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Brad Lander: “Congress could pass [the Independent Expenditure Disclosure…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Published | Video Starts at 15:01

And that has real impact. We still have outside money in New York City elections, but we don't have dark money. And Congress could pass [the Independent Expenditure Disclosure act] tomorrow. And obviously there's no reason not to do it. So that's 1, 2. We should get going with a voluntary pilot matching funds program that you would not be obligated … (15:01–15:04)

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Asserts that Congress has the ability to pass a law similar to New York City's disclosure act.

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