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The Progressive

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A project of Common Dreams

For Immediate Release
Contact: Drew Courtney or Josh Glasstetter,Phone: 202-467-4999,Email:,media@pfaw.org

PFAW Applauds Obama for Criticizing Citizens United Decision

In his annual State of the Union address to Congress,
President Obama criticized the Supreme Court's recent decision in
Citizens United v. FEC. People For the American Way President Michael
B. Keegan applauded the remarks, including the President's focus on
this dangerous ruling.

WASHINGTON

In his annual State of the Union address to Congress,
President Obama criticized the Supreme Court's recent decision in
Citizens United v. FEC. People For the American Way President Michael
B. Keegan applauded the remarks, including the President's focus on
this dangerous ruling.

"The Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United upends more than a
century of campaign finance regulations. Given the magnitude of the
decision, I'm glad that the President took the opportunity to address
the issue before Congress and the nation. Congress should move forward
quickly to enact the legislation the President called for.

"While legislation is a crucial part of the effort to repair this
decision, it should be only a part of our response. In addition, we
need to confirm Supreme Court Justices who will keep faith with the
core values of the Constitution and move to enact a Constitutional
amendment restoring government's ability to regulate the influence of
corporations in elections.

"The State of our Union cannot be strong as long as this Supreme
Court's decision goes unchecked. It endangers the democratic system designed by the founders to engage citizens in the
fundamental act of self-governance. Enacting a Constitutional
Amendment is the most complete way to protect our nations promise of
government by the people."

People For the American Way works to build a democratic society that implements the ideals of freedom, equality, opportunity and justice for all. We encourage civic participation, defend fundamental rights, and fight to dismantle systemic barriers to equitable opportunity. We fight against right-wing extremism and the injustice it fosters.

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