New York Times editorial: Follow the Money to the Floor
Three House members got word the other day that investigators have recommended that the ethics committee delve into their fund-raising from Wall Street donors — […]
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POLITICO: New business plan: crushing Dems
|-, Archive |by DianeBy: Jeanne Cummings and Chris Frates Democrats may be going out of their way to say they aren’t anti-business, but business is gearing up to demonstrate […]
The New York Times: Interest Groups Step Up Efforts in a Tight Race
|-, Archive |by DianeThe New York TimesInterest Groups Step Up Efforts in a Tight RaceBy Jim Rutenberg and Michael LuoSeptember 16, 2008 After largely staying on the sidelines, […]
The Hill: Lawmakers skip taxes on family travel
|-, Archive |by DianeThe HillLawmakers skip taxes on family travelBy Mike SoraghanFebruary 9, 2009 Many members of Congress may have a Tom Daschle problem. A week after the […]
USA Today: Reports show that more campaigns raise big money
|-, Archive |by DianeUSA TodayReports show that more campaigns raise big moneyBy John FritzeDecember 15, 2008 Nearly half of the nation’s House and Senate candidates raised $1 million […]
The Hill: DeParle’s industry ties a non-issue
|-, Archive |by DianeThe HillDeParle’s industry ties a non-issue By Jeffrey Young March 5, 2009 White House Office of Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle’s professional ties to healthcare companies […]
Another Moment of Truth for the FEC
|-, Archive |by DianeAnother Moment of Truth for the FEC– A Report from Washington by Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer – This week, on May 13, the Federal […]
CQ Politics: Restrictions Put Dent In Congressional Travel
|-, Archive |by DianeCQ PoliticsRestrictions Put Dent In Congressional TravelBy Alex KnottSeptember 14, 2009 Lawmaker trips sponsored by outside groups have decreased by 56 percent since the ethics […]
Washington Post: FEC Drops ‘Soft Money’ Action; GOP, Democratic Groups Warned About Future Fundraising
|-, Archive |by DianeThe Washington PostFEC Drops ‘Soft Money’ Action; GOP, Democratic Groups Warned About Future FundraisingThomas B. EdsallApril 29, 2003 The Federal Election Commission dismissed complaints against […]
Politico: Wall Street invested heavily in Obama
|-, Archive |by DianePoliticoWall Street invested heavily in ObamaBy Kenneth P. VogelJanuary 20, 2009 Barack Obama boasted on the campaign trail that his administration would not be beholden […]
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