As IRS crusades against Americans hiding money offshore, Latin American tax cheats flock to U.S. banks

By Michael Hudson

U.S. and its banks called "biggest tax haven" in world

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida":

"… able tax evasion by citizens of other lands.Alex Sanchez, president of the Florida Bankers Association, says Latin Americans move their money to the United S …"

"… RS move has sparked a flurry of complaints from bankers and politicians in Florida and other states that attract large sums of foreign money. All 25 members …"

"… d other states that attract large sums of foreign money. All 25 members of Florida’s U.S. House delegation — Republicans and Democrats alike — wrote&nb …"

"… esday when the IRS convenes a public meeting on the proposed rule.The Florida Bankers Association’s Sanchez says the session will be lively, with IRS …"

Koch's web of influence

By John Aloysius Farrell

The Koch Industries web of influence

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 "Florida":

"… rs and making calls to wealthy associates and acquaintances, bundlers from Florida to California raise the millions that help candidates pay for increasingly …"

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'Green' biomass isn't always so clean

By Ronnie Greene

Toxic plumes spew from an unlikely source: renewable energy plants

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida":

"… ear industry leader … expanding considerably in renewable energies.”In Florida and Washington State, Adage has been embraced by politicians and Chambers …"

"… r, the company withdrew a 50-megawatt facility pitched for Gadsden County, Florida, after concern the plant would be less than a mile from an elementary scho …"

"… E. Maloy Jr., president of the Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County, wrote Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and others.Adage secured permits in nearby Ham …"

"… clean woody biomass into electricity. Adage initially wanted to build both Florida projects, spokesman Tom DePonty said, but concluded just one was viable an …"

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

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"… races and about three dozen House races in such key states as California, Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The strategy, Miller says, is to f …"

"… erican Crossroads that’s focused on eight key states including Colorado, Florida and Kentucky will be conducted in tandem with several other conservative g …"

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 "Florida":

"… for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS).Incumbents include Vern Buchanan of Florida, John Campbell of California and Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania. Freshmen me …"

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New Dem group aims for $100 million plus

By Peter H. Stone

Former Obama administration officials attempting to raise more than $100 million to underwrite an outside group to help the president win se

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida":

"… nston, a lawyer who worked in the Obama Commerce Department and had been a Florida fundraiser in the 2008 campaign, for help in identifying potential donors. …"

IMPACT: House GOP criticizes White House visitor logs

By Fred Schulte

IMPACT: White House is taken to task by Hill for incomplete visitor logs

Donald Trump's lawsuits could turn off conservatives who embrace tort reform

By Peter H. Stone

Trump and his companies have sued, and been sued, hundreds of times

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"… ried to curb planes flying over Mar-a-Lago. In a suit filed last July in a Florida circuit court, Trump cited the noise harassment from the planes and accuse …"

After skipping Ground Zero event with Obama, Bush made three paid speeches

By Peter H. Stone

Bush skipped Ground Zero event but gave three paid speeches in the next week

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida":

"… sident’s thoughts about bin Laden.And that Friday, May 13, Bush spoke in Florida at a Professional Golfers Association event which was underwritten by the …"

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