Campaign cash: The independent fundraising gold rush since 'Citizens United' ruling

By Peter H. Stone

For many powerful GOP operatives and allied fundraisers, the luncheon last April felt like one part reunion and one part strategy summit for

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… anche of corporate money flowing to GOP allies, several unions, led by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the AFL-CIO, and the Service Employees International Union, have begun pl …"

Democrats launch $5 million campaign to defend health care law

By Peter H. Stone

Democrats raise $5 million to promote and protect health care reform law

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… he two groups include among others: Service Employees International Union; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; Families USA; Health Care for America NOW; and the Small Business Majorit …"

Backing Pelosi: A labor of love

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

A labor of love

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… once stated “I have no better friend in labor than AFSCME [the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees].” With the possible exception of the Teamsters, this is true; with at l …"

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Harry Reid: In the clearing stands a boxer

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Caitlin Ginley

Senate Majority Leader Reid

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… awaiting a Senate vote.  A Teamsters spokesman declined to comment.4. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees — $104,000With at least $104,000, the 1.6 million-member union American …"

"… Employees — $104,000With at least $104,000, the 1.6 million-member union American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is Reid’s fourth biggest backer. Over his career, Reid has vote …"

While federal action stalls, a battle rages in Virginia

By Matthew Lewis

As transportation enthusiasts wait for official Washington to hash out a brand new $500 billion transportation bill, a duel just over the Po

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… o spend transport dollars: Deeds has taken in a whopping $900,517 from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees this year as part of the $2 million the Democrat raked in from labor. …"

Democrats desperately seek their own Rove

By Peter H. Stone

For chastened Democrats, ‘a lesson and a beating’; Republicans hone tactics that brought in secretive millions last year...

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… group money chase. But by fall, as the U.S. House began to slip away, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees jumped in with $91 million, which led spending by all groups. AFSCME presi …"

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Obama pep talk to donors

By Peter H. Stone

President aims to raise a cool $1 billion for his re-election campaign; GOP will build on 2010 success....

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… d on the sidelines. But by fall, as the U.S. House began to slip away, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees jumped in with $91 million, which led spending by all groups. AFSCME presi …"

Cloud of corruption around Democrats' union patron

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, August 9, 2000 — As the Democratic National Convention gets under way in Los Angeles, the American Federation of State, County a

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"… d) …"

The limits of charity

By Agustín Armendariz

WASHINGTON, October 25, 2004 — New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, chairman of this year's Democratic National Convention, has been operati

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… tes. Nearly 52 percent of that $2.9 million came from organized labor. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees was the largest contributor to the PAC, with more than $1 million.Converse …"

Scores of union leaders earn six-figure salaries

By John C. Henry

The Standoff in Wisconsin Between Gov. Walker and unions could “trickle up” to jeopardize fat compensation packages of labor leaders....

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees":

"… civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, and Gerald McEntee, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, whose local members have been targeted by Walker.McEntee said Walker was …"

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