona Election-Finance Law ; Question Whether Reduces Corruption
During the hearing Monday, the court's conservative justices - who have already succeeded in trimming campaign-finance regulations as violations of free speech -...
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