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February 13, 2016
http://www.ibtimes.com/bernie-sanders-presses-hillary-clinton-demand-dnc-keep-ban-lobbyist-cash-2306510
Bernie Sanders Presses Hillary Clinton To Demand DNC Keep Ban On Lobbyist Cash
Hours after last weeks Democratic presidential debate, where candidates criticized moneys influence over politics, word leaked that the Democratic National Committee was overturning President Barack Obamas ban on accepting campaign cash from lobbyists and political action committees. Now, Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for the DNC to honor Obamas policy and reverse its decision and is demanding Hillary Clinton join him in that stance.
The Vermont lawmakers campaign late Friday echoed criticism of the decision by campaign finance watchdog groups. Sanders campaign spokesman Michael Briggs said in a statement: This an unfortunate step backward. We support the restrictions that President Obama put in place and we hope Secretary Clinton will join us in supporting the president.
The Vermont lawmakers campaign late Friday echoed criticism of the decision by campaign finance watchdog groups. Sanders campaign spokesman Michael Briggs said in a statement: This an unfortunate step backward. We support the restrictions that President Obama put in place and we hope Secretary Clinton will join us in supporting the president.
The Post reported the DNCs change in policy on accepting contributions from federal lobbyists was quietly introduced at some point during the past couple of months. FEC reports show the group has taken in donations from lobbyists in recent months including potentially through a fundraising vehicle set up by Clinton.
http://www.ibtimes.com/bernie-sanders-presses-hillary-clinton-demand-dnc-keep-ban-lobbyist-cash-2306510
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