The most popular programs for the Campaign Finance Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=252 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 09:11:55 GMT Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) campaign finance and efforts by Democrats to pass the DISCLOSE Act. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the ongoing debate regarding the "fiscal cliff," referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307227-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307227-3 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral argument in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The case arose from a political documentary called [Hillary: The Movie.] The film's producers lost a Federal Election Commission and lower court decision that prohibited them from distributing it on a video-on-demand service on grounds that it violated a McCain-Feingold ban on corporate money being used for electioneering. The court originally heard arguments of this case in March 2009 and asked the attorneys involved to provide additional briefs. The Court held this rehearing in a special session before the official start of the term on Monday, October 5, 2009. It was the first oral argument heard by Justice Sotomayor. This program contained the audio recording released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented. Still images of participants were shown on the screen as they spoke. Justice Thomas did not speak. Included in program 288797-3 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Dunbar talked about the effect of "Super PACs" in the 2012 Campaign. The Center for Public Integrity estimates that Super PACs spent $13 million on early primaries. Topics included who is behind these Super PACs and which candidate benefited most. Mr. Dunbar responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303559-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303559-7 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholz talked about both the large groups and individuals currently donating money to political campaigns and movements around the country and buying advertisements. She said she expected the 2012 election campaigns to cost about six billion dollars. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program concluded with a video clip of actor Sam Waterston reading from President Lincoln's first inaugural address. It was part of a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol the previous day to mark the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298354-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298354-5 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer held a press conference to talk about campaign fundraising efforts for the 2012 elections. He criticized both President Obama and all of the other Republican presidential candidates, especially Mitt Romney and Rick Perry, for accepting political action committee money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301045-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jason Mattera reports on several liberal celebrities that he claims do not practice the same politics for which they advocate. Mr. Mattera showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from the students in the audience. This program was part of the annual Young America's Foundation's 15th annual National High School Leadership Conference held at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307048-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Campus Progress, the youth division for the Center for American Progress, held its annual national conference. This portion of the event included former President Bill Clinton and a panel discussion on impact of the recent Supreme Court [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision on campaign fundraising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Michael Malbin talked about 2012 presidential campaign financing. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the amounts raised by the Republican candidates and President Obama, and party money versus campaign money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301974-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301974-4 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Bossie talked about the Supreme Court case that made his group nationally known, and money in politics. Topics included how Citizens United got to the Supreme Court, super PACS and President Obama's decision to promote his super PAC to his fundraisers. He also responded to telephones calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304396-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304396-3 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Steven Law talked about American Crossroads spending strategy in the 2012 campaign cycle. and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the amount the group has spent and raised thus far, some of the House and Senate races being targeted, negative campaign ads, and some of the issues important to the group, such as tax policy, the federal budget, and the 2010 health care law. American Crossroads is a conservative super PAC (political action committee). Super PACs were made possible by the Supreme Court decision in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], which eliminated restrictions on corporate funding for political candidates and causes. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-5 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about campaign spending legislation being debated in the Senate, and already passed by the House. The bill, called the DISCLOSE Act, was crafted in response to a Supreme Court ruling which said corporations have the right to spend unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns. In his remarks, President Obama said failure to pass the bill would guarantee millions in corporate spending during the upcoming midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294755-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294755-3 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Bossie talked about the impact on the 2012 elections of the Supreme Court's decision on the [Citizens United] case. The decision opened the door to the creation of large political action committees (super PACs), which allow for large undisclosed donations. Topics included the First Amendment arguments made by Citizens United, the history of the case, the impact of the decision on political speech, and where the rules governing campaign finance go from here. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307721-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307721-4 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Law professors and political scholars analyzed the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The 5-4 ruling from January 2010 eliminated restrictions on campaign spending by outside groups. Congressional Democrats tried to pass a bill in response that would have required greater disclosure for campaign spending, but the measure failed to pass the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296061-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholz talked about political action committees (PACs), the SuperPACs that influenced the 2008 and 2010 elections, and the upcoming 2012 elections. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299766-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299766-6 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about campaign finance following [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], in which the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting independent political expenditures by corporations and unions. Among other subjects, they discussed the effectiveness of increased spending on elections, undisclosed donors, the impact of redistricting on campaign finance, and the McCain-Feingold campaign reform act. The program included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307355-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholz talked about the role of SuperPACs and their influence on the 2012 election. Topics included SuperPACs spending related to House and Senate leadership, presidential candidates, and the affect of outside spending on the 2012 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302522-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302522-5 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to the press after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The case addresses campaign finance laws and the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act--widely known as McCain-Feingold. The Court ruled that the First Amendment bans limits on corporate and union political campaign spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291533-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Federal Election Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly spoke about oversight of campaign finance laws and the impact of 2010 Supreme Court ruling in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. She also talked about the need for more campaign finance disclosure, saying it was integral to "civic courage." She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299948-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholz talked about the latest fundraising numbers and the disclosure rules that make it difficult to determine the sources of funding. