One of the helpful tools for information on Washington politicians -- including Utah's congressional delegation -- is a website maintained by the non-profit, non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics.

The organization, which now has been around for a quarter century, is a great source when you want to follow the money. The web site contains info on campaign donations -- both from the perspective of who gives and who gets -- as well as lobbyist spending.

One of the features I like are "profiles" on members of Congress, and their election challengers, showing with simple pie charts and graphics what industries are the particular politician's patrons and how much of their campaign funding comes from individuals.

There is so much on the site and so many cool features that I won't try to go into them here. But check it out for yourself -- no subscription is required.

--dh