WASHINGTON --- President Barack Obama has signed a law that aims to increase government support for research into pediatric cancer while eliminating public funding for political party conventions. The bill, which was spearheaded by the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, received remarkably little political opposition despite
“Fig Leaf” Law Chips Away at Public Campaign Financing
A law to boost government support for pediatric cancer research while eliminating funding for political party conventions looks good — but critics say that’s about it.