[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 149 (Thursday, October 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2148]
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                        CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 30, 1997

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, today hearings began in the Government Reform 
and Oversight Committee on campaign finance reform. In the Senate an 
agreement has been worked out to allow a vote on campaign finance 
reform before March 6 of next year. On the floor of the House 168 
Members, Democrats and Republicans, have signed a discharge petition to 
bring a vote forward. It looks like campaign finance reform is gaining 
momentum here in Washington.
  I for one am not yet satisfied. There are only a few weeks left 
before the House adjourns for the year. Next year will be an election 
year. It will be too late to deal with this issue when we come back 
next year.
  The House leadership needs to commit itself to allowing a vote before 
we leave this year. Those Members who care about this issue should join 
me and sign the discharge petition. The recent action on campaign 
reform is not enough. We must be given a chance to vote on this issue 
on the floor of the House of Representatives and we must do that in the 
next few weeks. I refuse to take ``no'' for an answer.

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