OpenSecrets.org: follow the money

This is a great website for looking at which industries contribute the most to congress people, which congress people get money for what sources and the like.

http://www.opensecrets.org

OpenSecrets.org releases 200 million government records

“Center has enhanced its online campaign finance profiles for members of Congress. Visitors to OpenSecrets.org now have three options for viewing the top industries and contributors supporting a particular lawmaker: 1) money raised by the politician’s campaign committee, 2) money raised by the politician’s leadership PAC or 3) money raised by the campaign and PAC combined. More than 300 members of Congress are also linked to a political action committee, ostensibly to raise money to support other members of their party.”

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