Analysis – The ‘Front Group’ hall of shame

By Wendell Potter

Today is the day health insurers and their allies plan to launch their brand new front group the Choice and Competition Coalition.

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… s a Patient’s Bill of Rights. The HBC allied with the conservative group FreedomWorks to demonize the legislation, which, among other things, would have expande …"

"… re denied coverage for doctor-ordered care. Using the HBC’s messaging, FreedomWorks warned in a 1999 press release that the legislation “would only take mon …"

"… payments they were due. Parroting a tactic employed by Porter Novelli and FreedomWorks, the coalition APCO created for its clients—America’s Health Insurers …"

Tea Party ‘super PAC’ going after Sen. Orrin Hatch

By Josh Israel

A new Tea Party ‘super PAC’ targets Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch in 2012 for not being conservative enough.FreedomWorks for America is a so-called “super PAC,” meaning it can accept unlimite …"

"… lina online services company.The group is affiliated with the conservative FreedomWorks 501(c4) nonprofit group, which also spends money on campaign advertising, …"

"… d buy. Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas), chairman of FreedomWorks, said “Our Super PAC is not about buying television ads, it’s about en …"

"… nbsp;That total also included $7,762 in payments from the super PAC to the FreedomWorks Inc., the nonprofit for “staff and overhead.” The groups share office …"

Donors to conservative super PAC masked by nonprofit

By Daniel Stone, Michael Beckel and Rachael Marcus

FreedomWorks, a conservative super PAC, received half its funds from nonprofit sister group

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… more troubling for the system," says campaign finance lawyer Kenneth Gross.FreedomWorks for America is a case in point. The group, which has attacked GOP pols it …"

"… same suite and even some staff, is the headquarters of the similarly named FreedomWorks Inc., a nonprofit (or 501[c][4] group).In 2011 the super PAC received almo …"

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Tea party leader Dick Armey gets first-class treatment

By Rachael Marcus

Chief of nonprofit backing populist tea party movement enjoys big salary, other perks.

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"…   …"

"… hing to do with the message he’s putting out.”Matt Kibbe, president of FreedomWorks, said Armey’s “aggressive travel schedule” necessitates the first-cl …"

"… be makes $321,000 per year, which, like Armey’s salary, is split between FreedomWorks Inc., a 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organization, and FreedomWorks Foun …"

"… ween FreedomWorks Inc., a 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organization, and FreedomWorks Foundation, a 501(c)(3), which holds the same tax status as a charity or n …"

PAC profile: FreedomWorks for America

By Rachael Marcus and Paul Abowd

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting conservatives

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… er (executive director, assistant treasurer): Head of Oregon’s FreedomWorks chapter that funded a campaign against two ballot initiativ …"

"… cy analyst for Citizens for a Sound Economy.Dick Armey (now ex-chairman of FreedomWorks Inc): A leader in the tea party movement, Armey is a former Republican Hou …"

"… e Majority Leader and co-author of the 1994 Contract with America. He left FreedomWorks in the fall of 2012.Dean Clancy (assistant treasurer): FreedomWorks legisl …"

"… e left FreedomWorks in the fall of 2012.Dean Clancy (assistant treasurer): FreedomWorks legislative counsel who served as a senior policy adviser to Armey.   …"

Daily Disclosure: Club for Growth and FreedomWorks fuel Texas GOP Senate fight

By Rachael Marcus

Conservative super PACs are pumping cash into the GOP primary runoff in the Lone Star state.

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… and an anti-Dewhurst ad called “Mud.”The tea party-aligned super PAC FreedomWorks for America has also aided Cruz’s campaign with more than $71,000 in exp …"

"… in expenditures between July 12 and July 17, the group reported Wednesday. FreedomWorks for America has already produced two pro-Cruz ads this month.Also on Wedne …"

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Texas Senate race attracts $13 million in super PAC spending

By Alexandra Duszak and Reity O'Brien

Texas Senate race features battle of the super PACs, tea party underdog versus favorite.

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… lub for Growth Action Fund at just over $5 million. Also supporting him is FreedomWorks for America. The group has spent more than $450,000 on behalf of Cruz’s …"

"… 450,000 on behalf of Cruz’s campaign this year, according to FEC records.FreedomWorks spokesman Ryan Hecker said without the momentum of “grassroots activism …"

"… ily earning two-thirds of the vote in that race.Club for Growth Action and FreedomWorks for America advocate for limited government, deficit reduction, tax cuts a …"

"… and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.Both Club for Growth Action and FreedomWorks have run ads that paint Dewhurst as an “establishment politician” and …"

Daily Disclosure: It's labor versus tea party in PA House race

By Rachael Marcus

Unions pumping money into redrawn House district in Pennsylvania.

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… r. Rothfus also has financial support from the tea party-aligned super PAC FreedomWorks for America, headed up by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, and Clu …"

"… Party is fighting hard for him.An endorsement from the Tea Party Express, FreedomWorks for America and Club for Growth has earned Rothfus a badge of acceptance f …"

Daily Disclosure: FreedomWorks for America releases deluge of ads

By Rachael Marcus

Contested Senate races hit with ad onslaught by tea party-aligned FreedomWorks for America.

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… Tumblr and the hashtag #Source2012 on Twitter. …"

"… criticizes Allen’s Democratic opponent, former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine.FreedomWorks for America is the super PAC component of the former Republican House Majo …"

"… AC component of the former Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey’s FreedomWorks network. The super PAC supports economically conservative candidates and h …"

"… ponsive Politics.Records show that more than one-third of contributions to FreedomWorks for America have come from its affiliated nonprofit, FreedomWorks Inc., wh …"

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Daily Disclosure: Democratic super PACs gain ground

By Rachael Marcus

Democratic super PACs gained ground against GOP counterparts and raised big bucks in August.

Excerpts from this story referencing "FreedomWorks":

"… fe of Club for Growth board member Jerry Hayden.And conservative super PAC FreedomWorks for America took in just over $1 million in contributions in August, finis …"

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