Fact Watch: Playing politics with gasoline prices; both parties make questionable claims

By FactCheck.Org

Democrats and Republicans both demagogue the gasoline price issue

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

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
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Joe Barton — Energy and Commerce Committee?

By Aaron Mehta

A longtime conservative from Texas, Rep. Joe Barton rocketed onto the national spotlight by famously apologizing to BP during a June hearing

Blue Dogs fill their bowls with cash

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Whether the subject is health care reform, climate change, or pay-as-you-go budgeting rules, almost everyone, it seems, suddenly wants to ta

Excerpts from this story referencing "Political Action Committee":

"… utors, but from unexpected quarters as well.So far this year, the Blue Dog Political Action Committee is on track to shatter all its fundraising records; in fact, the total for …"

Fred Upton — Energy and Commerce Committee?

By Kristen Lombardi

Since 1987, Fred Upton, 57, has represented Michigan’s 6th Congressional District, which spans the southwestern corner of the Wolverine Stat
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A most favored corporation: Enron prevailed in federal, state lobbying efforts 49 times

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2003 — Enron Corp., which ran a formidable lobbying machine in Washington and state capitals, gained favorable treatm

Excerpts from this story referencing "Energy policy":

"… moved to end the failed voluntary effort, Enron had yet to obtain a permit.Energy policyIn 2001, while Vice President Cheney was formulating a national energy poli …"

Enron top brass accused of dumping stock were big political donors

By John Dunbar, Robert Moore and MaryJo Sylwester

WASHINGTON, January 9, 2002 — Twenty-four top executives and board members at Enron Corp. contributed nearly $800,000 to national political

Brooks Brothers rioter turns attention to energy this election season

By Marianne Lavelle

An advocacy group run by a political operative with oil industry ties (and a famous photo-op history) is spearheading a late advertising bli

Global warming: Heated denials

By Lisa Chiu

Stand-up comedian Tim Slagle was on a roll. In a lunchtime routine tailored to 400 conference attendees, Slagle was killing ‘em with jokes a

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