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Koch's web of influence

By John Aloysius Farrell

The Koch Industries web of influence

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… ell — in lobbying expenses among oil and gas companies, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.These totals do not include the work of the trade associations that Koch u …"

"… r federal office — $11 million in the last two decades, according to the Center for Responsive Politics — and generous gifts from three family foundations to universities and c …"

Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… d causes since 1998, according to federal election records compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics.“I’m here to tell you Obama is the candidate with the momentum. Obama …"

Greenhouse cash

By Chris Hamby

Oil, gas and coal money favored Republican campaigns 4-to-1

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… times as much to the campaigns of Republicans as Democrats, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of federal elections records for 2009 and 2010.During that time, …"

"… fossil fuel companies and environmental groups ramped up, according to the Center for Responsive Politics analysis, in the months leading up to the 2010 midterm elections, in which …"

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Energy dollars fueled campaigns of Democrats who defected on EPA vote

By Chris Hamby

Energy cash fueled campaigns of Democrats defecting on EPA vote

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… ommittee, according to an analysis of the elections data by iWatch and the Center for Responsive Politics.The biggest beneficiary of these contributions was Oklahoma Democrat Dan B …"

Big break for big oil, larger burden for taxpayers

By Aaron Mehta

Whistleblowers help recover half-billion in energy revenues - but billions more owed taxpayers on public lands use

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… nated close to $28 million to federal campaigns, data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics show. While the money has gone mostly to Republicans, cash has also flowed …"

The politics of energy: Oil and gas

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2003 — The sweeping energy bill now pending in Congress offers a geyser of new tax breaks and other government good

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… ion, giving $11,500 of the $779,486 he has raised so far, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The oil and gas industry as a whole has given DeLay $48,575, or about six …"

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With 6 car dealers in Congress, industry revs up horsepower on Capitol Hill

By Kimberly Leonard

Car dealers rev up horsepower on Capitol Hill

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… ent nearly $22 million on Washington lobbying since 2005, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, including $3.7 million in just 2010. They also are big contributors …"

Newt Gingrich faces questions about consulting job and support for biofuels

By John Aloysius Farrell

Gingrich takes consulting fee from ethanol while getting big fossil fuel donations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… 000 to the Gingrich committee in the 2010 election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Donors from Arch Coal, the nation’s second-largest coal producer, gave …"

Coal ash: The hidden story

By Kristen Lombardi

Pat Nees never liked the water at the Moose Lodge. Almost everyone in tiny Colstrip, Montana, drank and dined at Lodge #2190, but the well w

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… d in Congress,” is how Stant puts it. In 2007 and 2008, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, power companies donated $16 million to federal lawmakers’ political cam …"

Mitch Daniels' state PAC raised more money than other presidential wannabees

By Aaron Mehta

Mitch Daniels raised more than $2 million for his state-based PAC, highest among presidential contenders

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… a PAC at either the federal or state level,” says Dave Levinthal of the Center for Responsive Politics. “At the end they benefit the candidate and allow for potentially the sa …"

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