Spot On

There's a lot to be said for the power of the Internet when it comes to fundraising. Just ask Barack Obama.

But there's just as much to be said about the potential power that the Internet has for disclosing campaign contributions. Ask the folks at MAPlight. The MAP stands for "money and politics."

Their recent contribution: A look at which members of the U.S. House got telecom money and how they voted on the FISA bill approved last month. Answers, in brief: A lot and in favor.

The Senate vote on this legislation is scheduled for later this summer and, with luck, MAPlight will be on the job again.

Posted by Chris Nolan at 4:18 AM | Print this article