Former Mayor Kilpatrick defies economic trends

By Aaron Mehta

On Tuesday, Detroit-based Compuware Corporation announced it was laying off 250 employees. On Thursday, it became clear where some of that m

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So much travel in so little time

By Robert Brodsky

Federal Election Commission

By The Center for Public Integrity

SBA emergency assistance failed for Katrina

By The Center for Public Integrity

Pentagon’s slow adaptation to a war-footing

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick":

"… e donated $16,350 in campaign contributions to Kilpatrick’s mother, Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. That includes $4,100 sin …"

Kilpatrick not happy with for-profit earmark ban

By Nick Schwellenbach

Remember the March announcement by House Democrats banning earmarks aimed at for-profit entities? Not every Democrat seems to be entirely ha

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A ‘Murtha Method’ encore

By Nick Schwellenbach

PMA Group ‘excel’s at access to Murtha, document shows

By Nick Schwellenbach

Earmarks lobbyist indicted for illegal campaign contribution scheme

By Nick Schwellenbach

Ex-GOP whip blunt gave earmarks and got campaign cash through the 'Murtha Method'

By Josh Israel, Josh Israel and Josh Israel

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick":

"… t on the powerful House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Michigan Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, posted on her website earmark requests she received from companies, inclu …"

Two lawmakers skirt earmark disclosure rule, says watchdog

By Nick Schwellenbach

A new earmarks guessing game has emerged as some lawmakers thwart the intent of House disclosure rules by keeping the public in the dark abo

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Despite pledge to curtail corporate earmarks, politicians pursue them

By David Heath

Kilpatrick not happy with for-profit earmark ban

By Nick Schwellenbach

Jerry Lewis — Appropriations Committee?

By Amy Biegelsen

Hal Rogers — Appropriations Committee?

By Peter H. Stone

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick":

"… itted by their constituents and others, Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio and Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick of Michigan are violating the spirit of the new disclosure rules, Ellis sa …"

"… igan are violating the spirit of the new disclosure rules, Ellis says.Rep. Carolyn Cheeks KilpatrickRep. Marcia FudgeNeither Fudge or Kilpatrick indicate on their congressiona …"