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BLOG for ADVOCATES
We created this blog to share interesting advocacy related items that cross our desks. It can be anything from new research on funding for advocacy to examples of unusual advocacy strategies. If you have an item to share please send it to npaction@npaction.org.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Tracing the Money of Lobbyist If you've ever wanted to track down which members of Congress are receiving money from a particular group of lobbyists, then MAPlight.org provides just the information you need. By merging campaign contribution data, bill texts, legislative voting records and supporting/opposing interests for all bills Maplight.org's public database sheds light on otherwise shrouded financial transactions. This type of information could change politics, the types of bills that are passed as well as public perception of some politicians. Posted by Andrea Wilson |
