David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discussed the Wireless Tax Fairness Act with Capital Insider.

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Last year, PACs lifted campaign spending to new heights (the 2012 election was estimated at $7 billion by the Sunlight Foundation).

Armed with that data, The Center for Public Integrity took a look at first quarter spending for the nation's top 40 lobbying firms.

Senior Political Reporter Dave Levinthal discussed the results with Capital Insider.

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Republican Strategist Jack Burkman and Democratic Strategist Richard Fowler review the week in politics. In this installment, they debate the White House's decision to arm Syrian rebels, the future of federal benefits for same-sex couples, and Hillary Clinton's mysterious "to be determined" twitter bio.

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This week, the Senate passed a five-year, half-trillion dollar farm bill on a bi-partisan 66-27 vote. Now, it's on to the House of Representative. House Speak John Boehner (R-OH) says his chamber will take up the bill this month.

Steve Ellis, vice president of the non-partisan Taxpayers for Common Sense, discussed the bill with Capital Insider.

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Republican Strategist Jack Burkman and Democratic Strategist Richard Fowler review the week in politics. In this installment, they debate surveillance by the National Security Agency, Gov. Chris Christie's (R-NJ) special election decision, and President Obama's new national security team.

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The Internal Revenue Service never enjoyed widespread popularity with the public. Now, the agency's reputation is taking heat on multiple fronts. Lawmakers have been examining the IRS targeting of conservative groups. A new audit also criticizes agency spending.

David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discussed the IRS and other top tax topics with Capital Insider.

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According to the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, 501(c)(4) groups spent more than $250 million to promote or attack federal political candidates in 2012. The list of donors includes big tobacco.

Dave Levinthal, senior political reporter at the Center for Public Integrity, discussed the issue with Capital Insider.

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Republican Strategist Jack Burkman and Democratic Strategist Richard Fowler review the week in politics. In this installment, they debate the departure of Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN), the trip to Syria by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), and student loan interest rates.

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