Report: More companies disclosing association contributions A growing number of large American companies are opening up about their political contributions to groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, according to a report released Wednesday. The report found that among the top 200 companies in the S&P 500 Index, 60 percent now require some form of public disclosure about any political contributions heading to associations and other nonprofits. The study was conducted by University of Pennsylvania researchers and the Center for Political Accountability, a nonprofit group backing greater transparency of political spending. "When trade associations and social welfare… Read More