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Terrorism, disasters can't stop political fundraising

By Dave Levinthal

Terrorism, disasters can't stop lawmakers from fundraising.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… ors who voted against background checks this week accountable." President Barack Obama's lobbying nonprofit, Organizing for Action, also expressed agitation over …"

NRA spends record money on lobbying this year

By Dave Levinthal

Pro-gun organization increases influence effort as congressional debate rages.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… guy buyers. And it came as gun control advocates  — from President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and …"

Obama inauguration fueled by corporations, unions

By Dave Levinthal

Companies, unions and special interests fuel January event with more than $18 million.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

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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 "Barack Obama":

"… ocked passage of all major gun control legislation championed by President Barack Obama and most of his partisan brethren. Meanwhile, Mayors Against Illegal Guns …"

Lobbyists make it rain for Democrats

By Michael Beckel

DSCC, DCCC collect nearly $1 million from lobbyist-bundlers during first quarter.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… quent criticism of lobbyists and Washington special interests by President Barack Obama, who himself rejects donations or contribution bundles from lobbyists …"

Environmentalists boost ally in Massachusetts special election

By Michael Beckel

League of Conservation Voters goes to bat for Democrat Ed Markey in Massachusetts.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… vacated by Sen. John Kerry, who was tapped earlier this year by President Barack Obama to serve as secretary of state. Gomez won the GOP primary Tuesday with so …"

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Mel Watt enjoys close ties to financial industries

By Alison Fitzgerald

Bank leaders, PACs made prospective housing agency leader a top recipient of campaign cash.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… al services industry: The North Carolina Democrat whom President Barack Obama has appointed to oversee mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Ma …"

All the presidents' debt

By Dave Levinthal

Gaggle of former White House hopefuls still owe creditors millions of dollars.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… ain no association with LaRouche or his past campaigns. 3.) President Barack Obama, Democrat Election year: 2012 Debt: $3,101,117 The back story: Obama ma …"

OPINION: health reform to be political fodder in 2014

By Wendell Potter

Will implementation of health care act result in 'train wreck'?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… ot need anything else to talk about to take both houses of Congress. When Barack Obama was inaugurated in January 2009, there was wide support for health care re …"

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