Analysis — Insurers lobbying on the fine print may erase consumer protections

By Wendell Potter

One of the provisions of the health reform law that insurers hate most requires that they spend at least 80 percent of what we pay them in p

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… e tweeting his remarks to its members. On the other side of the Capitol, Ben Nelson, a Democrat from Nebraska, has signaled that he will help lead an effort t …"

Retailers accuse AmEx of antitrust breach as battle over debit card cap heats up

Retailers in a long-running lawsuit against American Express Co. over charge card swipe fees are now accusing the card giant of violating an

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… s. The legislation is backed by three Democrats — Jon Tester of Montana, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, and Tom Carper of Delaware — but it remains to be seen whet …"

FACT CHECK: Crossroads ad targets Dems for budget woes

By FactCheck.Org

Conservative group's hefty ad buy mixes opinion with a few misleading claims

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… atic Sens. Bill Nelson (Fla.), Claire McCaskill (Mo.), Jon Tester (Mont.), Ben Nelson (Neb.) and Sherrod Brown (Ohio), blaming them for "skyrocketing debt" and …"

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No longer on staff

By Elspeth Reeve

Former government aides join state lobbying ranks

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… also a lobbyist with the firm, was chief of staff to Democratic then-Gov. Ben Nelson and served as the state's lieutenant governor for six years.Mueller acknow …"

Lobbying showdown over the future of student loans

By Danielle Knight

Sallie Mae's plan to retain their majority share of the student loan industry? Lobbyists

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… tered lobbyists is Amy Tejral, a former legislative director for Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), who is one of the most vocal opponents of the administratio …"

Fine line between politics and issues spending by secretive 501(c)(4) groups

By Peter H. Stone

Tax-exempt nonprofits are reporting only a fraction of what they're raising and spending

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… it ran $400,000 of issue ads in Nebraska, Missouri and Montana where Sens. Ben Nelson, Claire McCaskill, and Jon Tester were being pummeled by Crossroads GPS. T …"

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FEC deadlocks on Super PAC ad coordination with candidates

By Sandy Johnson

American Crossroads had sought approval to coordinate its ads with candidates

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… on from the FEC, following allegations two months ago that Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska unlawfully coordinated with his party on an issue ad. In essen …"

FACT CHECK: Crossroads GPS twists facts in Senate ads

By FactCheck.Org

Conservative group makes leaping statements in two ads attacking politicians

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… der a special “pay czar” at the Treasury.Another ad says Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson “demanded a payoff” for voting for the new health care law and was “ …"

"… we’ll look at the ads against Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska. Again, distortions abound.Elizabeth Warren’s Bailout RoleWa …"

"… r of Commerce event counters her promise to work for middle-class families.Ben Nelson’s ‘Payoff’Crossroads’ ad attacking Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska goe …"

"… -class families.Ben Nelson’s ‘Payoff’Crossroads’ ad attacking Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska goes after him for demanding a “payoff,” a false insinuati …"

PAC profile: FreedomWorks for America

By Rachael Marcus and Paul Abowd

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting conservatives

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks Inc.":

"… cy analyst for Citizens for a Sound Economy.Dick Armey (now ex-chairman of FreedomWorks Inc.: A leader in the tea party movement, Armey is a former Republican House Ma …"

"… arch, nearly half the super PAC's receipts were from its sister nonprofit, FreedomWorks Inc. April's report to the Federal Election Commission revealed that the super …"

"… it, with $155,000 out of $345,000 (44 percent) raised in April coming from FreedomWorks Inc. in the form in in-kind contributions for staff, overhead and travel.The tr …"

Super PAC cash plays big role in Nebraska Senate race

By Michael Beckel

Super PAC spending again plays major role in Senate contest, this time in Nebraska.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ben Nelson":

"… ted to win in a cakewalk for the seat, soon to be vacated by retiring Sen. Ben Nelson, a Democrat. Instead, two underfunded insurgent candidates — Don Stenber …"

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