Cloud of corruption around Democrats' union patron

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, August 9, 2000 — As the Democratic National Convention gets under way in Los Angeles, the American Federation of State, County a

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"… two other union presidents urged Clinton to reject a request by Texas Gov. George W. Bush, a Republican, for federal permission to allow private companies to manage …"

"… eates a group that is televising an advertisement harshly critical of Gov. George W. Bush. (New York Times, August 11) (Free registration required) …"

Wining and dining the GOP

By Meredith O'Brien

While shopping for a host city for the Republican National Convention, nearly two dozen GOP officials were wined, dined, entertained and fet

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"… itome of Southern hospitality.”Family affair in FloridaHome to President George W. Bush’s brother, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and, of course, the home of the ha …"

Trading in favors

By Alex Knott and Aubrey Bruggeman

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2003 — Legislative favors, increased access to federal lawmakers and instructions on how to use loopholes to evade feder

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"… $1.1 million to party and candidate committees since 1999 and $333,000 to George W. Bush, making the company Bush’s second-largest career contributor, requested …"

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Cheney led Halliburton to feast at federal trough

By Knut Royce and Nathaniel Heller

WASHINGTON, August 2, 2000 — Under the guidance of Richard Cheney, a get-the-government-out-of-my-face conservative, Halliburton Company ove

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"… is James C. Langdon Jr., a managing partner at the firm. He is also one of George W. Bush’s “Pioneers,” one of the elite fund raisers who have brought in at l …"

Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part five

For months, disarray was the hallmark of Vice President Al Gore's campaign. Last October 6, he moved his campaign to Nashville from Washingt

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"… arling among the telecommunications industry, though he comes in second to George W. Bush in donations from the computer industry. Though he might not have created …"

Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part one

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — It is no surprise and nothing new in the land of the spin and the home of the sound bite that each and every can

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"… visers.McCain’s reformist rhetoric brought a response from his opponent, George W. Bush, the man whose $70 million war chest represents the most money ever raised …"

"… ntil that reform is enacted, the only way McCain can effectively challenge George W. Bush is with fund-raisers who can bring in cash, and lots of it. So it’s no s …"

"… andidate McCain the number two recipient of money from the industry, after George W. Bush ($95,450).After all, it is McCain who recently butted heads with the gamin …"

"… lence. Barnes, a former GTECH lobbyist, admitted under oath that he helped George W. Bush enlist in the Texas Air National Guard rather than go to Vietnam 31 years …"

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Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part two

Pat Buchanan's switch to the Reform Party on Oct. 25, 1999, was a dramatic change in the fiery commentators political life. A lifelong conse

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"… sidential nomination was not going well. The institutional momentum behind George W. Bush was siphoning precious campaign cash from all other candidates, and Buchan …"

Commentary — Even in wartime, stealth and democracy do not mix

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, February 12, 2003 — A few days ago, the Center for Public Integrity obtained a copy of draft legislation that the Bush Administr

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"… n this country.It was before the worst terrorist act on American soil that George W. Bush, in his last hours as governor of Texas, had his official records packed u …"

Commentary — The assault on liberty (continued)

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, September 17, 2003 — President George W. Bush used the second anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks not only to pr

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"… otect our constitutional rights, even prior to September 11th? …"

Last bastion of free press

By Yevgenia Albats

MOSCOW, July 10, 2001 — Surprise, surprise. ...

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"… resident Vladimir Putin. At the recent Slovenia summit with U.S. President George W. Bush, Putin conducted the finest counterintelligence operation of his career. H …"

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