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Former Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Steve Obsitnik will pay a fine of $90,000 to settle allegations he illegally coordinated with an independent-expenditure group formed by his backers to promote his 2018 candidacy. https://t.co/2xdNW4yTpP — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @rickhasen: #ELB: “‘Dark money’ topped $1 billion in 2020, largely boosting Democrats” https://t.co/d3MAiQybMT — PolitiTweet.org

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The For the People Act (passed by the House on 3/4) is heading to the Senate. The Senate Rules Committee will hold a hearing on March 24. If the vote comes to the floor, it will face an uphill battle, needing 60 votes to pass. https://t.co/2yNuLDAqAA #HR1 — PolitiTweet.org

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The 2020 cycle brought record amounts of donations from #DarkMoney groups to other types of groups that, on paper, do disclose their donors. Groups like super PACs. This giving, combined with other dark money spending, totaled over $1 billion. https://t.co/IFxKuOireF — PolitiTweet.org

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The devastating violence that killed eight people and targeted Asian-owned businesses in Atlanta on March 16th amid growing crimes aimed at our Asian and Asian American community members is heartbreaking. Our statement: https://t.co/uzt4ZUWnVh — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mkraju: Dems hope to build the case to gut filibuster, with election bill, S. 1, at top of push But there's a problem: They lack votes… — PolitiTweet.org

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In New York City, two Democratic mayoral candidates who are trailing in early polls, Raymond J. McGuire and Shaun Donovan, are being supported by super PACs that have already raised millions of dollars. https://t.co/1NJqXcVqTi — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ppolitics: NEW: The spouse of @SenBlumenthal bought up to $350,000 in securities in a port security company while he sits on a maritime… — PolitiTweet.org

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Top-tier business groups and some of the nation's largest unions are going head-to-head over the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which passed the House on 3/9 and would repeal “right to work” laws, which currently exist in 27 states. https://t.co/35a5caIdqA by @alyce_mcf — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sherman4949: A great new View from the Top: Kevin Mayer gets real about why he left Disney and TikTok, what TikTok's "secret sauce" is… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @levinecarrie: This is a really eyepopping difference between the parties. Most of the support for disclosure requirements for so-called… — PolitiTweet.org

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Following last night's violence in Atlanta #GunControl advocates are more urgent than ever as they push for Congress to pass bills aimed at expanding background checks, preventing domestic abusers from owning guns & banning assault weapons. https://t.co/WEuAOK9xw0 by @KarlMEvers — PolitiTweet.org

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However, despite winning in 2020 on the backs of secret donors, Democrats in the 117th Congress are continuing their decade-long push to close the loopholes that allow #DarkMoney to persist, introducing legislation like #HR1ForThePeopleAct — PolitiTweet.org

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For the first time, liberal groups directed more money in the 2020 cycle, with Democrats getting backing from more than $514 million dark money, compared to $200 million boosting Republicans. Biden’s candidacy attracted around $174 million in support Trump's drew $25.2 million https://t.co/HlrgyEskKG — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2020, a drastic increase in spending by Democratic groups with limited or no donor disclosure drove the cycle's #DarkMoney total north of $1 billion https://t.co/aIxN6j9eLa by @annalecta and @KarlMEvers https://t.co/X2SQQj6MF0 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Robillard: Per a release from @JeffMerkley‘s office, every single Democratic senator is already co-sponsoring the For The People Act ex… — PolitiTweet.org

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Later this month, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make a virtual appearance at a fundraiser for a New Hampshire lawmakers, fueling speculation he may be considering a 2024 bid for President. https://t.co/5Xq7u9U1lA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @derekwillis: Eli Lilly's federal PAC gave $15k to the NRSC in February 2019, along with similar amounts to the DCCC & DSCC. https://t.… — PolitiTweet.org

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The Ohio House GOP caucus is discussing whether to expel State Rep. Larry Householder, the former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives who was arrested last year on a federal racketeering charge, by holding a vote on the House floor. https://t.co/RRgZlHftSu — PolitiTweet.org

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Use the Advanced Donor Lookup tool to track federal political contributions from specific individuals or discover donors to federal candidates or groups narrowed by occupation/employer, state or even zip code. https://t.co/h4wpvGTolv — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AlexGangitano: Lobbyists eager for return to earmarks https://t.co/yiz3uAtzto — PolitiTweet.org

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Republican state lawmakers in Texas are uniting behind bills to ban lobbying paid for by taxpayer funds. One proposal aims to specifically ban cities and counties from using taxpayer money to fund lobbying activity. https://t.co/RxXnzAvjf3 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @thehill: Kentucky state legislators are coming together in a rare bipartisan push to expand access to the ballot box in the midst of a… — PolitiTweet.org

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In the Montana state legislature, a proposed resolution urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to prohibit corporate campaign contributions was shot down by Republicans in a House panel Monday, while other GOP proposals stayed alive. https://t.co/VPARPvGVz7 #mtleg — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @brahmresnik: In wake of @RepKirkpatrick retirement, Democratic state lawmaker from Tucson considering run for #AZ02 seat. Ten years ago… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mateagold: SCOOP: Eric Trump touts the potential of transforming their Doral golf resort into a gambling destination amid a push among… — PolitiTweet.org

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"There was a feeling that companies need to take a stand, and that was probably met with a concern about the brand...If companies so quickly and easily backtrack on the PAC suspension, it will prove to be a P.R. move." - @skrmhlz — PolitiTweet.org

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While certain lawmakers (including notable objectors to the 2020 electoral certification) remain on what's being dubbed a "no fly list," corporate political givers are looking for ways to begin getting their money back into politics. https://t.co/qpZlfBmTFY — PolitiTweet.org

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Protect Freedom PAC is sending mailers that feature images of and quotes by Sen. Rand Paul to virtually every Republican state legislator in the country—but they claim the mailers have nothing to do with any potential 2024 plans the Senator may have. https://t.co/1vJWOj8jMF https://t.co/AEnC3TZi2t — PolitiTweet.org

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House GOP leadership-aligned super PAC @CLFSuperPAC is launching a hard-money arm (to be called “CLF Trailblazers Fund”) that will allow it to endorse and contribute directly to candidates and members of Congress. https://t.co/2VjFglGFY3 #CareyCommittee — PolitiTweet.org