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By Gordon T. Belt
First Amendment Center library manager
Congress reacted swiftly to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Jan. 21, 2010, decision in Citizens United v. FEC.; several bills were quickly introduced. FULL STORY>  
 
White House may require contractors to disclose contributions
Spokesman denies political motives behind drafting of executive order, saying president wants to make contracting system more transparent, more accountable. 04.21.11
 
Mo. ethics law struck down on free-speech grounds
Legislature may rework measure after judge finds its restriction on banks' contributions to political action committees violates freedom of speech. 04.05.11
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