Tuning out free TV: cheerleaders of campaign finance reform are touting proposals to give free TV time to politicians; but naysayers are warning that opening up the airwaves would do little to slow the political money chase, and might actually escalate the ad wars

Examines viability of a proposal to require all TV and radio stations to give two hours of time to a bank administered by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which would hand out vouchers to parties and candidates; US.

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Published in:National journal (1975) 1997-04, Vol.29, p.699-702
Main Author: Carney, Eliza Newlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advertising, Political
Campaign funds
Government and politics
Regulation
Television advertising
United States
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Summary:Examines viability of a proposal to require all TV and radio stations to give two hours of time to a bank administered by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which would hand out vouchers to parties and candidates; US.
ISSN:0360-4217