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Congressional Leaders Are Embracing Dark Money Like Never Before

Congressional Leaders Are Embracing Dark Money Like Never Before

Three of the four super PACs aligned with House and Senate leaders brought in record high amounts from their "dark money" affiliates in the midterms.
David Moore Mar 1, 2023
Picture of Chuck Schumer

Eleven Years Later, Democrats Will Try Again to Address Citizens United’s Dark Money Problem

Both chambers of Congress are planning to vote on the For the People Act, which would force dark money groups to reveal their donors.
Donald Shaw Jan 21, 2021
Here’s How Much Dark and Gray Money Was Spent on Congressional Races

Here’s How Much Dark and Gray Money Was Spent on Congressional Races

Use these interactive maps to see how much money dark and gray money groups spent on congressional races in your state.
Donald Shaw Nov 12, 2020
Thom Tillis

Tillis Pushed Deregulation That Helps His Top Donor, Blackstone Group, Bilk Small Investors

Besides being Tillis’ top campaign donor, Blackstone’s CEO has given $20 million to a super PAC attacking Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham.
Donald Shaw Oct 30, 2020

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