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MAY 2, 2001

Debate began Tuesday in the House of Representatives on the campaign finance reform bill which passed the Senate last month.

House Democrat leaders questioned if there were enough votes to support the Senate measure. Republicans have vowed to fight it.

The House in 1998 and 1999 passed reform bills but they weren't as far-reaching as the Senate one.

Get the Story:
House Tackles Campaign Reform (The Washington Post 5/2)

Get the Senate Bill:
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan Campaign reform (S.27)

Relevant Links:
Guide to Campaign Finance Reform, the Brookings Institution - http://www.brookings.org/gs/cf/debate/debate_hp.htm
Open Secrets, the Center for Responsible Politics - http://www.opensecrets.org

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