DeVos was also required to list her lobbying activity during the past 10 years. In Florida, for example, DeVos donated to Democratic politicians such as North Florida congressman Al Lawson ($2,000), Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer ($1,000), and Miami state lawmaker Daphne Campbell ($1,000). Her giving has focused mostly on Republicans, but has also included the occasional Democrat. DeVos has previously said she’s not ashamed to admit she’s buying influence. The lengthy list of donations takes up 10 pages of the 23-page disclosure document, which was released by the Senate education committee late Thursday. The grand total? Just under $5.3 million. But documentation that DeVos was required to file with lawmakers ahead of her confirmation hearing next Wednesday lists every single one of her political contributions over the last five years. With help from Michael Stratford, Kimberly Hefling and Caitlin EmmaĭEVOS SPENDS BIG ON POLITICS: It’s no secret that Betsy DeVos, the billionaire philanthropist tapped to run the Education Department, has used her considerable wealth to influence policy. DeVos disclosure details political giving
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