August 16, 2011

OpenSecrets.org: Money in Politics -- See Who's Giving & Who's Getting

OpenSecrets.org: Money in Politics -- See Who's Giving & Who's Getting

Can we, at least 500 million Americans, agree that we need to stop buying our politicians? Can we agree that we need a Constitutional Amendment to stop politicians from taking money for their services? Can we agree that all elected politicians should serve "one" 6-year term in Congress? The United States politics dictates change.

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