Study finds staggering amount spent on political ads this year
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A new study by the Sunlight Foundation in partnership with the Committee of Seventy finds about 15 million dollars was spent on political ads this past election season. NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller spoke with Committee of Seventy President and CEO David Thornburgh about the finding, and what it means for the future of campaign finance.
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