Campaign fund records show Lightfoot family payments and Vilsack PAC backing
AP analysis of Iowa gubernatorial disclosures shows Jim Lightfoot and wife Nancy receiving 87 601 from campaign funds since 1997 mostly for air travel and salaries while Tom Vilsack and running mate Sally Pederson draw 228 000 from their families. The report notes PAC donations dominate Vilsack’s totals with significant out of state union contributions and a trial lawyers group 30 000 gift.
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Campaign finance reform unlikely soon says Rush
Cedar Rapids Democrat Bob Rush told Rotarians that Congress will likely not adopt major campaign finance reforms. He urged three steps: free air time for candidates, banning soft money, and partial public funding for limited expenditures. Rush trails Jim Leach in the 1st District race and notes spending differences.
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