Political Action Committees : Their Evolution and Growth and Their Implications for the Political System.

Traces the evolution and growth of political action committees (PACs) as campaign fundraising vehicles, particularly in the 1970s, and assesses their impact on the political system. Discusses legislative activity in the 95th-97th Congresses and proposals for limiting the influence of PACs, and revie...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1983.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Traces the evolution and growth of political action committees (PACs) as campaign fundraising vehicles, particularly in the 1970s, and assesses their impact on the political system. Discusses legislative activity in the 95th-97th Congresses and proposals for limiting the influence of PACs, and reviews predictions about the future of PACs. Includes tables and bibliography.
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