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Russ Feingold: “I agree. The Commission should not allow evasion or game playing of any kind, by campaigns, candidates, or lobbyists, to…”

On the recordAugust 2, 2007
I agree. The Commission should not allow evasion or game playing of any kind, by campaigns, candidates, or lobbyists, to avoid reporting the activities of lobbyists. Section 204, the bundled contributions reporting section, along with section 203, which requires reports of campaign contributions and other payments by lobbyists themselves, is about giving information to the American people about how lobbyists provide financial assistance to Members of Congress and candidates. This information will allow the public to understand much better how Washington works. I congratulate the Senator from Illinois for successfully seeing his amendment through the process and into the final bill.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Discussing the importance of transparency in lobbying and campaign contributions.

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