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Stealth campaigns

By Sara Fritz

Their names roll off the tongue with a patriotic cadence: Freedom’s Watch, Democracy Alliance, Citizens United, Progress for America, Founda

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

"… roadcast outlets, as well as the broadcasters themselves. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, independent groups reported spending more than $200 million on the 2006 e …"

Newt’s new money to fight climate change bill

By Marianne Lavelle

The world’s largest coal company and one of the nation’s top fossil-fueled power companies are among the leading donors so far this year to

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

"… roup in the 2008 election cycle, taking it $22.7 million, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Although the group calls itself nonpartisan and even “tri-partisan,” …"

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

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

"… ta is Kilpatrick’s top contributor this campaign cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Donations from DaVita employees and from its political action committee, …"

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A ‘Murtha Method’ encore

By Nick Schwellenbach

A review of the 2010 defense appropriations process reveals that most members of a key House of Representatives panel continue to engage in

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

"… er’s analysis relied on data provided by Taxpayers for Common Sense, the Center for Responsive Politics, and the U.S. Senate’s Office of Public Records. The Center built off of …"

Bundlers advise on economic recovery

By Sarah Laskow

President Obama introduced his high-powered Economic Recovery Advisory Board this morning. The advisory board will offer “independent, nonpa

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

"… members have also been financially helpful to the president, according to Center for Responsive Politics. Among them is Penny Pritzker, who gave generously to the Obama campaign. …"

"… rival turned Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ($3,800), according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Wolf also bundled more than $500,000 for the Obama campaign, according to …"

The Boss takes stand on ticket business ‘Jungleland’

By Marianne Lavelle

Bruce Springsteen has waded into a Badlands more menacing than any of the shadowy worlds he has conjured in his 35-year songwriting career:

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

"… spent close to $1 million to lobby Capitol Hill in 2008, according to the Center for Responsive Politics’ Opensecrets.org. Also, the two companies’ executives gave more than $ …"

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Obama top recipient of AIG's hefty campaign contributions

By Kat Aaron

The American International Group, more commonly known as AIG, has become the poster child for the financial bailout. The company has receive

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

"… 93 and 2008, AIG contributed $8,526,940, according to data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics. In the 2008 election cycle, as the company was nearing the precipice of i …"

"… hn E. (R-NH) — $18,50010. Giuliani, Rudolph W. (R-NY) — $13,200Source: Center for Responsive Politics. …"

Tracking lobbying giant PMA’s former clients

By Nick Schwellenbach

To say that Washington is a town built on relationships is an understatement. A recent example: In the wake of the embattled lobbying firm P

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

"… contracts, in 2007, CQ reported earlier this year.Earlier this month, the Center for Responsive Politics published an accounting of where PMA’s lobbyists have gone. PaperTrail t …"

Commentary: The Enron collapse — A financial scandal rooted in politics

By Charles Lewis

February 25, 2002 — The unfolding Enron spectacle is a cautionary tale about the fatal quicksand of irrational exuberance and greed, deceit

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

"… e. Republicans have received 74 percent of this largesse, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.Enron’s biggest investmentNo politician in America today is closer to En …"

Commentary: Puzzling evidence

By Bill Allison

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2005 — The teapot sized tempest over remarks made by Sean Treglia, a former program officer for the Pew Charitable Tru

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

"… oject, undertaken originally as a joint venture with our colleagues at the Center for Responsive Politics and the National Institute on Money in State Politics, was aimed at tracki …"

"… I’m joined at the podium today by Larry Noble, Executive Director of the Center for Responsive Politics and Samantha Sanchez, Executive Director of the National Institute on Mone …"

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