Who in Congress Is Paid By Pawnbrokers
Who is bringing politicians into the U.S. Congress? Committed grassroots activists? Voters? Yes, there is some of that. But then, there are others, less idealistic, who support political campaigns in America. Among them are the pawnbrokers and predatory lenders.
Cash America is a company that owns pawn shops and predatory payday loan storefronts across the United States. It’s also the operator of the Cash America International political action committee, which donates to many members of Congress.
Which members of Congress take money from this company of pawnbrokers and predatory lenders? The following are the top recipients for the 2010 campaign cycle:
Carolyn Maloney – $10,000
Recipients of $5,000 from Cash America:
John Cornyn
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kendrick Meek
Pete Sessions
Many other members of Congress have received lesser amounts, and there are many candidates for state legislatures, mayoral seats, and even city councils across America who are taking money from Cash America. Huge numbers of politicians are indebted to a company that makes its profits from the vulnerability of Americans in economic distress.
