Part II: A troubled model for reform in Mexico

By Alejandra Xanic von Bertrab

A troubled model for reform in Mexico

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Economic Research and Teaching in Mexico City":

"… andro Madrazo Lajous, a researcher with the Right to Health program at the Center for Economic Research and Teaching in Mexico City. Madrazo, who negotiated with the Health Ministry for tougher regulations, …"

Lobbyists tag along on civil rights tour

By Marina Walker Guevara

Alabama pilgrimage also provides chance to mingle with lawmakers

Excerpts from this story referencing "House":

"… questions," Texas gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell, a Democratic former House member, said in a statement to the Center for this report.Bell filed an of …"

"… enter for this report.Bell filed an official ethics complaint against then-House Majority Leader Tom DeLay in 2004, accusing the Texas Republican of accept …"

"… Tiefer, a University of Baltimore law professor who spent 11 years as the House's deputy general counsel. "They are obtaining an advantage."Tiefer said he …"

"… y before Congress. According to lobbying records, Woodard was lobbying the House and the Senate on "employee-employer related legislation" in the first hal …"

North Carolina governor's race awash in out-of-state funds

By Paul Abowd and John Dunbar

Two powerful partisan groups are funneling millions of dollars into the North Carolina governor's race.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Altria":

"… 15 have also given to the DGA this year — including GE, AT&T, AFLAC, Altria, and the Milwaukee Chamber.The RGA’s largest donor from North Carolina, …"

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Gun groups, defense contractors buck downward trend in lobbying

By Dave Levinthal

Gun groups, defense contractors, oil companies and Facebook increased spending on lobbying last quarter.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Pfizer":

"… to $3.7 million), Dow Chemical ($3.3 million to $2.7 million), drug maker Pfizer ($3.6 million to $2.9 million) and the American Bankers Association ($2.7 …"

Tobacco giant funded conservative nonprofits

By Dave Levinthal

Reynolds American donated big to secretive political nonprofits that lambasted Democrats in 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Altria":

"… orillard “could look at possibly enhancing disclosure in the future.” Altria, the world’s largest tobacco company, does make contributions to politic …"

"… , spokesman Bill Phelps said — but he would not name any beneficiaries. Altria’s corporate policy only requires it disclose its contributions to 501(c) …"

"… s, none of which applied to its 2012 donations, Phelps said. For example, Altria, which makes Marlboros, the top-selling cigarettes, would publicly disclos …"

"… ned by the Internal Revenue Service — but only if the nonprofit informed Altria of this fact. The IRS considers political activity to be the “participa …"