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U.S. campaign finance rules allow companies to donate through political action committees (PACs) and industry associations.
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UnverifiedThe U.S. Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and its subsequent amendments prohibit corporations from donating directly to federal candidates, but allow influence to be exerted through PACs, super PACs, and donations to specific non-campaign projects (such as inaugurations, party activities, and naming rights for public facilities).73% similarUnverifiedTraditional PACs can accept limited-size contributions from individuals and affiliated organizations, and can donate funds directly to candidates, parties or other PACs.68% similarUnverifiedSuper PACs were born after the 2010 Citizens United v. FEC ruling, allowing corporations, unions and individuals to contribute unlimited amounts to them, as long as these funds are not directly coordinated with a candidate's campaign team.64% similarUnverifiedAfter the SpeechNow case, the United States allowed the establishment of super PACs that engage only in independent expenditures and do not coordinate directly with candidates, and that can accept unlimited donations from individuals, corporations, and unions.60% similar
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