Congressional 1996 Congressional Questions, comments School of Communication American University Copyright, 1996-2001 American University School of Communication Clinton, Bush show need for better campaign finance disclosure rules By Wendell Cochran American University H ere is a simple message to Congress when it comes to fixing the nation s campaign finance system.
F orget soft money bans.
Forget issue advocacy limitations. Forget free TV time. In short, forget all the complicated, controversial proposals that have been put forward. W e have two high-profile campaigns that illustrate the need for this change. One is George W. Bush s presidential bid, and the other is Hillary Rodham Clinton s Senate run.