NEW : Republicans accuse Democrats of an `` assault on the First Amendment '' a charge that is not only false but also misguided. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid , D-Nevada , said the bill was `` about trust and confidence in our democracy . '' The bill would require groups paying for ads to disclose their top donors in the ads . Democrats claim the bill is necessary to reduce the impact of a Supreme Court ruling .
NEW : Republicans accuse Democrats of an `` assault on the First Amendment '' a charge that is not only false but also misguided. The bill would require groups paying for ads to disclose their top donors in the ads . Democrats claim the bill is necessary to reduce the impact of a Supreme Court ruling .