The buying of the presidential debates

By Josh Israel

This year’s presidential debates will be brought to you by beer, technology outsourcing, and bottled water, among others. The Commission on

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nebraska":

"… r William Buffett, he was a Republican elected official in Douglas County, Nebraska, but has given at least $1,000 to the Obama campaign. The Howard G. Buffet …"

Beyond booze

By Caitlin Ginley

The McCain campaign’s links to the booze industry are no secret. The McCain family fortune comes from his wife, Cindy, who serves as chairwo

Excerpts from this story referencing "Anheuser-Busch":

"… acquitted. In 1955 Hensley landed the lucrative distribution deal with the Anheuser-Busch company — a deal to which the Hensleys owe their success and wealth. …"

"… d in Hensley’s landing the deal. Today, Hensley is the third largest Anheuser-Busch distributor in the country. Hensley’s success has been John McCain …"

The Bush 100

By Derrick Wetherell

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2002 — The average net worth of the individual members of the Bush cabinet, including the President and Vice Preside

Excerpts from this story referencing "Anheuser-Busch":

"… ch lobbied the Executive Office of the President in 2001. Among those were Anheuser-Busch (taxes), Merrill Lynch and Fannie Mae (both on various banking issues).Cal …"

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Cheers! Beer tax break brews bipartisanship

By Alexis Simendinger

Excerpts from this story referencing "Anheuser-Busch":

"… r in Idaho, thanks to multinational large brewers, such as MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch InBev, which are buying barley from farmers and building production facili …"

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 "Politically Incorrect":

"… eSponsor: DNC Women’s Leadership ForumLocation: Los Angeles Museum of ArtPolitically Incorrect (ABC-TV show with host Bill Maher): Reception and Taping, August 15, 9 p.m …"

"… r: DNC Women’s Leadership Forum Executive and Platinum councilsLocation: Politically Incorrect setLate-Night Party with National Chairman Joe Andrew and General Chairman …"

The money pours in

By Derek Willis

Political non-profits rake in millions of dollars from rich donors

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Soros":

"… tegrity shows.Three individuals—film producer Stephen L. Bing, financier George Soros and insurance executive Peter B. Lewis—gave $11 million during January, …"

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It's all relative

By Elspeth Reeve

State lobby corps includes legislator spouses, offspring

Excerpts from this story referencing "Anheuser-Busch":

"… l Motors during the first half of 2006; in 2005, his clients also included Anheuser-Busch and Western Wireless Corp., which was acquired that year by another teleco …"