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The Denver Post, Jul 29, 2010
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The Coloradoan, Jul 29, 2010
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Colorado Springs Gazette, Jul 27, 2010
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TheDenverChannel.com, Jul 27, 2010
"It makes one
wonder why a public official made certain decisions, especially ones that
benefited certain interests, when just days, months or years later they take a
lucrative job lobbying for the same interests."
Buescher looking to state court ruling on campaign finance limits
By Peter Roper, The Pueblo Chieftain,
February 18, 2010
Secretary of State Bernie Buescher said the recent 5-4 federal court ruling that federal limits on corporate campaign spending violated First Amendment rights of free speech make it highly likely that state limits are likely to be swept aside as well. As a result, Buescher, Gov. Bill Ritter and the Legislature asked the state Supreme Court to give lawmakers guidance on whether state restrictions are still constitutional.
In an interview with The Chieftain editorial board, Buescher said he expects the state court to render a decision as early as April. Specifically, state officials want to know whether corporations and labor unions can make unlimited contributions to candidates or to advertising or election campaigns on their behalf.
For the full story, please visit http://www.chieftain.com/articles/2010/02/18/news/local/doc4b7ce1f9158a7423...
