http://maplight.org/
The best way to understand this map/tool is to view the demo: http://www.maplight.org/video/2/FedTourMay1662007.html
"MAPLight.org brings together campaign contributions and how legislators vote, providing an unprecedented window into the connections between money and politics. We currently cover the California Legislature and U.S. Congress."
... a public database that clarifies the connections between campaign donations & legislative votes over time. elected officials collect large sums of money to run their campaigns, & they often "pay back" campaign contributors with special access & favorable laws.
the website allows users to explore historical voting records, supporting & opposing interests & according campaign contributions. key information is revealed such as contributions given by interest, average donations given to legislators voting in favor or against, & a timeline of contributions & votes for each bill, graphically identifying when legislators received large donations before or after their vote."
| Source | MAPLight.org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which is nonpartisan. |
| Difficulty | N/A |
| Compatibility | N/A, FlashPlayer required. |
| Rating | 0 |
| Language | en |
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