Money that is not subject to federal regulations. Common examples are contributions from corporations or labor union treasuries and money from individuals in excess of the federal legal limits.
political contributions made in such a way as to avoid the United States regulations for federal election campaigns (as by contributions to a political action committee)
union treasury funds can be used to raise money for COPE, to communicate political endorsements and other information to members, and for direct contributions to candidates for local and state offices if not prohibited by state law. state income tax withheld - most states impose income taxes and withholding requirements similar to those of the federal government. If you are unfamiliar with the requirements of your state, contact the Department of Revenue or the Department of Taxation in your state.
Political contributions not regulated by federal campaign finance laws. It is money given directly to political parties for the purposes of "party building." It is not to be used on or given directly to candidates in support of election efforts.
Credit extended as opposed to cash (hard money). Also, see Purchase Money Deed of Trust or Mortgage. Straight Note - A promissory note with the principal payable in one lump sum instead of in installments.
Unlimited, unregulated money, donated to political parties. (see Hard Money).
level: Comprehensive (3) [ order by level] Money raised by national political parties which cannot be used towards an individual candidacy, but can be used in political advertisements to promote a particular party or issue.
money that is given to a political party but is not given specifically to support a particular candidate. This money is supposed to be used for purposes such as voter registration drives, administrative costs and general political party expenses, but is often used by the parties to help particular candidates.
Paper money. Easily produced, this currency increased the amount of money in circulation, made credit easier, and made prices higher. Generally favored by speculators, by agricultural interests, and by debtors.
Political money raised by national and state parties that is not regulated by federal campaign finance law because, in theory, it is for generic "party building" activities such as getting out the vote. In practice, it is often used to benefit specific federal candidates, and thus it has become a major vehicle for skirting the limitations and restrictions of federal law. In 1992, the national parties raised $83 million in soft money and an estimated $205 million more was raised by state parties. Much of this money came in contributions of $50,000 and $100,000.
These are contributions given to political parties for distribution to candidates.
refers to money used to advance a particular political campaign in such a manner as to skirt the legal limits on how much money individuals or organizations are allowed to contribute to political campaigns (termed hard money). Popular soft money techniques include paying for thinly veiled advertising that does not name a specific candidate by name, but focuses so narrowly on particular issues tied to a given campaign that it is obvious which contest the advertisement is targeted at and which candidate the ad supports.
In a development or investment, it is money that is tax deductible. Alternately, it is used to describe costs that do not physically go into construction, such as interest, architectural fees, legal fees, etc.
Soft Money is the fourth solo album of Californian hip-hop producer/rapper Jel, released in 2006 on the anticon label (see 2006 in music).
