Take a minute to thank G.K. Butterfield (Co-sponsor HR 2517)–Source: Democracy NC

Dear Curmilus, I am happy to report that G.K. Butterfield is the first NC member of Congress to co-sponsor to the proposed Shareholder Protection Act (HR 2517), which would require corporations to receive shareholder approval for political spending.  Please take a minute to thank him for co-sponsoring HR 2517. The Shareholder Protection Act is an important step toward rolling back the impact of the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling. That notorious ruling gave corporations and unions a green light to spend unlimited funds on election advocacy and led to record spending during the 2010 election cycle. As we move toward the 2012 Presidential Election, corporate interests are already gearing up to spend even larger amounts of cash. It’s time to cut the strings of corporate influence over our elections process! Congressman Butterfield has taken an important step in the right direction. Please thank Rep. Butterfield today. Alternatively or additionally, you can thank Rep. Butterfield and educate others by sending a letter to the editor to your local newspaper. If you are interested in doing this and need more information, please call me at 919-360-2430. Thank you! Molly Beacham, Democracy NC