History of the United States II / Unit 17 USH2 2436 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Citizens United
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The idea
In two thousand ten the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United v. FEC that no limits could be placed on political spending by corporations, unions and nonprofits, the Yawp records.
In practice
Money flowing deeper into politics, the Yawp says, and heightening partisan gridlock.
Where people slip
The anchor does not carry the case; the Yawp does.
Your place on the trail
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