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U.S. House of Representatives to Vote on Shays-Meehan Bill to Restrict Free Speech About Politicians.(United States)(Brief Article)
WASHINGTON (February 5, 2002) - - At NRL News deadline on February 5, it had just been announced that the U.S. House of Representatives will debate the Shays-Meehan "campaign reform" bill (H.R. 2356) on February 12.
NRLC and many other organizations oppose the Shays-Meehan bill because it would restrict the right of citizens groups to communicate with the public regarding the actions of those who hold or seek congressional office, and regarding upcoming votes in Congress.
For further information on NRLC's objections to the Shays-Meehan bill, see the NRLC website at nrlc.org/Federal/Free_ Speech/index.html.
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