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Money in Politics

Seventy advocates for stronger campaign finance laws that promote transparency.

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Taxes and Budget

Seventy works to provide access to information on Philadelphia taxing and budgeting activities.

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TODAY Is Election Day! Vote or return those mail-in ballots before 8pm

November 2, 2021

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City Hall Roll Call: November 18th, 2021

Council considers additional disclosures for commercial landlords

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Testimony on Public Financing of Political Campaigns

by David Thornburgh, President and CEO | Testimony on Bill 170680 | Public Financing of Political Campaigns

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Committee of Seventy Launches WeVote to Promote Culture of Voting

Committee of Seventy Launches WeVote to Promote Culture of Voting and Encourage Vote-by-Mail in 2020 in the Commonwealth of PA

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111th Anniversary Luncheon with Bloomberg Politics' Mark Halperin and John Heilemann

Moderated by NBC News White House Correspondent Kristen Welker

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Seventy Urges No Appeal of Ruling Striking Down PA’s Voter ID Law

Says PA should comply with spirit of bi-partisan Presidential Commission on Election Administration’s report by making voting easier

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Committee of Seventy Names David B. Thornburgh as New CEO

PHILADELPHIA – October 22, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy has named David B. Thornburgh as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors announced Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. Thornburgh assumes the position vacated by Zack Stalberg who retired in July. He will officially join the Committee of Seventy in December 2014.

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La Salle University District Attorney Debate on October 19

La Salle University District Attorney Debate on October 19 District Attorney candidates Larry Krasner and Beth Grossman will meet at a debate hosted by La Salle University on October 19 at the new Founders' Hall facility at 723 N. Wister Street.

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