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A collaborative effort to map the funding behind political advertising in one major TV market wins support from two major foundations.
Continue readingNew Koch brothers PAC the biggest fundraiser of Q3
A new Koch brothers group raised $15 million in the third quarter of campaign 2014, the most of any committee that filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday.
Continue readingOutside spending nears $500 million in Election 2014; Sunlight’s new overview pages break it down
Less than three weeks before Election Day, spending reported to the FEC by outside groups trying to influence the outcome of campaign 2014 is approaching $500 million. Now, Sunlight's giving you new functionality to track it.
Continue readingPolitical ad watch: 48 new commercials in one day
The deluge of ads gives us an insight in to where the smart money is spending. And reminds us the smart money believes that going negative works.
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An issue with the Federal Election Commission's web forms is leading to missing campaign finance data for the public.
Continue readingPro-gay marriage GOP group enters Florida congressional race
The new ad against Democrat Joe Garcia marks the fifth House race the group has invested in these midterms — in a cycle where most of the money is on the Senate.
Continue readingTracking corruption across international lines
In an era of growing globalization but decreasing journalistic capacity, some of the best international reporting comes through collaboration.
Continue readingPAC linked to Cornyn staffer said to be unaffiliated with senator
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Continue readingDouble or something: party committees can raise double the money from donors
Donors beware: New FEC ruling means parties can solicit more cash. Meanwhile, the commission finally moves into the Citizens United era.
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