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Small gifts make big – and murky – difference in campaign finance transparency

Matthew Standerfer, Cronkite News Service//December 20, 2012//

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Small gifts make big – and murky – difference in campaign finance transparency

Small gifts make big – and murky – difference in campaign finance transparency

Matthew Standerfer, Cronkite News Service//December 20, 2012//

WASHINGTON – Arizona was fairly giving this election season, kicking in at least $16 million to presidential candidates, according to the Federal Election Commission. “At least” being the operative phrase....

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