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Corporations aim to influence state legislative races

By Jason Hancock 10/27/08

Two of Iowa’s largest and most influential 527s have been hard at work lately, using loopholes in the law to help spread their messages and advance their political agendas, though most voters may not even know the groups exist.

Video: Edwards responds to 527 question from Obama

By Adam Burke 12/22/07

Earlier today, as reported by the Iowa Independent, Barack Obama criticized John Edwards regarding so-called “527″ groups and their soft-money influence on the campaign.

From Obama earlier today:
“John, yesterday, said he didn’t believe in 527s. Those are these independent groups that raise money without disclosure … We found out today that there’s an outside group that’s [...]

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