whell
01-21-2015, 06:58 PM
Perhaps most notably, given CAP’s advocacy for an economically progressive agenda, is that CAP’s top donors include Walmart and Citigroup, each of which have given between $100,000 and $499,000. Other donors to CAP — a leading advocate of health care reform — include the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, which represents leading biotech and bio-pharma firms, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, both of which have given up to $49,000.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2015/01/21/center-for-american-progress-poised-to-wield-influence-over-2016-reveals-its-top-donors/?postshare=6471421863975686
CAP has already exercised considerable influence over the Democratic policy machinery in Washington, and the group’s influence could very well grow, particularly if Clinton is elected president. So more scrutiny of the organization is probably inevitable. But even if it is increasing its own transparency, the broader problem will remain.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2015/01/21/center-for-american-progress-poised-to-wield-influence-over-2016-reveals-its-top-donors/?postshare=6471421863975686
CAP has already exercised considerable influence over the Democratic policy machinery in Washington, and the group’s influence could very well grow, particularly if Clinton is elected president. So more scrutiny of the organization is probably inevitable. But even if it is increasing its own transparency, the broader problem will remain.