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Advocacy Group Spending in the 2004 Elections
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"That’s the mindset up there [on Capitol Hill]: How can you help my boss, raising money? If you’re raising money then I’ll help you out."
— Rep. Joe Scarborough (R-Fla.) ("Speaking Freely, 2nd Ed." by Larry Makinson (Center for Responsive Politics, 2003))

Congressional Preview Package:
A Guide to the Hot-Button Issues on Congress' 2004 Agenda

By Sheryl Fred

With a presidential election fast approaching and some key House and Senate seats up for grabs this fall, members of Congress return to the Hill this week with a hefty responsibility. As they prepare to tackle everything from pension reform to comprehensive energy legislation, members will need to balance the wishes of the special interests funding this year’s elections and the voters at home. Republican lawmakers, of course, will have additional pressure from the White House to help President Bush achieve his own legislative goals before November’s contest. Below, we profile the maneuvers—and money—behind some of this year’s hot-button issues for Congress.
http://www.capitaleye.org/PreviewPackage2004.asp

Money in Politics Alerts for the 108th Congress
http://www.opensecrets.org/alerts/index108.asp

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