Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part one

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — It is no surprise and nothing new in the land of the spin and the home of the sound bite that each and every can

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Gaming Association":

"… in the first half of 1999 alone. Duberstein is a powerful lobbyist for the American Gaming Association and COMSAT, a government-owned satellite services company, while Norquist …"

"… The industry was not pleased. Three days after McCain’s announcement, American Gaming Association President Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. remarked that “the enemies of gaming have …"

"… is an active lobbyist for the gambling industry. Duberstein represents the American Gaming Association, a typical inside-the-Beltway trade group for the casino-based gambling se …"

"… y for the following companies in 1999: American Council of Life Insurance, American Gaming Association, COMSAT Corporation, Comcast Corp., Dow Corning Corp., FannieMae, General …"

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 "Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee":

"… eon honoring Democratic State Legislatures, August 15, noon-2p.m.Host: The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), a PAC supported by corporations, unions, associations and individu …"

"… onDLCC Cocktail Party honoring 100 top donors, August 16, eveningHost: The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), a PAC supported by corporations, unions, associations, and individ …"

"… hy Chandler PavilionDLCC Leaders Luncheon, August 14, noon-2 p.m.Host: The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), a PAC supported by corporations, unions, associations and individu …"

Influencing the IRS

By Elizabeth Brown

Nearly 500 companies lobby the tax agency

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Gaming Association":

"… t groups in Washington, D.C., —such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Gaming Association and even the AFL-CIO—have pressed their case to the IRS either through t …"

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Investment managers top list of super PAC donors

By Rachael Marcus and Andrea Fuller

Hedge fund managers, other investors top donors by industry to super PACs.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Gaming Association":

"… on — but his legislative agenda does not necessarily reflect that of the American Gaming Association, which lists as major issues online gambling and visa reform to allow more …"