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Reports on the fund contributions given by union political action committees (PAC) to political candidates in the 2000 elections for the United States Congress. List of political candidates who received fund from PAC.
- Blue Dogs seek a hunting ground in upper chamber. Soraghan, Mike // Hill;6/26/2008, Vol. 15 Issue 76, p1
The article reports that Blue Dog Democrats in the U.S., frustrated that their fight to end deficit spending has been blocked by the Senate, may endorse or back candidates running for the Senate.
- Getting PAC Support. Berry, Anne // Campaigns & Elections (1996);Jun2002, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p40
Presents advice for political candidates on asking for support from political action committees. Preparations needed before asking for funds; Aspects to consider when making a call to political action committees; Actions to take after receiving monetary support.
- Help on way for 'new Democrats'. A.S. // National Journal;10/05/96, Vol. 28 Issue 40, p2130
Reports on the expected financial aid and other aid from New Democrat Network Political Action Committee (PAC) for congressional candidates running as `New Democrats.' Purpose of the endorsement by the PAC of several House and Senate candidates; Selection by the PAC's board of the endorsees;...
- PRO-ISRAEL PAC CONTRIBUTIONS TO 2000 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. // Washington Report on Middle East Affairs;Jul2000, Vol. 19 Issue 6, p17
Lists pro-Israel political action committee contributions to 2000 Congressional candidates in the United States. Contribution to Dianne Feinstein of California; Mark Udall, Colorado; Hillary Clinton, New York.
- Silicon Valley Gets Into Political Act. Bruner, Richard // Electronic News (10616624);10/11/99, Vol. 45 Issue 41, p28
Reveals the United States presidential aspirants favored by members of the semiconductor industry for the year 2000 elections. Role played by political action committees; Comments from Andy Grove, chairman of Intel.
- Who's who on the Senate Governmental Affairs panel. Wagner, David; Crabtree, Susan // Insight on the News;08/11/97, Vol. 13 Issue 29, p11
Focuses on the senators of the United States Committee on Governmental Affairs who are investigating the campaign fund-raising corruption scandal at the White House and the Democratic National Committee. What Senator Fred Thompson did before he was elected to the Senate seat; How Senator Sam...
- Favors for sale? Rust, Michael; Danitz, Tiffany // Insight on the News;10/20/97, Vol. 13 Issue 38, p11
Gives information on the 1996 presidential election in the United States with focus on President Bill Clinton's efforts to solve the problems relating to the Democratic fund-raising practices. Who Clinton said was held responsible for such practices; Description given to the White House, the...
- PBGC's Strauss explains meeting with priest. // Pensions & Investments;09/15/97, Vol. 25 Issue 19, p43
Reports that former deputy chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore, PBGC Executive Director David M. Strauss disclosed to a Senate panel investigating campaign finance abuses that a White House meeting between Mr. Gore and a Buddhist priest on March 15, 1997 was not a preamble to a fund-raiser...
