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Aug 22

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Clinton is vastly outspending Trump on ads. Is it hurting him?

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To date, the Clinton campaign has spent $319 million, while the Trump campaign has spent $89.5 million. That’s according to new Federal Election Commission reports that spell out how much each candidate has raised and spent. Judy Woodruff learns more…

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May 18

Trump’s personal financial records are now public

By Associated Press

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee has said the 104-page filing shows growing wealth and plenty of cash to finance his campaign.

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Mar 09

Trump received tax credit for middle class taxpayers

By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — In three consecutive years, Donald Trump has received a property tax credit for people with incomes of less $500,000.

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Aug 01

Just 60 donors gave one-third of all money raised so far for 2016

By Associated Press

Nearly 60 donations of a million dollars or more accounted for about a third of the more than $380 million brought in so far for the 2016 presidential election.

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Apr 21

A guide to political money: campaigns, PACs, super PACs

By Philip Elliott, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A presidential candidate says he or she is running for president, raises cash for the campaign and spends it, right? That's not the whole story these days.

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Aug 13

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Campaign Ads and Anonymous Donors

Kwame Holman on campaign ads funded by anonymous donors.

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Apr 04

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Obama Looks to Grassroots Base, Battlegrounds With 2012 Bid

In a YouTube video posted Monday, President Obama announced his candidacy for the 2012 election and filed official paperwork with the Federal Election Commission. Gwen Ifill discusses the announcement with political editor David Chalian.

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Sep 20

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Hsu Charged with Campaign Finance Violations

Democratic fund-raiser Norman Hsu was indicted Thursday on charges of campaign finance violation and business fraud. Experts consider the role of "bundlers" like Hsu and how campaigns vet their contributions.

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Federal Regulators Impose Some Limits on Advocacy Groups

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The Federal Election Commission voted 4-2 to place some restrictions on how non-party political groups can spend soft money funds, but commissioners postponed a broader decision until they initiate a formal rule-making process next month.

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