Main Street chases transportation money

By Matthew Lewis

chases transportation money

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alaska":

"… made famous in 2005 for earmarking a so-called “bridge to nowhere” in Alaska, contained more than 6,300 earmarks. . Leaders of the House Transportation …"

Crafting a transportation bill

By Matthew Lewis

A troubling process, a shortage of cash and plenty of lobbyists

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alaska":

"… ashville, and, most notoriously, a $223 million “Bridge to Nowhere” in Alaska.Even a new program that sounded like reform in the last bill — Projects …"

"… e just next door South Dakota projected to take home a 198 percent return. Alaska, meanwhile, was tops, clocking in at 527 percent.The nature of the debate …"

$163 million spent on oil pollution research — with no coordination

By Laurel Adams

Interagency committee to coordinate oil pollution research - didn't

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alaska":

"… mittee has also failed to communicate with outside partners. Four states—Alaska, California, Louisiana, and Texas—have their own oil pollution research …"

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Americans for Job Security — how a shadow group hustles for funds

By Peter H. Stone

Long-time GOP operative David Carney is hardly a household name like Karl Rove. But among Republican strategists and fundraisers in Washingt

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alaska":

"… suing the case.Other charges were leveled at Americans for Job Security in Alaska, where the group spent $1.6 million two years ago to promote a referendum …"

"… ially, as first reported by The New York Times.Last year, the staff of the Alaska Public Offices Commission wrote that “Americans for Job Security has no …"

"… untry.”Americans for Job Security took issue with the conclusions of the Alaskan commission but in the end made a $20,000 settlement with the state. The s …"

"… group promised to never help promote the use of anonymous donations in an Alaskan election. …"

Energy Department has denied info requests for months

By Peter Newbatt Smith

October 27, 2000 — Since 1999, The Public i has attempted to obtain information about the bidding process in the sale of the Elk Hills oil r

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alaska":

"… he names and bid amounts of the losers in a lease auction of oil tracts in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve from the Department of Interior.“I was in …"

Pentagon balks at report about rare earth metal reliance on China

By Laurel Adams

Pentagon owes Congress a report on China's dominance of the rare earth minerals market and implications for US

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alaska":

"… situation to date,” said a January letter signed by Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) as well as Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo).The U …"

"… anuary letter signed by Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) as well as Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo).The United States has only one rare …"

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Let this be a lesson: 2008 a bad year for political bad guys

By Josh Israel

Is it open season on ethically-challenged pols? The latest to fall is Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, taken into federal custo

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Doolittle":

"… though Goode has requested a re-count).* California Republican Congressman John Doolittle did not seek reelection, amid investigation of his ties to convicted felon …"

No sleepovers in Palin’s governor’s mansion?

By Josh Israel

The office of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has effectively denied a Center request for a list of her overnight guests at the governor’s mansi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alaska":

"… alin. And also of the Dems’ VP candidate, Joe Biden. …"

Gambling on Obama

By Joe Eaton

Native Americans bet heavily on the Obama administration, and they’re now expecting a big return. During the 2008 federal election cycle, In

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Kitzhaber":

"… d in Indian concerns. The Associated Press reports that former governors John Kitzhaber of Oregon and Tony Knowles of Alaska, as well as Democratic Senator Ken Sa …"

Frustrated green groups to sue ExxonMobil, saying Texas regulator isn’t regulating

By Chris Hamby and Elizabeth Lucas

Tired of waiting for state regulators to take meaningful action, two environmental groups are preparing to file a lawsuit against the nation

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alaska":

"… d.Litigation related to the Exxon Valdez tanker oil spill off the coast of Alaska dragged on for 20 years, and a jury’s original award of $5 billion in pu …"

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