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Former FCC Commissioner Requests Urgent Meeting with President on Net Neutrality

In a letter sent Wednesday to the White House seeking a meeting with the president, former FCC Commissioner Michael Copps and Free Press President and CEO Craig Aaron warn that rules pending before the Federal Communications Commission “undermine Net Neutrality and imperil the future of the open Internet.”

Common Cause Hails Florida Judge’s Redistricting Ruling

A federal judge ordered Florida officials today to redraw the state's congressional districts in time for the 2014 election.

Watchdogs File FCC Complaints Against Stations That Failed to Properly ID Political Ad Sponsors

Today, the Campaign Legal Center, Common Cause and the Sunlight Foundation filed complaints at the Federal Communications Commission against two television stations that incorrectly identified front groups as the “true sponsors” of political advertisements, when they were in fact paid for by one individual.

Common Cause Statement on Upcoming California Vote on Money in Politics Amendment

Today's announcement that Californians will vote on a proposal to instruct Congress to pass a constitutional amendment reining in the power of big money in our political system is great news for all Americans and our democracy.

Common Cause Hails Introduction of Democracy for All Amendment

Common Cause today urged quick approval in the House of Representatives for the Democracy for All Amendment, .

Senate Judiciary Committee Sends Constitutional Amendment to Full Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval of a proposed constitutional amendment that restores the ability to put sensible limits on political spending is an important step toward protecting and enhancing every American’s right to be heard in our political process, Common Cause said today.

Common Cause, Allies Hail Withdrawal of Democratic Governors Association Lawsuit

Common Cause of Connecticut, the Connecticut Citizen Action Group and the League of Women Voters joined Friday in commending the Democratic Governors Association for withdrawing a lawsuit challenging Connecticut’s campaign finance laws.

Common Cause calls on candidates for Speaker to hold ethics vote in first two weeks

A call to close an ethics loophole

Common Cause asks Justice Department to Investigate if Scalia, Thomas Should Have Recused Themselves from Citizens United Decision

Common Cause asks Justice Department to investigate Rep. Katherine Harris