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Streaming MP3 Audio: Diversity on the Bench (South Carolina: Clemson University Radio's "Your Day")
Female Trial Judge Rebecca Crotty Appointed in Topeka (Kansas: Topeka Capital-Journal)
The Atlantic: Two Former Federal Election Commission Chairmen on the DISCLOSE Act

The Atlantic, July 19, 2010

Roll Call: Brown's Vote Seen as Key on Campaign Bill
Sen. Brown to vote against DISCLOSE Act

WBUR Boston talks to Elisabeth MacNamara following Senator Scott Brown's announcement that he plans to oppose the campaign finance legislation.

The Hill: Watchdogs call on Sen. Brown to back DISCLOSE Act

The League and coalition groups are urging Senator Scott Brown to support the campaign finance bill, which the Senate is expected to consider as early as this week.

Baltimore Sun: Disclose, disclose, disclose

Editorial calls on Senate to take up the DISCLOSE Act as soon as possible; mentions the League's support for the bill.

Washington Post: The Disclose Act is a matter of campaign honesty
CBS News: NRA Deal on Campaign Finance Bill Angers Liberals and Conservatives
Streaming MP3 Audio: Diverse Judiciary Discussion with League of Manhattan/Riley County President Jean Lee, Attorney Gabrielle Thompson, and Kansas State University Professor John Fliter (Kansas: Community Bridge Radio)

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