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This week in money-in-politics
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OpenSecrets’ look back at money and politics in 2019
Our biggest money-in-politics story for 2019 was actually 2020, which promises to be the most expensive election year ever.
With the 2020 election in high gear almost as soon as the new Democratic majority was sworn into the House and the likelihood of impeachment (with possible campaign finance violations and foreign influence campaigns playing starring roles) growing, the year’s news hit the ground running.
For those of you who haven’t had time to read every word of OpenSecrets News this year, don’t worry. As an end-of-year gift, we have compiled our best stories of the year into a handy holiday reading list. Read more
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Cash-strapped NRA discloses spending on foreign fundraising for first time
The National Rifle Association disclosed spending on foreign fundraising for the first time in the gun rights group’s history as it faced a multimillion-dollar shortfall for a third consecutive year, new tax returns reveal. Despite that foreign fundraising, federal government grants and millions of dollars siphoned from its charities, the NRA spent more than it brought in last year. Read More
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Anti-impeachment Rep. Van Drew to flip to GOP after taking six figures from Democratic colleagues
Anti-impeachment Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-N.J.) is expected to switch parties from Democrat to Republican after meeting last week with President Donald Trump, enraging those in his party, including many who financially backed him. Democratic lawmakers, through their leadership PACs and campaign committees, have given $234,600 to Van Drew since his initial House run in 2018. Read More
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Environmental groups saw revenue spike, spent heavily amid EPA rollbacks
Amid rising concerns about climate change and extensive rollbacks of environmental regulations under President Donald Trump’s administration, environmental groups are stepping up their advocacy game. Last year, a slew of high-profile groups saw steep increase in their annual revenue, tax records show. They in turn invested heavily in pushing for pro-environment policies and electing like-minded candidates. Read More
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