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That’s 280 percent more than all political action committees raised and spent in the same period.
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$1.3 billion is 280 percent more than political action committees raised and spent.
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0.800
Claim Maker
Raymond Fisman
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "amount": "$1.3 billion",
    "statistic": "280%",
    "comparison": "Political Action Committees"
}
Subject Tags
Politics Business Finance Statistics
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9fdb3817-4f41-444d-a557-03866d22b943
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Created
September 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM (2 days ago)
Last Updated
September 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM (2 days ago)

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How Corporations Disguise Lobbying as Philanthropy
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https://www.bu.edu/articles/2018/how-corporations-disguise-lobbying-as-philanthropy/

Research reveals corporations use charitable donations to influence politicians, disguising lobbying as philanthropy. This tax-exempt activity potentially amounts to billions in politically motivated giving, raising concerns about transparency and democratic fairness.

Corporate Lobbying
Political Influence
Philanthropy
Tax Policy
Political Donations
Campaign Finance
Economic Research
Government Regulation

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