"… almost exclusively to Democratic candidates.James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University, said that among the major players there are “no …"

"… ealth reform debate in 2009 and early 2010. James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University, said unlike health reform, financial reform “was …"

"… ny times higher than official reports, said James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. Companies, organizations and individuals can remai …"

"… ons can give unlimited amounts of money. James A. Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University, called the timing of contributions troubling. “I …"

"… sector. "No one wants to leave Washington," said Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. "You either work for the government or someone who …"

"… the money has to come from somewhere," says James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University."We all have the myth, if not the goal, that we hav …"

"… red to the Democrat, Arthur Small, who spent only $135,000.Grassley used a Des Moines marketing firm, Strategic America Inc. to place $2.3 million in television …"

"… bying, even though he was not a lobbyist.”James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University, said the law lacks teeth, especially in regard to …"