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opensecrets.org: 527 Committee Activity
URL: http://www.opensecrets.org/527s/527cmtes.asp

Description:
"527 groups are tax-exempt organizations that engage in political activities, often through unlimited soft money contributions. Most 527s on this list are advocacy groups trying to influence federal elections. ... 527s must report their contributors and expenditures" to the government. This site provides current information about the top 50 committees and top contributors and individual donors. From the Center for Responsive Politics.

Publisher:
The Center for Responsive Politics

Extra Keywords
open secrets

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Campaign funds
Political action committees
Pressure groups

LII Database Information:
Record 6402 created by Maria Brandt on 09/27/2004
Last modification on 07/09/2008
Published: 09/27/2004   Republished: 07/10/2008
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/6402