A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/141
Last Updated: May 20, 2025

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

ID: B001288

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1875-1876)

March 26, 2025

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this piece of legislative fluff.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of SRES 141 is to recognize the 204th anniversary of Greece's independence and celebrate democracy in both Greece and the United States. How touching. It's a feel-good resolution that accomplishes nothing concrete, but hey, it makes for great photo ops and sound bites.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law. This is a non-binding resolution, which means it has all the teeth of a toothless tiger. It's a symbolic gesture, a pat on the back for Greece, and a self-congratulatory exercise for our esteemed lawmakers.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the people of Greece, the Greek-American community, and... (dramatic pause) ...the egos of the sponsoring senators. That's about it. This resolution won't affect anyone else in any meaningful way.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact is zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution will not change a single policy, create a new program, or allocate funds for anything worthwhile. It's a hollow gesture that will be forgotten the moment it's passed. The only implication is that our lawmakers are more interested in grandstanding and currying favor with special interest groups than actually doing their jobs.

Diagnosis: This resolution suffers from "Legislative Narcissism Syndrome" – a condition where lawmakers prioritize self-aggrandizement over actual governance. Symptoms include excessive use of empty rhetoric, pointless resolutions, and a complete disregard for the well-being of constituents.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong critical thinking framework, and a willingness to call out our elected officials on their nonsense. Alas, I fear this resolution will be just another example of business as usual in Washington – all sound and fury, signifying nothing.

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$121,800
16 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$3,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$118,300

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
1 transaction
$2,500
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
ISEMAN, HENRY
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$13,300
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GELBWACHS, CHANA
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$13,200
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LEIDER, YECHEZKEL
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$13,200
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BROWN, GEORGE
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PATRICK, DEVAL
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WAGNER, KAREN E.
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FISHER, ADAM
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FISHER, HALEY
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GOLDMAN, JOHN D.
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MANLY, JOHN
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BINGHAM, EMILY
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REILY, STEPHEN
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

ID: B001261

Top Contributors

10

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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COM ATMORE, AL
$3,300
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2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COM ATMORE, AL
$3,300
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
COM LOS ANGELES, CA
$2,500
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ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
COM LIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
COM OKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
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TO PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
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$5,000
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TO PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
Organization SKOKIE, IL
$5,000
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Jun 11, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Jun 11, 2024
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UTE INDIAN TRIBE
Organization FORT DUCHESNE, UT
$3,300
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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

ID: V000128

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10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
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BROE, PATRICK
FOUNDER BROE GROUP
Individual DENVER, CO
$5,000
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BROE, PAULA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual DENVER, CO
$5,000
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FUSTOK, OMAR
SELF EMPLOYED HEALTHCARE
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 6, 2024
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HUSAIN, NOMAAN K.
HUSAIN LAW ATTORNEY
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
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HUSAIN, NOMAAN K.
HUSAIN LAW ATTORNEY
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
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JAVED, MOHAMMAD SHAHID
TRUE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE
Individual BEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024
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JAVED, MOHAMMAD SHAHID
TRUE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE
Individual BEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024
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JAVED, MUHAMMAD TAHIR
RICELAND HEALTHCARE CEO
Individual BEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024

Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

ID: R000618

Top Contributors

10

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SPIKE OCOTILLO LLC
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$2,500
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2
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
Organization RICHMOND, VA
$1,000
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KING & SPALDING LLP
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$1,000
Mar 29, 2024
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GREENBERG TRAURIG
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$1,000
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H.A. TRUE, III
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$1,000
Aug 22, 2024
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DELTA AIRLINES
Organization ATLANTA, GA
$234
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7
VANDERSLOOT, BELINDA
SELF HOMEMAKER
Individual IDAHO FALLS, ID
$6,600
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VANDERSLOOT, FRANK
MELALEUCA OWNER
Individual IDAHO FALLS, ID
$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
RETIRED
Individual ASPEN, CO
$6,600
Jun 7, 2024
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MANDELBLATT, ERIC
SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP MANAGING PARTNER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$6,600
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Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