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295543-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295543-5 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Chris Van Hollen talked the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The case addressed campaign finance laws and the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act--widely known as McCain-Feingold. They announced that they would be holding hearings on ways to adapt to the decision. They responded to queations from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291535-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291535-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists compared the amount of corporate and union spending in the 2012 elections with prior election cycles following the Supreme Court's decision on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. Among the topics they discussed was the possibility of Congress passing any campaign finance reform legislation, with all agreeing that the possibility was slim without a major scandal to prod them. They also talked about the importance of small donors, and the influence of super political action committees (super PACs). Super PACs are independent political committees that support a candidate with unlimited, often anonymous, donations from companies, unions, or individuals. [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] gave corporations and unions the ability to spend unlimited money to elect a candidate http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308521-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about corporate spending in political elections following the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision, which allows unlimited corporate spending in political elections. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296275-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Aaron Blake spoke by telephone about the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that day on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The case addresses campaign finance laws and the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act--widely known as McCain-Feingold. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291534-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Simpson talked about the book he co-authored by Larry Sabato, [Dirty Little Secrets: The Persistance of Corruption in American Politics], published by Times Books. In the book the authors analyzed why they believe Americans are cynical about the political system. Simpson described various forms of corruption in Congress such as "street money" or "walking around money," which is the practice of paying community leaders to get voters to the polls, and the purchase of legislative favors through large political contributions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72333-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fredreka Schouten talked about the latest campaign finance figures on money raised and spent by House and Senate candidates through June 30, 2010. She also discussed [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], the Supreme Court decision that allows unlimited spending by corporations and unions on campaign ads, and spending among independent and so-called "527" advocacy groups. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294739-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294739-5 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bennett (R-UT) spoke about the proposed DISCLOSE Act which required the heads of groups paying for campaign ads to appear at the end of the ad. It also limited certain campaign spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295598-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295598-6 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly address, President Obama talked about a campaign finance bill that would require corporations, unions, and other groups to identify themselves in campaign advertising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295534-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295534-101 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT In America & the Courts were reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the campaign finance case [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. On Thursday, January 21, 2010, in a 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down limits on what corporations and unions can spend on political campaigns. This program includes portions of: Statements from Senator Mitch McConnell's attorney, Floyd Abrams, and Citizens United president David Bossie. Program ID 291533-1. Reaction from Democratic Campaign Committee Chairs Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Chris Van Hollen. Program ID 291535-1. Steve Hoersting, from the Center for Competitive Politics, American University Constitutional Law Professor Jamin Raskin discussing the decision the next day on "Washington Journal." Program ID 291553-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291571-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court's decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the controversial [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission[ ruling applies to state and local elections. Other topics included the effects of [Citizens United] on the 2012 elections, the role of outside group spending in 2012 by both super political actions committees, and campaign finance measures being considered in Congress. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306872-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306872-3 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Campaign finance experts talked about the role of money in campaigns and American politics, and they answered questions from audience members. Charlie Cook in his remarks said that candidates spend so much time raising money that they lack the time to connect with voters. Other topics included the role of independent voters in 2006, 2008, and 2010 elections; and the Supreme Court ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission]. Lenny Mendonca moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296500-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT George Washington University professor Matthew Hindman talked about his book, [The Myth of Digital Democracy]. He was interviewed at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301403-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Author Greg Palast discussed his book, [Billionaires & Ballot Bandits: How to Steal an Election in 9 Easy Steps], in which he examines the financial supporters of Super-PACs and how their influence could affect the 2012 Presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308941-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the influence of "Super PACS" on the 2012 elections and beyond. Per the Supreme Court's 2010 ruling in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], independent expenditure-only committees, "Super PACS," may may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, associations and individuals to spend unlimited sums in support or in opposition to political candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303832-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Conor Kennedy talked about reform for Wall Street financial firms, and his belief that the Glass-Steagall Act should be reinstated. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Glass-Steagall was enacted in 1933 as a response to the failure of almost 5,000 banks during the Great Depression. The law created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, separated commercial and investment banking, and regulated speculation. