Some anti-spending candidates’ businesses have government contracts, tax breaks in their past

By Kimberly Leonard and Aaron Mehta

In his quest for West Virginia’s Senate seat, Republican John Raese frequently attacks “professional politicians’ out-of-control spending sp

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dino Rossi":

"… r aid was later withdrawn.In Washington state, Republican Senate candidate Dino Rossi owns a share of a minor-league baseball team; state government tax breaks …"

Stimulated hypocrisy? A mixed bag for profiled candidates

By Aaron Mehta

Two weeks ago, The Center for Public Integrity released an investigative story looking at Congressional lawmakers who publicly denounced the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dino Rossi":

"… -43 percent.Still up in the air is the fate of Washington state Republican Dino Rossi, who is awaiting a final ballot count but trailing incumbent Democratic Se …"

American Crossroads robocalls tell Washington voters to back Rossi

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

A Skamokawa, Wash., reader alerted us to a statewide robocall by American Crossroads, a conservative group flush with cash that opposes the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dino Rossi":

"… ol.” The male voice concludes by urging listeners to vote for Republican Dino Rossi.American Crossroads is the Section 527 political committee connected to th …"

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Washington ad urges voters to get Murray off your back

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

A second Republican-allied group has unleashed an attack ad targeting Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington. The new ad criticizes Mur

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dino Rossi":

"… false” and noted that the campaign manager for her Republican opponent, Dino Rossi, was previously a top political advisor for Norm Coleman, the head of Amer …"

"… leman are spending millions of dollars to attack Patty Murray on behalf of Dino Rossi. Their false charges are disrespectful to Washington voters,” said Julie …"

Some candidates against government spending had federal contracts, tax breaks

By Kimberly Leonard and Aaron Mehta

Amid widespread dependence, even those who hate handouts benefit from them

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dino Rossi":

"… r aid was later withdrawn.In Washington state, Republican Senate candidate Dino Rossi owns a share of a minor-league baseball team; state government tax breaks …"

"… Inc.Former owner; now owned by nephew Troy Ribble$130,000 in stimulus fundsDino Rossi (R)Senate, Washington stateAquaSoxPart ownerStadium where the team pl …"