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Nicholas Cafardi Resigns From Catholic College After Pro Obama Column
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Obama Fund Raiser Bill Perkins Buys Ads to Stir Pot on Bailout
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Bailout supporters received 51% more campaign contributions from financial interests (Muckety)
House members who supported the bailout package yesterday received a combined 51 percent more in campaign donations from the financial sector than those who opposed the plan, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
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Click to activate the interactive map (requires Java)MAP HINTS: Click expands a name. Control+Click centers map on a name. Solid lines are current relations. Dotted lines are former relations. For advanced tools choose Tools > Options from the menu at top. More help. Not seeing the maps? Please go here to check for the latest version of Java.The center examined contributions from the industries eager to see passage of the rescue plan, and found found a wide gap in donations between supporters and opponents, particularly among House Democrats.
Our Muckety map shows supporters who were also among the top recipients of donations this election cycle from financial, insurance and real estate interests. Many hold top positions on influential committees, such as ways and means, appropriations, taxation, financial services and budget.
However, the top recipient of such donations in this election cycle has been Rep. Ron Paul, who has received $1.3 million in contributions but opposed the bailout.
Mark Udall of Colorado, another top recipient, with nearly $762,000 in contributions, also voted against the measure.
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