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 …"

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. …"

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The money pours in

By Derek Willis

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "umbrella":

"… is passed on to other 527 committees.) In addition, America Votes Inc., an umbrella group affiliated with ACT, the Media Fund and some two dozen other left-of …"

Industry donors

By Kevin Bogardus

Profiles of the top industry donors in 2003 and 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "Peter B. Lewis":

"… for Social Security.Insurance Companies, Brokers & AgentsPeople: Peter B. Lewis, chairman, Progressive CorporationPlaces: Florida has become a major …"