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Voting & Elections 01.25.2017

Trump Plans "Major Investigation" of Nonexistent Voter Fraud

Notwithstanding the lack of evidence and the findings of previous studies, the President wants a new probe of voter fraud in the US.

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Money & Influence 01.24.2017

South Dakota Republicans Ignore Voters and Move to Gut Democracy Reforms

South Dakota Republicans are trying to thwart the voters' desire for stronger ethics and campaign finance laws

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Voting & Elections 01.24.2017

Trump Spreading Misinformation on Voter Fraud -- Again

His press secretary confirms that President Trump continues to believe that up to 5 million people voted illegally last year

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Media & Democracy 01.24.2017

Pai Appointment Could Signal Trouble for Open Internet

Ajit Pai, senior Republican on the FCC, has been tapped to serve as its new chairman

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Ethics & Accountability 01.24.2017

Groups Intensify Push to Defeat Sessions Nomination

Common Cause and allied organizations are delivering petitions to senators today urging the defeat of Sen. Jeff Sessions nomination for attorney general

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Voting & Elections 01.23.2017

January 24th #StopSessions Petition Deliveries

Today, Common Cause activists in a dozen states are delivering petitions urging their U.S. Senators to vote against the nomination of Sen. Jefferson Beauregard “Jeff” Sessions III (R-AL) to serve as U.S. Attorney General.

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