When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Excerpts from this story referencing "Adam Smith":

"… Breaux (La.), Mary Landrieu (La.) and Representatives Cal Dooley (Calif.), Adam Smith (Wash.) and Jim Moran (Va.) and othersSponsors: Microsoft Corp. (Koch Indu …"

More than half Crossroads' cash comes from three Texas tycoons

By Michael Beckel

Three extremely wealthy Texas businessmen are responsible for 54 percent of conservative super PAC's donations.

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"… ll get access and influence that regular people can only dream of,” said Adam Smith, communications director of Public Campaign, which advocates for publicly …"

Ameritrade founder Ricketts' Nebraska contribution worries watchdogs

By Michael Beckel

Wealthy donor Joe Ricketts' eleventh-hour investment in Nebraska primary winner could pay dividends.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Adam Smith":

"… Ricketts will get more access to Fischer than regular Nebraskans,” said Adam Smith, communications director at Public Campaign. “This is about electing pol …"

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Are nuclear weapons contractors’ millions in campaign contributions buying favors?

By R. Jeffrey Smith

A sizable flow of cash and well-connected lobbyists bolster congressional support for the U.S. nuclear arsenal.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Adam Smith":

"… omment.Defense industry funding of the committee’s senior Democrat, Rep. Adam Smith (Wash.) similarly rose substantially when he moved to that position in 201 …"

GOP super donor's foundation leans left

By Paul Abowd and Dave Levinthal

Billionaire Republican super donor Harold Simmons chairs a foundation that backs liberal causes.

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"… ics.” "I can see how it would seem ironic,” Public Campaign spokesman Adam Smith said. Simmons’ foundation has focused its largest gifts on causes that …"