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Paycheck Protection

The term "paycheck protection" ranks right in there with the leading misnomers of the campaign finance debate. Paycheck protection proposals are in reality efforts to reduce the representation of labor in politics. To learn more, visit the documents in "In the Spotlight."

»	Introduction to Paycheck Protection

»	Paycheck Protection: A Phony Excuse for Opposing a Soft Money Ban

»	Foes of Campaign Finance Reform Use Union Dues as Red Herring

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