527s- the New Soft Money

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By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.
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They are named for their tax code, they are a loophole in the Bi-Partisan Campaign Finance Reform Act, and they are raising serious money in this year's presidential race. Names like Moveon.org and Swift Boat Veterans for Truth are big names in the 2004 campaign season, in large part because of their vicious attack ads. We'll learn what they are, what they do with their money, and how long they'll be around for. Laura's guests are Larry Noble, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics and Jennifer Donahue, senior advisor for political affairs at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College. We'll also hear from David Carney, executive director of American Resolve and we will also talk with a spokesperson from America Coming Together.

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