User:Conor Kenny/New money in politics section
Money in politics
Campaign contributions
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The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Conor Kenny/New money in politics section. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. File:Young elections.jpg Source: Federal Election Commission
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Revolving door
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The "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
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Privately funded travel
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The following is drawn from Conor Kenny/New money in politics section's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
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Personal finances
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The following is drawn from Conor Kenny/New money in politics section's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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Money in politicsLinks to and feeds from money in politics databases: Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Conor Kenny/New money in politics section. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.  Source: Federal Election Commission
Revolving doorThe "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
Privately funded travelThe following is drawn from Conor Kenny/New money in politics section's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
Personal financesThe following is drawn from Conor Kenny/New money in politics section's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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Money in politicsThis section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Conor Kenny/New money in politics section. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. Source: Federal Election Commission
Revolving doorThe "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
Privately funded travelThe following is drawn from Conor Kenny/New money in politics section's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
Personal financesThe following is drawn from Conor Kenny/New money in politics section's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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