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Citation |
$2.1 million from corporate special interests |
Renacci has received $2.1 million from political committees (as opposed to individuals) for his congressional campaigns over his career. This figure is based on analysis of data provided by the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, accessed July 31, 2012. |
$600,000 from Wall Street |
Renacci has received at least $581,962 from the finance, insurance, and real estate sector for his congressional campaigns over his career. This figure is based on analysis of data provided by the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, accessed July 31, 2012. |
Campaign finance votes (voting against efforts to limit money in politics) |
Roll call vote 583, Cole amendment to HR 2354, July 15, 2011; Roll call vote 135, Eshoo amendment to HR 3309, Mar. 27, 2012. |
FBI investigation |
“Feds investigate donations to Mandel, Renacci,” Dayton Daily News, May 21, 2012“Campaign donations prompt FBI probe,” The Toledo Blade, May 21, 2012 |
Florida lobbyist fundraiser |
“GOP freshmen, big-bucks donors hobnob at resort,” CBS News, Mar. 16, 2012. |
Abolish Consumer Protection Agency |
Roll call vote 621, HR 1315, July 21, 2011. |