Congressional Democrats proposed a plan Thursday to place new restrictions on spending for political campaigns, a move intended to blunt the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling that made it easier for corporations, unions, and other groups to spend heavily on campaign advertisements.
Sen. Charles Schumer and Rep. Chris Van Hollen announce proposed legislation which would go against a Supreme Court ruling on corporate spending for elections, 02/11/10. (photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
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