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Asian-American Political Involvement - A Fuller Perspective

Two prominent Asian-Americans assess Asian-Americans' political success and, the damage resulting from the fundraising scandal's links to Asian contributors.

The Story of Michael Kojima.....a scandal foretold? By Laurie Becklund  and Dan Noyes

Back in 1992 Kojima was the biggest individual donor to George Bush's re-election campaign. He had murky foreign money sources, Asia connections and traded his campaign donations for special attention and access....sound familiar?

Money and Politics: A Primer by Robert Schlesinger and The Center for Public Integrity

Some q&a's on 'The Way Washington Works' and how campaign money actuallydrives the political process.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM IDEAS THE PROS and CONS

Here's an opportunity to interactively test your own views on what needs to be changed. The Benton Foundation has compiled a sharp analysis of the reform ideas being debated.

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