Chamber seeks cash from insurers, financial firms for new effort

By Peter H. Stone

Even as it plowed tens of millions of dollars into ads this year to help mostly Republicans notch Congressional victories, the U.S. Chamber

Excerpts from this story referencing "Blackstone Group":

"… ancial powers, including at least three large private equity firms — The Blackstone Group, KKR and Texas Pacific Group — other financial lobbyists said. It seems …"

"… ation and more capital requirements. At least two of the big equity firms, Blackstone Group and KKR, have been Chamber members for some time.Consumer bureau is top pr …"

K Street, Wall Street line up behind Sen. Scott Brown in his race against Elizabeth Warren

By Peter H. Stone

Senate race fundraising stoked by dislike of big bank nemesis Elizabeth Warren

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"… ews.Berman, whose lobbying clients include financial heavyweights like the Blackstone Group and Carlyle Group, co-hosted an early November breakfast fundraiser for Br …"

Chamber spends early, often on GOP congressional candidates

By Peter H. Stone

The nation's largest business lobby taps corporate giants in an attempt to recapture Senate

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"… acturers of America, Dow Chemical, Exxon Mobil and private equity firm the Blackstone Group.In 2008, the Chamber received $15 million from PhRMA for an issue advocacy …"

"… mega-GOP fundraiser and lobbyist. At least one of Berman’s clients, the Blackstone Group, has backed some Chamber programs.Another Chamber program that’s been a …"