States, such as Connecticut, have shown overwhelming success in reducing the influence of big donors in the electoral process. To bring this kind of real change to Washington, Congressman Larson introduced the Fair Elections Now Act, which will give small donors a fair say in the electoral process.

The bill has received support from Members of Congress as well as respected national and local organizations including Common Cause and the Public Campaign Action Fund.The Congressman recently testified about the bill and discussed the importance of public financing congressional campaigns at a hearing hosted by the House Administration Committee.

Congressman Larson is frequently asked how quickly we can hope to establish public financing for Congress. During a telephone town hall that the Congressman held to discuss the issue, Sam Waterston, an actor from Law and Order, asked this question:

When can we have the fair elections act passed? Is it reasonable to expect that it can be done this year, and if so, how soon this year?

Listen to Sam's question, as well as Congressman Larson's response: