In the United States, there exists problems with Big Business becoming entangled with politics, and Big Oil is one of the biggest offenders. According to OpenSecrets.org, a Nonpartison, non-profit research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy,"in Washington. Individuals and political action committees affiliated with oil and gas companies have donated $238.7 million to candidates and parties since the 1990 election cycle, 75 percent of which has gone to Republicans." Among the biggest offenders are Koch Industries and Exxon Mobil.