Business Lobby to Back GOP Campaign

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington wants to spend at least $5 million to help keep Republicans in control of Congress by aiding pro-business candidates next year. The chamber announced it will target 35 to 40 House races and 10 to 12 Senate races. The chamber plans to spend $100,000 for each House race and possibly more for Senate contests. The money will be spent to educate voters, host fund-raisers and mobilize the business community, particularly the self-employed and small- and medium-sized businesses. The Democrats would need to win five seats to regain the control they lost in 1995.