Bill Would Force Super PACs To Reveal Their Donors

[Purveyor]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two senators hope to require political groups to name the donors who spend millions of dollars to influence federal campaigns.

Legislation sponsored by Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon and Republican Lisa Murkowski of Alaska would require so-called super PACs to reveal their sources of money, just as federal candidates must do.

Outside groups spent $1 billion in efforts to help or attack various candidates in the 2012 elections. Some individuals gave $1 million or more.

These independent groups generally do not have to identify their donors. Critics say major influences on elections should be more transparent.

"Where there's significant campaign spending, everyone has to play by the same rules," Wyden said in a statement. Voters "deserve to know where the money is coming from and where it's going," he said.

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[Vincardog]

1. Their adds should identify their donors as well. This message approved by the Kochtapus

[Heather MC]

2. More like "This candidate will be bought by......"

Should they win, please send all your complaint letters to company xyz incinerators.

[MillennialDem]

3. Ridiculous that anonymous donations are even allowed. "Citizens for fluffy kittens and apple pie"

should have to reveal who they are.