ID: S000148

Top Contributors

10

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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization MARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
2
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Mar 21, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 2, 2023
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$550
Sep 27, 2023
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MARES, JAN
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,500
Dec 6, 2024
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MEZZALINGUA, JOHN
JMA CEO
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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RIKLIS, MARCIA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual EAST HAMPTON, NY
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
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EISENSTADT, STEVEN
CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. EXECUTIVE
Individual BROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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MEZZALINGUA, JOHN
JMA CEO
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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EISENSTADT, STEVEN
CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. EXECUTIVE
Individual BROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

ID: D000563

Top Contributors

10

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MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$1,700
Mar 29, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 17, 2024
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MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$800
Mar 29, 2024
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KUJAWSKI, JOHN
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$5,000
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KUJAWSKI, JOHN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$5,000
Jun 4, 2024
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KUJAWSKI, JOHN
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,600
May 29, 2024
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KUJAWSKI, JOHN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,600
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BARKER, MARA MILLS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
9
BARKER, MARA MILLS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
10
CHOWDHURY, SHUVRO
BOWERY ENGINE ENGINEER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

ID: M000133

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 28, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jul 26, 2023
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DONOHUE, JOHN
ARBELLA INSURANCE
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$6,600
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MARCHAND, PAUL
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS EVP HR
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$4,200
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MOUTOUDIS, ELEFTHERIA
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$3,300
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MOUTOUDIS, EVANGELOS
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$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
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SCHMIDT, WENDY
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$3,300
Oct 2, 2024
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SWIG, MARY
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Aug 31, 2024
9
ABRAMS, JEFFREY J.
BAD ROBOT FOUNDER
Individual ENCINO, CA
$3,300
Oct 10, 2023
10
ABRAMS, JEFFREY J.
BAD ROBOT FOUNDER
Individual ENCINO, CA
$3,300
Oct 10, 2023

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

ID: L000571

Top Contributors

10

1
HEGYI, ALBERT P
1ST FINANCIAL BANK USA BANKER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
2
MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual ASPEN, CO
$6,600
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3
MANDELBLATT, ERIC
SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP MANAGING PARTNER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$6,600
Sep 26, 2024
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SAMANI, PYAHM
Individual AUSTIN, TX
$5,800
Aug 8, 2023
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CASCARILLA, MARISSA
NA HOMEMAKER
Individual MIAMI, FL
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Apr 1, 2024
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CASCARILLA, CHARLES
PAXOS CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
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DOWNS, RAISSA
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Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,600
Dec 12, 2024
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SCARAMUCCI, ANTHONY
SKYBRIDGE MANAGING PARTNER
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$3,435
Jul 30, 2024
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HOBART, ROBERT
VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES CONSULTANT
Individual NASHVILLE, TN
$3,435
Aug 5, 2024
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HOLDING, KATHLEEN MS.
SUNLIGHT RANCH CO. EXECUTIVE
Individual DAYTON, WY
$3,300
Dec 6, 2023

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

ID: C001088

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,700
Dec 27, 2023
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CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
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MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
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CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
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WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
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WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
10
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

ID: K000384

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,300
Jun 18, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 26, 2023
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$1,000
Oct 15, 2024
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CHEROKEE NATION
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$1,000
Dec 29, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Oct 25, 2023
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STONEHALL FARM
Organization THE PLAINS, VA
$500
Jun 30, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Oct 25, 2023

Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

ID: J000312

Top Contributors

10

1
VECELLIO, LEO A. JR.
SELF-EMPLOYED CORP EXEC
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$13,200
Jun 1, 2023
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HASLAM, JAMES A. II
PILOT FLYING J CHAIRMAN
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$13,200
Jun 28, 2023
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MCCLUNG, RICHARD E.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LEWISBURG, WV
$13,200
Jun 30, 2023
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MILLER, CHRISTOPHER D.
DUTCH MILLER KIA OWNER
Individual HUNTINGTON, WV
$13,200
Jun 30, 2023
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WAY, GLENN MR.
CHARTER ONE FOUNDER
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$10,000
Oct 18, 2023
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BUNN, JAMES O.
SELF-EMPLOYED MINING ENGINEER
Individual BRISTOL, VA
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
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CORRIGAN, FREDRIC W.
Individual EDINA, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
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ERICKSON, KRISTINE S. MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
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$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
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ERICKSON, RONALD A. MR.
RETIRED RETIRED
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$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
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KROLL, MARK W. DR.
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