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As part of its work on "Illuminating the Connection" between money and politics, legislative watchdog organization MAPLight.org lists contributions from the following groups categorized by those who support and oppose Senate Bill 515 "Patent Reform Act of 2009."
| SPECIAL INTERESTS OPPOSED TO S.515 |
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Telephone/Communications |
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Energy, Natural Resources/Environment |
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Alternate Energy Production |
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General Business Associations |
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Small Business Associations |
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Pro-Business Associations |
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Education, Schools & Colleges, Med Schools |
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Welfare & Social Work |
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Republican/Conservative |
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Christian Conservative |
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Lobbyists & Public Relations |
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Plastics/Rubber Processing |
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Office Machines |
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Non-Profits |
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Churches/Clergy & Religious Organizations |
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| SPECIAL INTERESTS SUPPORTING S.515 |
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Agricultural Chemicals |
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Residential Construction |
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Construction Equipment |
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Telecommunications |
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Computer Manufacturing/Services |
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Data Processing/Computer Services |
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Defense |
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Major Oil/Gas Producers |
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Power Plant Construction/Equipment |
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Commercial Banks & Holding Companies |
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Venture Capital |
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Real Estate Agents |
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Financial Services/Consulting |
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Food & Beverage Products/Services |
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Health Professionals |
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Health Care Products |
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Manufacturing |
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Household Cleaners/Chemicals |
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Glass Products |
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Textiles/Fabrics |
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