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306301-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306301-5 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists debated limiting independent expenditures to political campaigns. Independent expenditures are contributions made on behalf of a candidate by a group not affiliated with the candidate and are not subject to campaign rules. The panelists also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93172-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Representative Tom Davis talked about campaign finance and partisanship in Washington. Topics included the 2012 Elections, congressional gridlock, and gerrymandered congressional districts. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301972-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301972-3 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT House Democrats reacted to the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The case addressed campaign finance laws and the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act--widely known as McCain-Feingold. They responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291539-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291539-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about institutions and the governing process. Among the topics they addressed were civility and collaboration, the legislative process, and accountability and openness.They responded to audience members' questions. Following the panel discussion, Carolyn Lukensmeyer and E.J. Dionne made closing remarks. This program was part of a Brookings Institution forum on government and democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293815-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293815-101 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about campaign ad spending in the 2012 presidential election, the first since the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision. Erika Fowler detailed campaign spending, the types of ads running, and who is paying for them. Viveca Novak in her remarks said that the Federal Election Commission could require that ad sponsors disclose the names of their donors. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308407-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308407-3 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Steven Law of American Crossroads talked about his organization's efforts to elect Republicans in the 2010 midterm elections, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. American Crossroads and its 501(c)(4) affiliate, American Crossroads GPS, have announced plans to spend $65 million on the elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296030-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296030-4 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ken Vogel talked about the latest fundraising efforts by the 2012 presidential candidates and national parties. Topics included the top fundraisers and campaign laws. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300334-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300334-3 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Meredith McGehee talked about the history of public presidential campaign financing, who is eligible for funding and the amount taxpayers pay for presidential elections, the future of campaign finance, and the 2012 elections. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300671-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300671-5 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Abby Phillips talked about campaign finance in the 2012 election. Topics included the large amount of money the Romney campaign was gathering, the role of the Supreme Court's decision on [Citizens United v. FEC] on the Romney fund raising campaign, the lack of Democratic support to left-leaning super political action committees, and the role of large donations from small sets of individuals. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-5 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dave Levinthal talked about the emergence of super political action committees (super PACs). He explained what a super PAC is and how they were created and the role that they are playing in the 2012 campaign. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304590-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304590-3 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ken Dilanian talked about his Special Report on the front page of the Thursday, January 31, 2008, edition of [USA Today] titled "Lobbyists Find More Ways to Bond with Lawmakers." In it he maps out the locations of the growing number of lobbying firms and special interest groups who have bought or leased townhouses and offices near Capitol Hill. He shows how these groups give or rent their locations to members of Congress for fundraisers in ways where a limited amount of information has to be divulged to the Federal Election Commission. These activities are legal and are not covered under the gift ban. Video clips of many of these locations were shown. Also shown was [USA Today]'s interactive web page that gives additional information on the members of Congress who used the facilities. Mr. Dilanian talked about the fundraising system, the public reaction to the story, and his own life and career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203850-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Political directors and consultants talked about campaign spending and political advertising during the 2010 midterm elections. They also focused on campaign fund raising, the [Citizens United] Supreme Court ruling, and ways in which large spending funds and political action committees influenced the election. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297051-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Steven Law of American Crossroads talked about his group's efforts to elect Republicans in the 2012 elections. American Crossroads and its 501(c)(4) organization, American Crossroads GPS, have announced plans to raise $120 million for the campaign. Among the topics Mr. Law discussed about were American Crossroads' role in the 2010 elections, the recent special election in New York's 26th Congressional District, and the economy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299929-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299929-4 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed upcoming the Supreme Court case [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] (FEC). The case stems from a lower court case appeal in which the United States District Court for the District of Columbia sided with the FEC that [Hillary: The Movie] could not be shown on television right before the 2008 Democratic primaries under the McCain-Feingold Act. The ruling could change a century-long precedent that allows the government to ban corporations from spending money to support political candidates. This case was originally heard by the Court in March 2009. The Court asked the attorneys involved to provide additional briefs and rescheduled this case before the start of the term. It wwould be Justice Sonia Sotomayor's first oral argument at the Supreme Court, and Solicitor General Elena Kagan's first time arguing before the Court. Topics included history of the case and other related cases. Joan Bikupic moderated. Following their discussion, panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288660-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jason Mida spoke to students about campaign financing and building a donor base for political campaigns. Among the topics he addressed were soliciting funds, developing relationships and networks of donors, and effective fund raising strategies. Following the presentation students engaged in role playing exercises. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290975-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290975-2 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about campaign financing in an era of super political action committees (PACs) and corporate financing of political campaigns. Among the topics they addressed were the amount of money being raised, the lack of transparency in the system, campaign finance regulations, and public opinion of the campaign process. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301761-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT