Is there a neutral relationship between 'Through the opt-out approach, Texas attorneys contributed $1 million this year, doubling 2001 contributions.' and 'Texas attorneys have contributed one million dollars this year using the opt-out approach.', lacking direct logical ties?
Through the opt-out approach, Texas attorneys contributed $1 million this year, doubling 2001 contributions.###Texas attorneys have contributed one million dollars this year using the opt-out approach.