releases: https://sarbanes.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/instead-of-term-limits-consider-changing-the-game-with-public-finance
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| https://sarbanes.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/instead-of-term-limits-consider-changing-the-game-with-public-finance | Instead of Term Limits Consider Changing the Game with Public Finance | 2016-10-28 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | MD | John Sarbanes | S001168 | sarbanes.house.gov | legacy | This finding is consistent with efforts of Congressman John Sarbanes who has spearheaded a major effort through his Government By The People Act to level the playing field for candidates who must currently rely on special interest money to fund their campaigns. Congressman Sarbanes' quest is to provide his colleagues with an alternative to big money interests which has the added effect of encouraging legislators to reach out and, in so doing, provide a greater opportunity for other voices to be heard. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |