In boxing, big punchers seek knockouts. In government, the same principle applies: The wealthiest corporations and special interest groups usually pepper politicians with overwhelming amounts of money in hope of influencing the political process.
Here you'll find total contributions for the 10 biggest givers in federal-level politics since 1989 -- information that exists nowhere else.
AT&T Inc
$44,361,209
American Fedn of State, County & Municipal Employees
$42,248,261
National Assn of Realtors
$35,733,073
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
$31,660,630
American Assn for Justice
$31,645,679
Goldman Sachs
$31,612,375
National Education Assn
$30,194,067
Laborers Union
$29,132,400
Service Employees International Union
$28,134,482
Teamsters Union
$28,029,624
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