16—The Daily Collegian Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1986 PACs Continued from Page 1. “Candidates are pretty much consistent,” he said. “If a person believes in the support of education at the federal level, you find out early in the endorsement game.” NEA-PAC is supporting Edgar and Wachob in the local U.S. Senate and House races, Carroll •said. "There are a couple of things to keep in the picture,” said Peter Rentie, spokesman for the National Association of Homebuilders. “The politi cal situation in the district is it a safe Republi can or a safe Democratic district?” Rentie’s organization also monitors votes on more than 20 different issues. The main issue is the group’s opposition to tax reform, which may affect housing construction, Rentie said. “I don’t think it changes votes but it gives us access to the candidates,” Rentie said. “People know people who give them money, just like you and I know our creditors and benefactors.” “We try to be there jvhen we’re needed,” Rentie said. “It gives us much more impact, at least in getting our voice heard.” Rentie, whose group supports Specter and Cling er, said Pennsylvania members of his group are among the most politically active homebuilders. Because of this, he said, Congressmen from Penn sylvania are "better versed” on issues affecting homebuilders. Alternatives needed But Citizens Against PACs, a bi-partisan organi zation, has been pushing for a program of public financing of House and Senate campaigns, similar to the provision allowing people to contribute to presidential campaigns by checking a box on their income-tax forms, Zuckerman said. “Each major party candidate would get the • • ArA •KI • ArA •KI • ArA •KI • ArA •KI • ArA • £3 Kappa Sigma, Homecoming is over, The Jungle was wild, (-< The friendships we made, ' Helped us travel the miles. 1 • The world we discovered, W Was Filled Full of Fun, ** Kappa Sigma and Alpha Gamma Delta, * Forever #l. l_ Love, The sisters and pledges < of Alpha Gamma Delta , • Congratulations XX and A<t>, First Place Oueralt g. 154 £s '• ArA • KI • ArA • KI • ArA • KI • AEA • KI • ArA • SPECIALS for this mm cm part/ 10% OFF Excluding Rings & Texts Refreshments Kids Activities Thursday, October 30th 4-8 p.m. (Party Safely \ l With Us I At The Student Book Store 330 E. 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Clark said the Clinger campaign has concen trated on obtaining money from individuals, but sees no conflict in receiving PAC funds. “At this point, the candidates, especially in a hotly contested election, are not aware of PACs except for those in the district,” Clark said. Clinger’s PAC funds come from local groups or organizations with a large membership in the area, Clark said. Clark said the PAC contribution system should be altered to allow donations to the party instead of to individual candidates. “The party should stand for its own beliefs and programs,” he said. “There would be no way for the candidate to know who donated the money. It would make the party stronger.” Wachob favors a congressional limit on PAC contributions but said “the way the rules of the game are set up now, all of the candidates and politicians have to seek out PAC money.” • “I’m going to work toward a better system, but we all have to work within the system,” Wachob said. He said he would favor a matching funds system that would emphasize the importance of smaller individual contributions. Dr. Marshall Goldstein Contact Lens Specialist offers: * Professional Care at Competitive Prices * Expert Problem Solving * A Large Soft Lens inventory 201 E. Beaver Ave. 238-2862 26 years contact lens experience member American Optometric Association FINANCE CLUB MEETING To Be Discussed: Stock Market Game , Upcoming Speaker, Hayride Wednesday, Oct. 29 . 6:30 p.m. 367 Willard “There’s too much potential for PAC contribu tions to be used to reward politicians for correct votes,” said Bill Epstein, press officer for Edgar’s campaign. “The role (of PACs) shouldn’t be eliminated all together,” Epstein said. “The general role they play is good but you have to maintain a balance in light of the huge amount raised.” Edgar co-signed the recent Campaign Limita tion Act in the House of Representatives limiting PAC contributions to $lOO,OOO per candidate per year, Epstein said. The cap includes both prima ries and the fall campaign, he said. "One-hundred-thousand dollars isn’t much,” Epstein said. “The senate and gubernatorial cam paigns are million-dollar races.” Epstein also cited the most recent mayoral election in Philadelphia in which Mayor Wilson B. Goode spent $5 million. Though the legislation failed when proposed this year, Edgar plans to introduce a similar bill in the Senate, Epstein said. Epstein said recent legislation such as limits on individual and group contributions to political campaigns and campaign disclosure laws requir ing candidates to reveal the sources of campaign income have already decreased corruption in political races. “I aggressively try to seek PAC support, espe cially when I agree with their opinions,” Wachob said, adding that he meets with the Democratic National Campaign Committee and PAC represen tatives in Washington when seeking support. “PACs have a legitimate interest in looking at a candidate’s record and providing for candidates who share their views 'and share their ideas,” Wachob said. “Take the ($5,000) I received from the teachers’ association,” Wachob said. “There’s 5,000 teach ers in the district. 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