Corporate political donations shatter record at $646 million so far for US midterms
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"Corporate political donations shatter record at $646 million so far for US midterms" is generating significant coverage in the Business category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (2)
- Corporate America pours record $646 million into midterms as election spending explodes The Independent · 1d ago
- These Billionaires Have Spent The Most On the November Midterms Forbes · 1d ago
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