Though inactive since 2005, FEC complaints have kept America Coming Together's doors open

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

In 2004, America Coming Together (ACT) made a big splash as one of the larger independent “527” committees set up to influence the president

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"… FEC’s case was settled, unsuccessful independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader filed his own FEC complaint against ACT, the Democratic Party, Senator Joh …"

Obama’s first choice for FEC raises questions about stance on 527s

By Josh Israel

A few days ago, President Obama made attorney John Sullivan his first nomination to fill one of the three vacant seats on the Federal Electi

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… as to what these largely unregulated committees could do, but groups like America Coming Together, Swiftboat Veterans for Truth, and MoveOn were fined after the election wa …"

527 Fundraising Nets a Record Haul

By Derek Willis

Independent political groups have raised $391 million for the 2004 election

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… eir first disclosure forms last week.The top 527 committees this cycle are America Coming Together and its partner, the Media Fund, which were formed to oppose the re-electi …"

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527s attract new donors as others abandon system in wake of BCRA

By Alex Knott and Agustín Armendariz

Cash from first-time donors points to a changing of the guard among individual contributors in the 2004 election cycle

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… $15.7 million; overall, JVC has raised $41.7 million.JVC provides money to America Coming Together, which canvases and employs people to increase voting efforts, and the Med …"

"… crat organizations, including Joint Victory Campaign 2004 ($7.75 million); America Coming Together ($2.99 million); and MoveOn.org Voter Fund ($2.50 million).Lewis's largess …"

"… ons to political committees like Joint Victory Campaign 2004 ($1 million); America Coming Together ($500,000); and the MoveOn.org Voter Fund ($100,000).The front cover of Cu …"

"… him off the newcomers list. The largest of Soros's donations went to America Coming Together – Nonfederal Account ($5 million); Joint Victory Campaign 2004 …"

Voter turnout group focuses on Ohio

By Derek Willis

America Coming Together puts hundreds of employees into Buckeye State

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… es and the Partnership for America's Families do not have federal accounts. …"

The money pours in

By Derek Willis

Political non-profits rake in millions of dollars from rich donors

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… which splits its proceeds between two anti-Bush groups: the Media Fund and America Coming Together. The Joint Victory Campaign raised $15.3 million during the first quarter, …"

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Commentary: Political mugging in America

By Charles Lewis

Anatomy of an "independent" smear campaign

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… os has announced that he will contribute $10 million to another 527 group, America Coming Together, a huge voter mobilization effort.*In the recent Iowa caucuses, we saw our …"

McCain-Feingold changes state party spending

By Agustín Armendariz and Aron Pilhofer

Fundraising dips, ad buys plummet in first election after campaign reform

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… ore than $42 million from the Media Fund, which worked in conjunction with America Coming Together, during the 2004 election cycle. Operating outside of most state and feder …"

Old parties learn new tricks

By Kevin Bogardus

Finding a loophole, Governors' 527s gave $13.2 million to state parties in 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… f Trial Lawyers of America and several national unions.MoveOn.org and America Coming Together, brand-name 527 groups since this last election, contributed to state race …"

Organizational donors

By Neil Gordon

Profiles of the top organizational donors in 2003 and 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "America Coming Together":

"… liberal organizations that backed a pro-Democratic political group called America Coming Together. Both SEIU and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Empl …"

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