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Lieberman Expresses Gratitude for Political Backing, Support for Tax-Exemption

Senator Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) acknowledged the Credit Union Legislative Action Council of CUNA for supporting his "most unusual campaign" for re-election last year though he was unaware CULAC was helping out at the time.

By Staff Writer | Updated on March 06, 2007

WASHINGTON — Senator Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) acknowledged the Credit Union Legislative Action Council of CUNA for supporting his “most unusual campaign” for re-election last year though he was unaware CULAC was helping out at the time.

That is because CULAC purchased direct mail pieces and had them delivered for $234,873 in independent expenditures, according to the Center for Responsive Politics–a category where the contributor cannot coordinate their efforts with the candidate–in support of Lieberman’s campaign. Lieberman lost the Democratic primary, but ultimately won the general election as an Independent.

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