See video (Shining a light on what politicians do) explaining it here: http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/videos/detail.aspx?uuid=66251eb0-94a0-48e5-b871-c0f1e9d8e516 or just go to the site and explore: www.maplight.org Example page for HR 1207: http://maplight.org/us-congress/bill/111-hr-1207/360297/total-contributions