Illuminating the Connection Between Money and Politics

MapLight.org connects together campaign contributions and votes on specific legislation transparent in an effort to help American citizens hold their legislators accountable. The idea is to demonstrate the direct connection between the money elected officials receive and how they vote. Elected officials collect large sums of money to run their campaigns, and they often pay back campaign contributors with special access and favorable laws.

This common practice is contrary to the public interest, yet it is legal. MapLight.org illuminates the tightly woven corruption, that makes up the political fabric of our society normally invisible to the naked eye.

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Donating Cars to Charity

If you are donating an old car to charity make sure you donate it to a charity that, in turn donates it to someone else in need. Under new IRS rules, in an organization auctions off a used vehicle, the former owner can only claim the amount the group gets for the sale, which could be well below market value.

BUT donations to charities that supply cars to needy people can be taken at full value.
Check out 1-800-CHARITY CARS, the first and only national charity of its kind that
provides donated vehicles free of charge to struggling families willing to work and become self-sufficient, tax-paying members of the community.

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