Now Look Who's Hiding
Special-Interest Donations

Some opponents of stronger disclosure requirements claim public reporting is an invasion of privacy. But disclosure laws long have been upheld in the courts as a legal tool to combat the corrupting influence of campaign contributions on public officials. A minimum step is to let the public know who's hoping to buy such influence. A top-ranked system such as Washington's could serve as a model for the rest of the nation. Posted by Editor at September 29, 2003 10:05 AM