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One Year Ago Today Kagan Argued Against Citizens United

One year ago today, Citizens United returned to the Supreme Court for a rare rehearing in our case against the Federal Election Commission. The Court sought additional argument regarding whether the government could prohibit corporations from engaging in political speech. Arguing on behalf of the government was Solicitor General Elena Kagan. Today Kagan has been […]

Stop Playing Politics, Start Focusing on the Economy

Silencing the people by David N. Bossie On July 27, 2010 the Senate failed to advance the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act (“DISCLOSE Act”). The leaders of the Democratic Party including Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senator Chuck Schumer, and President Barack Obama crafted the legislation to silence speakers whose […]

Statement on DISCLOSE Act Vote In U.S. Senate

Statement on DISCLOSE Act Vote In U.S. Senate From Citizens United President David N. Bossie In response to the U.S. Senate failing to invoke cloture on the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (“DISCLOSE Act”) David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United, released the following statement: “The Supreme Court’s decision in […]

WSJ EDITORIAL: SENATE’S MOVE TO BLOCK DISCLOSE ACT “VIRTUOUS”

Thankfully, the U.S. Senate killed the anti-1st Amendment DISCLOSE Act yesterday. President Obama and his Democrat-controlled Congress wasted six months trying to enact this legislation aimed at stifling free speech rights instead of focusing on the economy. Liberal politicians more concerned with saving their own jobs than helping the American people find work. Priorities completely […]

Citizens United and Conservative Leaders Urge Senate to Reject Nomination of Elena Kagan: An Inexperienced Rubber Stamp

Nominate for the people, not for an agenda The Senate should reject Kagan’s nomination and urge President Obama to nominate someone who is in the mainstream of American legal thought. Because of her extreme approach to analyzing the Constitution and results orientated philosophy the Senate should delay any final action until all documents are released. […]