Money talks: in defense of common-sense approach to judicial review of campaign contribution limits

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The authors discuss a US 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on a Missouri law limiting campaign contributions. The court's requirement that a State must present proof of an objectively reasonable perception of corruption due to contributions at or near the contribution limit is also discussed.

Author: Nixon, Jeremiah W., Maguffee , Paul R.
States

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Campaign contribution limits: pandering to public fears about "big money" and protecting incumbents

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The author discusses First Amendment challenges to a Missouri law setting a limit on campaign contributions. The differing approaches of the Supreme Court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals to the issue are analyzed.

Author: La Pierre, D. Bruce

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The enforcement blues: formal and informal sanctions for campaign finance violations

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The authors analyze the results of a study comparing the enforcement provisions of the Federal Election Commission with those of California's Fair Political Practices Commission.

Author: Lochner, Todd, Cain, Bruce E.
California, Comparative analysis, California. Fair Political Practices Commission

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Subjects list: United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Campaign funds, Missouri
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