https://freerepublic.com/tag/citizensunitedvfec/ en-us Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:43:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336028/posts The SCOTUS today appeared poised to strike down at least a portion of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of '02, after a majority of justices fiercely questioned Solicitor Gen. Elena Kagan and an atty for the legislation's sponsors, including Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Russ Feingold (D-WI). The case -- Citizens United v. FEC -- was first heard by the court on 3/24, but, in an unusual move, the court held over the case and ordered a re-hearing before the start of its Oct. term. Citizens United, a nonprofit advocacy org, produced a 90-min. film titled "Hillary: The Movie" meant... National Journal's Hotline On Call https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336028/posts#comment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:43:23 GMT