Leadership Political Action Committees are the second-largest source of political money for sitting members of Congress. But there are few rules on how the money can be spent, effectively allowing lobbyists and other donors a back door to fund a politician’s personal expenditures, including resort and travel bills. Our analysis shows that in the 2008 campaign cycle, less than half of the $112 million leadership PAC money was spent on its intended purpose of funding campaigns. More Here.
[The] database includes every expenditure made by the 400+ leadership PACS and shows who received the money. See our methodology here.
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Source: Pro Publica
See Also: Top 20 Leadership PACs, by Entertainment, Events, and Travel Spending (via Pro Publica)
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