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Associated Press
May 25, 2005
Ken Thomas

Amway's ruling familes are biggest political spenders, study finds

DeVos couple and late Jay Van Andel top list of individual donors in 2004 cycle

Republicans Dick and Betsy DeVos of Michigan were the nation's largest individual campaign donors during the 2004 election cycle, according to a study released Thursday.

A report by the Center for Public Integrity said the couple, of Ada, contributed more than $2.3 million in 2003 and 2004, including more than $1.8 million to party committees registered in Michigan.

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Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation

Amway s GOPyramid Scheme

 

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