Another big day for Fair Elections in Congress.  This morning Rep. John Larson (D-CT), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and Rep. Walter Jones Jr. (R-NC) introduced the House version of the Fair Elections Now Act (HB 7022).  This bill is the counterpart to the Fair Elections Now Act (2 1285) introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Arlen Specter (R-PA).  This bicameral, bipartisan coalition in support of full public financing for congressional races represents a big step forward for our efforts.

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