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Watchdogs Target New 'Soft Money' Groups Government watchdog groups ask the Federal Election Commission to close a loophole in the new campaign finance law that allows so-called "527 committees" to raise unlimited "soft money" contributions. The Republican National Committee backs the request, which specifically targets two Democratic-leaning groups. Hear NPR's Peter Overby.

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Government watchdog groups ask the Federal Election Commission to close a loophole in the new campaign finance law that allows so-called "527 committees" to raise unlimited "soft money" contributions. The Republican National Committee backs the request, which specifically targets two Democratic-leaning groups. Hear NPR's Peter Overby.