Campaign cash: The independent fundraising gold rush since 'Citizens United' ruling

By Peter H. Stone

For many powerful GOP operatives and allied fundraisers, the luncheon last April felt like one part reunion and one part strategy summit for

Excerpts from this story referencing "Robert Rowling":

"… ar moguls, Trevor Rees-Jones, who runs Dallas-based Chief Oil and Gas, and Robert Rowling, together with his company TRT Holdings, which owns Omni Hotels and Gold …"

End of DeLay probe raises broader questions about Justice Dept.

By Peter H. Stone

The Justice Department’s probe of the biggest Congressional target in the sprawling Abramoff scandal, ended not with a bang, but with a whim

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… Congress being held accountable,” said Fred Wertheimer, the president of Democracy 21, in a reference to the guilty plea of ex-Rep. Bob Ney, R-OH. But Justice …"

"… George W. Bush administration, in an interview last year.To Wertheimer of Democracy 21, dropping the probe without charging DeLay seems a mystery. “We may neve …"

The time for campaign finance reform?

By Caitlin Ginley and Josh Israel

The conventional wisdom is that the public financing system for presidential campaigns is dead, or at least comatose. But a conference at th

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… n campaign finance reform activist Fred Wertheimer, currently president of Democracy 21, said the chances for reform largely depend on President Obama. During the …"

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Small donors vs. big money in 2012

By Alexis Simendinger

Donors who gave under $200 to Obama are disillusioned by the flood of large contributions that will swamp the 2012 elections.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… e spenders, big givers and bundlers,” said Fred Wertheimer, president of Democracy 21, a nonpartisan organization that supports campaign finance reforms.Without …"

Joint fund-raising committees: One-stop shopping for donors

By Marianne Holt

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2000 — Political parties are turning to raising money jointly with candidates for Congress in greater numbers than ever

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… s career last summer, with a fund-raising goal of $1 million.Common Cause, Democracy 21 file complaintIn early April, Common Cause and Democracy 21, two campaign …"

"… .Common Cause, Democracy 21 file complaintIn early April, Common Cause and Democracy 21, two campaign finance reform watchdog groups, complained to the Federal El …"

Family trips

By Marina Walker Guevara

House rules on travel companions were skirted — then loosened

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… ate sponsors pay for family vacations," said Fred Wertheimer, president of Democracy 21, a watchdog organization in Washington.In 2001, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson …"

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Romney fundraiser jumps from campaign to super PAC

By Peter H. Stone

Experts raise questions as Romney fundraiser jumps to Super PAC

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… shutting down these Super PACs,” said Fred Wertheimer, the president of Democracy 21.Carl Forti, a founder of the Super PAC, said, “We’re absolutely aware …"

Allies of Rick Perry form group that accepts unlimited, undisclosed donations

By Peter H. Stone

Rick Perry allies form Citizens for a Greater America to accept secret money

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… ations.Veteran campaign finance watchdog Fred Wertheimer, the president of Democracy 21, told iWatch News “there is no way a group like this is entitled to 501( …"

"… group like this is entitled to 501(c)(4) status. When this group surfaces, Democracy 21 and the Campaign Legal Center will challenge its eligibility.”Wertheimer …"

Fine line between politics and issues spending by secretive 501(c)(4) groups

By Peter H. Stone

Tax-exempt nonprofits are reporting only a fraction of what they're raising and spending

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… merican Action Network and Priorities USA were singled out in September by Democracy 21 and the Campaign Legal Center, which wrote the IRS challenging their statu …"

"… hem ineligible for tax exempt status,” Fred Wertheimer, the president of Democracy 21 told iWatch News. “The idea that these groups are social welfare organiz …"

Lobbyist Loeffler now raising cash for Huntsman super PAC

By Peter H. Stone

Former Huntsman campaign official now raising money for group behind New Hampshire campaign ads

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy 21":

"… rms of the campaigns themselves,” said Fred Wertheimer, the president of Democracy 21.Wertheimer said his group is “looking at the legality of all these presi …"

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