Boehner's pro-business speech reflects campaign contributions

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

House Republican Leader John Boehner’s high-profile speech yesterday urging the Obama administration to fire its top economic advisers and o

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"… health insurance reform law, and cutting government spending, he said. “America’s employers are afraid to invest in an economy stalled by ‘stimulus’ …"

"… political action committee contributions from AT&T, CME Group, Bank of America, Altria, United Parcel Service, Reynolds American, JP Morgan Chase, FedEx, …"

"… amp;T, CME Group, Bank of America, Altria, United Parcel Service, Reynolds American, JP Morgan Chase, FedEx, and Securities Industry and Financial Markets As …"

Washington lobbying giants cash in on health reform debate

By Joe Eaton, M.B. Pell and Aaron Mehta

While patients, taxpayers and lawmakers debate the impact of the health care reform law President Obama signed on Tuesday, one result of the

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"… firms to lobby its interests. Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, for example, hired Capital Tax Partners LLP, Dutko Worldwide, Mehlman Vog …"

"… ent Bill Clinton’s chief of staff, and created the think tank Center for American Progress.No. 4 (Tie): Capitol Tax Partners LLP28 clientsHow much cli …"

"… Foundation, National Association of County and City Health Officials, and American Association of Bioanalytics.With 700 lawyers in a dozen U.S. offices, the …"

"… o Rico Federal Affairs Administration, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, and American Academy of Family Physicians.The firm has more than 1,000 lawyers in offi …"

Health care reform emerges as new Olympian challenge

By Joe Eaton and Aaron Mehta

When a U.S. hockey player lays out a Canadian opponent, he need not worry about stitches, a concussion or knocked-out teeth. Unlike 46 milli

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"… worry about stitches, a concussion or knocked-out teeth. Unlike 46 million Americans, U.S. Olympians have health insurance.But that doesn’t mean U.S. athle …"

"… Vonn, who took a spill in the giant slalom Wednesday that required X-rays. American athletes are actually covered through the 46 individual governing bodies …"

"… all League Players Association and the Professional Golfers Association of America also lobbied on the issue last year.The NFL players’ lobbyist, William S …"

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The top ten PACs that will miss Chris Dodd

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

When Connecticut Democrat Chris Dodd first ran for the Senate in 1980, his campaign cost only about $1.4 million. But three decades later, r

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"… ten PACs that have supported Dodd over his entire Senate career:1. Bank of America at least $165,2992. JPMorgan Chase at least $150,6033. American Bankers As …"

"… :1. Bank of America at least $165,2992. JPMorgan Chase at least $150,6033. American Bankers Association at least $101,5604. CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) …"

"… rs at least $76,5008. Hartford Financial Services Group at least $76,1009. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) at least $75 …"

"… (AFSCME) at least $75,00010. Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America at least $71,712Given Dodd’s long history on the Senate Banking, Housing …"

The Congressional Black Caucus vs. the Blue Dog coalition

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Following the coverage yesterday about the role of fiscally conservative Blue Dog Democrats in the U.S. House who seem to have stymied Presi

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"… w Dems.The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), which includes the 39 African-American Democrats in the House (plus the two non-voting Delegates from D.C. and t …"

"… o have raised “spurious claims that the cost of reforming health care in America is something our nation cannot afford.” The 52-member Blue Dog Coalition …"

Blue Dogs fill their bowls with cash

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Whether the subject is health care reform, climate change, or pay-as-you-go budgeting rules, almost everyone, it seems, suddenly wants to ta

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"… , the president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactures of America (PhRMA), told the Center in a statement that the coalition has “helped f …"

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Arlen Specter’s switch could prove costly

By Aaron Mehta

Hours after announcing his switch to the majority party in the Senate, newly minted Pennsylvania Democrat Arlen Specter has already put his

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"… ), former Pennsylvania senatorial colleague Rick Santorum ($5,000 from his America’s Foundation PAC), and former Republican Majority Leader Bill Frist ($3, …"

Tracking the great bundler migration: Republican edition

By Aaron Mehta

Following our recent post on Rudy Giuliani bundlers bringing their skills to John McCain’s campaign (and the flurry of media attention on Mc

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"… n Thompson’s four bundlers. Meanwhile, former bundlers for “America’s Mayor” are still the biggest cash cows among the former cand …"

The Manhattan connection

By Aaron Mehta and Aaron Mehta

Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain visited Yankee Stadium over the weekend with former rival Rudy Giuliani. Aside from likely hurtin

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"… squo;s presidential run. Below is the list of former bundlers for “America’s Mayor” who are now backing McCain, along with the money rang …"

Backing Pelosi: A labor of love

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

A labor of love

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"… itical director for Pelosi, explained the contributions by noting: “Many Americans have supported Speaker Pelosi’s leadership, share her vision for the c …"

"… her vision for the country, and her focus on the issues most important to Americans: the education of our children, the health of their families, and the se …"

"… the 111th Congress based on her support for the Affordable Health Care for America Act (the House version of the health care reform bill), the Jobs for Main …"

"… bill), the Jobs for Main Street Act (a $75 billion stimulus bill), and the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (an emergency economic re …"

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