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An eclectic assortment of motivated individuals is escorted into office on a regular basis. Is their unique talent for kissing babies and predictably appearing at community center openings accompanied by a modicum of interest about the issues that touch our lives? Do they represent us? If not, who do they represent? Did they vote for or against our objectives? It would be nice to know if the person belonging to the name you punch in on your ballot is accepting gargantuan contributions from the insurance industry or Florida Power and Light. Who is getting the job done and who is doing a job on YOU! This section provides links to your representatives web sites. It also accesses resources useful for investigating suspicious voting records. 
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Deep Throat's cryptic suggestion to Bob Woodward of the Washington Post to expedite his bogged down Watergate investigation has developed into a useful political mantra. By "following the money", it is possible to understand the basis for relationships that appear "unusual". This section contains links to sites that feed the skeptic. Happy hunting.
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