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        <fullName>Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Restore Democracy Resolution - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to:</p> <ul> <li>the case of <i>Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission</i>;</li> <li>creation of a public finance system for congressional election; </li> <li>limitations on campaign spending and the campaign season;</li> <li>a prohibition against the solicitation or collecting of campaign contributions under certain circumstances;</li> <li> congressional power to prohibit voter suppression activities;</li> <li>state online voter registration systems;</li> <li>a federal reapportionment system, redistricting, and gerrymandering; and</li> <li>specified procedures in the House regarding committee hearings and reports, including conference committee meetings and reports.</li></ul>]]></text>
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