This Is What Happens When You Let Politicians Write Their Own Rules

This interview with author Peter Schweizer provides us with a rare look inside the wacky world of leadership PACs — political slush funds that allow members of Congress to spend money from special interests and lobbyists on everything from golfing vacations to limousine service. No potential for corruption there, right?

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Oct 29, 2013

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