Administration technology experts slow to see threats from wireless network

By Fred Schulte

Obama technology experts were slow to see threats from LightSquared network

Excerpts from this story referencing "GPS":

"… ls received several warnings that the company’s operations would disrupt GPS devices used by millions of Americans.But those concerns didn’t get clos …"

"… o grant the firm conditional approval to operate—an action that incensed GPS users and triggered an avalanche of opposition.White House spokesman Eric …"

"… htSquared has been explicit in identifying the problems it would cause for GPS, and that LightSquared should not be allowed to move forward unless those …"

"… estions be resolved prior to the firm starting its business.A coalition of GPS proponents voiced its concerns in a Dec. 30, 2010 letter to John P. Holdre …"

House Republicans scrutinizing decisions benefiting Obama donors

By Fred Schulte

Congressional committee to explore White House role in aiding fundraisers tied to companies such as LightSquared

Excerpts from this story referencing "GPS":

"… nistration officials have been “explicit in identifying the problems for GPS, and the need to resolve interference problems before Lightsquared is allo …"

"… rful signals would disrupt military equipment and “effectively jam vital GPS receivers,” for instance.Filtering out the interference, Shelton said, c …"

"… helton testified that the bill to U.S. taxpayers to retrofit U.S. military GPS devices with filters could be in the billions of dollars, I would hope tha …"

"… ns titans that are against competition. The company also contends that the GPS systems infringe on its space.“We understand that some in the telecom se …"

New GOP campaign is aimed at Hispanics

By Peter H. Stone

Initiative will focus on economic freedom to attract Hispanic votes

Excerpts from this story referencing "GPS":

"… panic vote in 2012. This summer, the group’s affiliate,  Crossroads GPS,  spent about $158,000 on Spanish language television spots hammering …"

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Democratic groups re-group to clear up confusion among frustrated donors

By Peter H. Stone

Donors confused and frustrated by the proliferation of outside groups

Excerpts from this story referencing "GPS":

"… d have raised just $10 million. By comparison, the conservative Crossroads GPS spent double that amount just on ads this summer to hammer Democrats on ta …"

"… der groups such as the Karl Rove-linked American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS has been starkly underscored in recent months by fundraising and spending …"

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 "GPS":

"… help re-elect President Obama. Another is the Karl Rove-linked Crossroads GPS.According to the fact sheet, federal candidates or officeholders can recom …"

Senator asks LightSquared to release all communications with White House

By Fred Schulte

LightSquared pressured to release all communications with White House

Excerpts from this story referencing "GPS":

"… questioned the assertion that the company has a cheap and easy fix to the GPS interference problems, noting the FCC has advised congressional staff that …"

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Obama campaign reports more than 350 big bundlers, including Solyndra figures

By Aaron Mehta

41 bundlers round up $500,000 each for Obama's re-election

Excerpts from this story referencing "GPS":

"… th the campaigns.The Republican aligned American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS, both tied to GOP consultant Karl Rove, have indicated they intend spend h …"

One House seat in Kentucky embodies how outside groups dominate politics — with money

By Anne Farris Rosen

Candidates become mere pawns as big-money groups duke it out with attack ads

Excerpts from this story referencing "GPS":

"… win, conservative powerhouse Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) was running radio ads targeting Chandler and 11 other House Democrats.GPS …"

"… GPS) was running radio ads targeting Chandler and 11 other House Democrats.GPS and its affiliated American Crossroads were among the nation’s big spend …"

"… umbent calls the outside spending “an outrage to democracy.”Crossroads GPS was back over the summer with more ads. “Sorry Congressman Chandler. No …"

"… ie, former advisers to President George W. Bush. It also formed Crossroads GPS, which by law does not have to disclose the identity of its donors. Togeth …"

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 "GPS":

"… , unregulated money. The frenetic money chase is exemplified by Crossroads GPS, a c4 launched by Rove and Gillespie, and its affiliated Super PAC, Americ …"

"… outside groups to legally coordinate, Coleman said.Last summer, Crossroads GPS said it spent $20 million on ads blasting the Obama administration’s eco …"

"… rs to tell their senator: “No more blank checks.”To counter Crossroads GPS and defend Senate Democrats, a little known c4 group called Patriot Majori …"

"… Nelson, Claire McCaskill, and Jon Tester were being pummeled by Crossroads GPS. The ads from the Democratic c4 attacked a GOP sponsored budget plan that …"

New ads reflect spending power of Super PACs, 501(c)(4) groups

By Sandy Johnson and Peter H. Stone

Super PAC ads illustrate the new playing field in campaign finance

Excerpts from this story referencing "GPS":

"… the super PAC American Crossroads and its affiliated 501(c)(4), Crossroads GPS — aim to raise almost $250 million.The super PACs can take unlimited con …"

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