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Tracking the great bundler migration: Democratic edition

By Aaron Mehta

August 7, 2008

So, Rudy Giuliani’s bundlers have proven the most generous to the new Republican nominee, rewarding John McCain with at least $3.25 million.

The haves, the have-lesses, and the have-almost-nothings

By Josh Israel

October 23, 2008

Much has been made about Barack Obama’s record-shattering fundraising efforts ($150 million in September alone, more than $621 million raise

Lining the pockets of McCain’s Reform Institute

By Jaime Amrhein

August 8, 2008

The Reform Institute — borne of John McCain’s failed 2000 presidential bid — was created as part of the senator’s efforts to clean up campai

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McCain tax bill would save corporate contributors millions

WASHINGTON, D.C. February 11, 2000 — Republican presidential hopeful John McCain has talked at length about tax cuts that would benefit lowe

Commercial jets not affected by rules for Grand Canyon tours

By The Associated Press

March 15, 2012

As Grand Canyon legislation makes its way through the Senate, the Arizona congressman ignores his history

John McCain predicts 'huge scandals' in super PAC-tainted election

By Michael Beckel

March 27, 2012

Campaign finance reformer John McCain has harsh words for super PACs.

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Third time not the charm for disclosure bill

By Rachael Marcus

July 17, 2012

A stripped down bill that would identify funders behind anonymous attack ads won't go to full Senate.

I'll take embattled Obama administration nominees for $200, Alex

By Michael Beckel

January 28, 2013

Conservative group targets U.S. senators with anti-Hagel TV ads.

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"… ng of former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., who has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be the next defense secretary. The group has purchased more than 90 TV …"

Hagel leaves the door ajar for defense policy changes

By R. Jeffrey Smith

January 30, 2013

The Secretary of Defense nominee leaves the door ajar for defense policy changes.

Weekly Watchdog: Our new blog sheds light on secret spenders

By Bill Buzenberg

January 30, 2013

Our new blog publishes daily reports on all things 'influence-related.'

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