A proposal to let rich donors give more money to political parties - slipped behind closed doors into a huge government spending bill -- is the latest in a string of setbacks for restrictions on money in politics and will  be a "disaster for the American people," according to good government groups. Campaign finance reform advocate Fred Wertheimer called the provision a "great deal" for millionaires and billionaires who can buy influence through big dollar contributions and for the politicians seeking them. Related: Congress reaches spending deal The $1.1 trillion spending bill, which would fund most of the government until next September, includes provisions that will allow donors to give a lot more money to Republicans and Democrats to help fund conventions, building projects and legal proceedings like recounts.
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Political donors will be able to give a lot more money to political parties if a massive spending bill passes Congress this week
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Provisions were tucked into the bill during closed-door negotiations
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