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Montana's contribution limits upheld in court ruling
Montana's campaign contribution limits will stay in place for the June 5 primary elections after a federal appeals court decided against revisiting the issue.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Wednesday it would not reconsider its October ruling upholding contribution limits for state races.
The decision is part of a long-running lawsuit over claims that Montana's limits are so low that they restrict donors' free-speech rights.
The 9th Circuit ruled that the limits prevent corruption or the appearance of corruption.
Read more: http://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/montana-s-contribution-limits-upheld-in-court-ruling/article_a21d8e80-dc0e-5397-907c-5a6f90e30523.html
