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February 20, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Century-Old Montana Ban on Corporate Campaign Spending 
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In campaign finance news, the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a
century-old Montana ban on corporate campaign spending. Earlier this
year, the Montana Supreme Court ruled the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in
the Citizens United case did not apply to the state.