Koch's low profile belies political power

By Kevin Bogardus

Private oil company does both business and politics with the shades drawn

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… nd Congress.The largest recipient of the Koch's policy influence grants is George Mason University, which has received more than $23 million from the family's foundations be …"

Terrorism and tobacco

By Kate Willson

Extremists, insurgents turn to cigarette smuggling

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… ggling is “huge,” says Louise Shelley, a transnational crime expert at George Mason University and an adviser to the World Economic Forum on illicit trade. “Worldwide …"

Daschle had public and private role in push for digital health records

By Fred Schulte and Emma Schwartz

Former Sen. Tom Daschle kept Washington's revolving door spinning

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… ecisions, said Janine Wedel, a professor in the School of Public Policy at George Mason University and author of the book, “Shadow Elite, How The World’s New Power Broke …"

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Daily Disclosure: Patriot Majority USA targets Koch brothers

By Alexandra Duszak

A liberal super PAC and a nonprofit kick off campaign targeting billionaire industrialists.

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… vative think tanks including the Cato Institute and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.“Greed Agenda” and “Tycoons” are part of a larger campaign that Pa …"

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Daily Disclosure: Mystery group spends $1 million opposing Obama

By Rachael Marcus

A mystery nonprofit group drops a cool million opposing Obama.

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… erials for the conservative Heritage Foundation and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, both of which count billionaire businessman and financier of conservative …"

Redistricting: GOP and Dems alike have cloaked the process in secrecy

By Nicholas Kusnetz

GOP, Dems alike have cloaked process in secrecy

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… re. Michael McDonald, an associate professor of government and politics at George Mason University, helped create public competitions in several states where students and ot …"

"… going to completely wash politics out of the process,” said McDonald, of George Mason University.While the legislature in Florida maintains control of redistricting, voter …"

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Donors use charity to push free-market policies in states

By Paul Abowd

Charity acts as screen for conservative foundations that feed network of state-based think tanks, media outlets.

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"… ncluding the Mercatus Center and the Institute for Humane Studies based at George Mason University in Virginia, have also received major funding from foundations set up by C …"

Educational seminars or judicial junkets?

By Bill Buzenberg

Judges' travel to educational retreats creates the perception of corporations buying influence.

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… nted judiciary. In addition, the biggest conference organizer, located at George Mason University’s law school, is no longer listing sponsors, which is also troubling. T …"

Judicial seminar backed by ex-president of Bolivia

By Michael Beckel and Chris Young

GMU center accepted funds from firm headed by former Bolivian president accused of human rights violations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… f corporate sponsors of expense-paid judicial education seminars hosted by George Mason University’s Law & Economics Center in years past includes the names of such bl …"

"… nter for Public Integrity only that Petromina LLC decided to donate to the George Mason University think tank "as part of its charitable giving" after being "approached by a …"

"… nd natural energy mining operations in South America.” Records filed by George Mason University with the Administrative Office of the United States Courts show that Petro …"

Corporations, pro-business nonprofits foot bill for judicial seminars

By Chris Young, Reity O'Brien and Andrea Fuller

Corporations and conservative foundations are top sponsors of judicial junkets.

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"… the more than 1,700 federal judges in the United States. Two schools — George Mason University, located in Virginia just outside Washington, D.C., and Northwestern Unive …"

"… ocuments. The judge did not respond to requests for comment. Corporate U? George Mason University’s Law & Economics Center hosted 45 seminars while Northwestern Unive …"

"… rters of conservative causes, and their foundations have given millions to George Mason University. As the Center recently reported, the George Mason University Foundat …"

"… ions to George Mason University. As the Center recently reported, the George Mason University Foundation received $4.4 million in 2011 from the Charles Koch Foundation, …"

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