The New Yorker probed how media and telecommunication conglomerates

The New Yorker investigated how media and telecommunications conglomerates use campaign contributions and lobbying to influence Congressional decisions on communications and tax policy. The Center for Responsive Politics is launching an internet site to track this influence and make campaign finance data publicly available.

The New Yorker probed how media and telecommunication conglomerates, using campaign contributions and lobbying efforts, are trying to sway Congress on federal communication and tax laws. The June 5 story by Ken Auletta, called "Pay Per Views," examined cross-giving and other patterns as executives seek to sway policy.

The Center for Responsive Politics plans to launch an Internet site this month. The address will be gopher.crp.org. The center also plans to make data available via a telnet site. The center publishes a bimonthly newsletter, Capital Eye. Subscribe by calling (202) 857-0044.