The Washington Post: Lobbying expenditures drop for many firms in first quarter

The Washington PostLobbying expenditures drop for many firms in first quarterBy Dan EggenApril 22, 2010 Maybe everyone is just lobbied out. Despite passage of sweeping […]

New Polling Information on the Citizens United Decision

A new Quinnipiac Poll released today shows overwhelming public opposition to the Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case. According to the Quinnipiac Poll: […]

The Washington Post: Both national party committees spend big chunks on fancy meals, hotels, travel

The Washington PostBoth national party committees spend big chunks on fancy meals, hotels, travelBy R. Jeffrey SmithApril 21, 2010 Both the national Democratic and Republican […]

Democrats Claim At Least One Vote for Campaign Finance Bill

An article that appeared in CQ Politics entitled "Democrats Claim At Least One Vote for Campaign Finance Bill." CQ PoliticsDemocrats Claim At Least One Vote […]

The Washington Post: Citizens United challenges the strident side of Supreme Court ruling

The Washington Post Citizens United challenges the strident side of Supreme Court rulingBy Dan EggenApril 1, 2010 Fresh off a landmark victory in the U.S. […]

Houston Chronicle: The first trickle In Texas, a campaign ad precedes a coming flood of corporate cash

Houston Chronicle The first trickleIn Texas, a campaign ad precedes a coming flood of corporate cashEditorialMarch 27, 2010 The U.S. Supreme Court shook American politics […]

The Washington Post: Ruling allows contributions to activist groups for campaigns

The Washington PostRuling allows contributions to activist groups for campaignsBy Dan EggenMarch 27, 2010 A federal appeals court on Friday handed another victory to conservative […]

Corruption Standard for Upholding Constitutionality of Contribution Limits Established in Landmark Buckley Decision Remains Unchanged Notwithstanding Dicta in Citizens United

 By Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court recently issued a radical decision that overturned two decades […]

Politico: Elite donors dodge the DNC

PoliticoElite donors dodge the DNCBy Jeanne CummingsMarch 16, 2010 Former White House social secretary Desiree Rogers took plenty of blame for the gate crashers at […]

National Journal: Brave New World Of Political Spending For Nonprofits

National JournalBrave New World Of Political Spending For NonprofitsCharities And Other 501(c) Groups Could Find Themselves In An Uncomfortable SpotBy Eliza Newlin CarneyMarch 15, 2010 […]