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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"… fter Coelho left Congress, Nides became administrative assistant to former House Speaker Tom Foley of Washington, and then chief of staff to U.S. Trade Representat …"

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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"… effort with close ties to the Senate Commerce chairman, and pressure from House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., Bliley finally caved in December and agreed to exp …"

Analysis — Lone star state ‘reform’ a Texas-sized distortion

By Wendell Potter

A closer look at Texas malpractice reform raises doubt about its benefits

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"… es, which I wrote about Tuesday; and malpractice reform. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who is considering another run for the White House, has tou …"

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Mixing oil and politics is formula for Newt’s “solutions”

By Marianne Lavelle

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich isn’t running for president this year, but due to a gusher of support for his campaign to promote opening

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"… and play.”Matthew Lewis assisted with the research for this story. …"

"… d a dead-in-the-water campaign in a matter of weeks, they can thank former House Speaker Newt Gingrich,” wrote Matt Towery, the former Georgia state lawmaker who …"

"… also said he was glad that Obama is “weakening on drilling,” and that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also was voicing some support for expanded oil development on …"

"… last time such a ploy was executed on Capitol Hill was in 1995, when then-House Speaker Gingrich led a budget showdown against President Clinton.Kotman said that …"

Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

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"… hold onto his religion, his traditions and his five daughters.” ($35-100)Minnesota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Washington, Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyo …"

Insurance industry battles bill mandating mental health coverage

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2002 — James Hackett learned about the inequities in the coverage of mental health services after his teenage daughte

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"… to mental health parity have gladly taken the industry’s contributions. House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) has received approximately $320,000 from insurance …"

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Counting on a new accounting

By Marianne Lavelle

It has to be one of the more obscure subjects ever addressed in a news release from a major presidential campaign. John McCain — who two wee

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"… t the bailout bill on Monday believe the culprit is mark-to-market. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has called for the SEC to suspend the rules, which he argues …"

Who's a job creator? Depends on your political stance

By Alexandra Duszak

Big business is the driver of job creation, not small business

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"… es on the very people that we are asking to create jobs in our country,” House Speaker John A. Boehner says. “The American people will not accept—and the Hou …"

FACT CHECK: Boehner and Obama stretch the facts

By FactCheck.Org

FACT CHECK: Both Boehner and Obama indulged in manipulating the facts

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"… — just three days after the White House's debt ceiling negotiations with House Speaker John Boehner collapsed. The president's speech was quickly followed by a b …"

Who will receive government checks, and who will not, if the government defaults?

By Alexandra Duszak

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and other programs; what will happen after the debt deadline passes?

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"… dvocated a plan that would combine spending cuts with tax increases, while House Speaker John  Boehner and House Republicans have remained steadfast in their …"

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