Washington, Feb. 10 -- Congressman Rudy Yakym issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) criticized Public Citizen co-President Robert Weissman for failing to address his organization's continued acceptance of funding tied to foreign national Hansjorg Wyss, raising concerns about foreign influence in American policy and political advocacy.
"Foreign nationals like Hansjorg Wyss have a documented history of laundering money through American tax-exempt organizations to influence U.S. elections, weaken American energy independence, and advance far-left policy priorities," Rep. Yakym said. "The American people deserve transparency and accountability. Organizations operating in our political system must be clear a...