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Swamp Stories Episode 36: Piggy Bank
Imagine a world in which a member of Congress could take money from a corporation and put it in a special bank account that’s supposed to be used to…
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In the media
Casper Star Tribune: In rare move for primary challengers, Harriet Hageman forms two more fundraising committees
Research Director Michael Beckel discusses a leadership PAC formed by a candidate in the Wyoming House race
In the media
Issue One in the news: December 2021 media mentions recap
Among our most notable press mentions in December, two members of the National Council on Election Integrity — former Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN), a co-chair of the ReFormers Caucus, and former Secretary…
In the media
CNBC: Corporate donations to Sen. Joe Manchin’s PAC surged as he fought President Biden’s agenda
Cites our “All Expenses Paid: Another Look” report which showed that scores of lawmakers aren’t using leadership PACs in the way they’re intended
In the media
Roll Call: Taking it with them: Members leaving with money in the bank
Quotes Research Director Michael Beckel on leadership PACs
Sign-on letters
Issue One and Campaign Legal Center urge FEC to curb abuse of leadership PACs
Issue One and Campaign Legal Center (CLC) today sent a letter to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) urging commissioners to begin a rulemaking to formally clarify that leadership PAC funds…
In the media
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Lawmakers scrutinized for ‘lavish’ spending on resorts, high-end restaurants and limousines
Quotes Research Director Michael Beckel on Issue One’s new leadership PAC report
Analysis
The Congressional Fundraising Treadmill, July-September 2021
5 key numbers to know from the latest House and Senate campaign finance filings...
How much pressure are lawmakers under to raise campaign cash? Lots. The 2022 midterm elections are still more than a year away, but fundraising efforts for members of Congress are…
In the media
NBC LX: Investigation Requested Into Congressman’s Luxury Travel Following NBCLX Report
Cites Issue One’s new leadership PAC report
In the media
Northern Kentucky Tribune: Sen. Paul living high on donations to his leadership PAC, money meant to assist others
Cites Issue One’s new leadership PAC report