Number	17382
Subject	Campaign Finance
Source	On the Lege (Richmond, VA)
State	VA
Year	2000
Publication Date	Apr. 24
Summary	This student web-zine investigation identifies "150 groups and individuals who contributed more than half of the donations state lawmakers received for the 1999 elections." The analysis of campaign finance reports shows that 1.4% of donors have given 54% of donations. The package tracks downs "what favors mega-donors received during the 2000 legislative session." The student journalists find "numerous instances in which the General Assembly passed laws benefiting large contributors - or killed legislation opposed to top donors." The investigation reveals that amongst the main contributors who have benefitted from the lawmaking process are Phillip Morris, Virginia Coal Association, National Rifle Association and Paramount's Kings Dominion theme park.
Category	Contest Entry
Pages	76
Keywords	CD ROM;campaign contributions;elections;legislature;lawmaking;Virginia Coal Association;National Rifle Association;Phillip Morris;Paramount's King Dominion theme park
Related Links	http://www.people.vcu.edu/~jcsouth/on-the-lege-2000/project
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