--- title: "Capitol Connections: August 2024" --- # Capitol Connection ## August 2024 ### Contents ### Act Now! Help the Freedom Fund Fight for the Merit Shop! By supporting the [IEC Freedom Fund](https://www.ieci.org/advocacy/freedomfund), you will help IEC be prepared to fight for merit shop electrical contractors regardless of what political party controls the White House. [Help IEC reach its goal of $500,000 by donating today](https://independent-electrical-contractors.square.site/)! View all the ways the Freedom Fund has been working for you by clicking the button below. 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