Foreign-Funded ‘U.S.’ Chamber Of Commerce Running Partisan Attack Ads

A ThinkProgress investigation has found that the Chamber funds its political attack campaign out of its general account, which solicits foreign funding. And while the Chamber will likely assert it has internal controls, foreign money is fungible, permitting the Chamber to run its unprecedented attack campaign. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Jon Mitchell - Oct 5, 2010 - 8:23 AM PDT
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by Jon Mitchell - Oct. 5, 2010

Great scoop, and the mechanics behind it are well-explained.

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by Patrick McGuire - Oct. 6, 2010

While this subject can be quite contentious, author does an excellent job of trying to be neutral and impartial. I don't think the author quite succeeded but he is also trying make a point and he has done that. One would have to find a counter argument or article. Despite the Supreme Courts latest ruling there is no way a group, business interest or the like should be considered a citizen.

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