Chamber of Commerce ad slams California Democrat

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Among the best-known independent expenditure groups attempting to shape the November election is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has dec

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… election is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has decided that defeating California Sen. Barbara Boxer is in the best interests of its 3 million business memb …"

"… axes. Viewers are urged to call Boxer’s Sacramento office to tell her “Californians need jobs, not bigger deficits.”The Chamber’s president and CEO list …"

California Republican lampooned in tropical ad

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

As election ads paid for by third-party groups begin to flood U.S. airways, one group seeking campaign finance reform is running an ad blast

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… ays, one group seeking campaign finance reform is running an ad blasting a California Republican who has protected the current election financing system. The ad …"

"… Lungren, now seeking his 9th term representing the suburbs of Sacramento, California, as a bathing-suit-wearing-fatcat using a legal loophole to get a free Haw …"

Despite court win after Citizens United, SpeechNow.Org yet to capitalize

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Last week, a Houston-based group called Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC, alerted the Federal Election Commission that it intends to raise unlim

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… iliated with large environmental groups, one tied to Planned Parenthood of California, and one linked to the Club for Growth, a political group famous for suppo …"

"… ction Fund (Washington, D.C.)Arizonans Working Together (Scottsdale, Ariz.)Californians for Fiscally Conservative Leadership (Coarsegold, Calif.)Citizens for St …"

"… ion (Chicago, Ill.)People's Majority (Alexandria, Va.)Protecting Choice In California 2010, a project of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (Sacramento …"

"… g Choice In California 2010, a project of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (Sacramento, Calif.)Sierra Club Independent Action (San Francisco, Calif.) …"

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What’s the cost of fixing BP’s image?

By Aaron Mehta

BP tripled its spending on corporate advertising after its devastating crude oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico in April, paying more than $93.4

Excerpts from this story referencing "local television advertising":

"… y targeted at national and local newspapers and magazines and national and local television advertising,” Rep. Henry Waxman, a California Democrat, said in a letter summarizing …"

House considers proposal to eliminate all federal campaign contribution limits

After months of false starts and compromises, the House today was set to begin debating a Democratic bill that would make it clear how much

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… derelict” if this bill was not quickly passed. Republican Dan Lungren of California disagreed, terming the bill a “frontal assault on the Constitution.”UP …"

Some lawmakers sold BP, transocean stock

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts and at least three other federal lawmakers have sold their holdings in companies tied to the Gulf of Mexico

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… wn shares in the controversial companies.The office of Rep. Gary Miller, a California Republican, confirmed to the Center that he owns $15,001-$50,000 worth of …"

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Coast Guard logs reveal early spill estimate of 8,000 barrels a day

By John Solomon and Aaron Mehta

Coast Guard officials grasped the potential threat of a catastrophic spill within hours of the explosion on board the Deepwater Horizon dril

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… Exxon Valdez.The logs were provided to the Center by Rep. Darrell Issa of California, the senior Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Commit …"

Blue Dogs get the munchies in August

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

Here’s the latest on the fascinating ebb and flow of fundraising by the Blue Dog Coalition — those fiscally conservative Democrats who have

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… here are some Blue Dogs who have been quite good, such as Mike Thompson of California.” Thompson is a former treasurer of the Blue Dog PAC. Mirken adds that h …"

Little house(s) and the veepstakes: Part two

By Aaron Mehta

Last week, after John McCain had trouble remembering how many homes he owned, PaperTrail took a look at the number of houses owned by the to

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… ity, Utah.-A house the Romneys purchased in June of this year in La Jolla, California, worth $12 million.But there’s more: Romney’s real estate portfolio ap …"

Hey Congressman! How many federal workers in your district?

By Aaron Mehta

Where the federal workforce is

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… f Puerto Rico.)The states with the highest number of federal employees are California, Virginia and Maryland.Some notable districts:House Speaker John Boehner …"

"… middle in terms of federal employment.Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s 8th California district employs about 7,500 federal workers, 17th highest of California …"

"… h California district employs about 7,500 federal workers, 17th highest of California’s 53 districts.President Barack Obama’s home state of Illinois checks …"

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