The ‘clean coal’ lobbying blitz

By Marianne Lavelle

They’ve brought coal above ground. They’ve put the black rock on billboards in the swing states, and they’ve splashed it on full-page ads i

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… and radio spots began to appear amid the primary blitz of candidate ads in Iowa, Nevada, and South Carolina. The group sponsored CNN’s coverage of the p …"

Tally of interests on climate bill tops a thousand

By Marianne Lavelle

More than 460 new businesses and interest groups jumped into lobbying Congress on global warming in the weeks before the House neared its hi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… hief executive Tom Buis, a long-time fixture in the farm lobby, and former Iowa Republican congressman Jim Nussle as special adviser, the group paid $30,0 …"

"… ressed to satisfy everyone? I think that obviously Senator [Tom] Harkin [D-Iowa] and the Senate Agriculture Committee are going to be addressing other con …"

Broken elections, stolen votes

By Susan Q. Stranahan

Were the chaotic presidential elections of 2000 and 2004 an anomaly or a harbinger of things to come this November? Is democracy, as Karl Ro

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"… in nine of the states he listed: Florida, Colorado, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, Arkansas, and New Mexico. Some went quietly; some, like …"

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Philadelphia Housing Authority spent millions improperly

By Aaron Mehta

The agency in charge of low-income housing for Philadelphia paid $30.5 million to outside law firms over a three-year period and couldn’t fu

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… he strongest inspector general audits in memory,” Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told the Center in a statement. “Taxpayers can’t be on the hook for a …"

Iowa TV station won't air "Pull the Plug on Grandma" ad attacking Sen. Grassley

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

A Des Moines TV station is refusing to air an attack ad against Republican Sen. Charles Grassley created by two liberal groups unless they c

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… by the senator.The ad features Kevin Shilling, identified as a Greenfield, Iowa resident, who recounts his previous support for Grassley and for Republica …"

"… n, and George W. Bush. Shilling then calls Grassley “an embarrassment to Iowa,” as the ad shows brief clips of statements the 77-year old incumbent ha …"

"… blican, when he is actually the Democratic Party chairman in Adair County, Iowa. A website for Iowa Democrats lists both Shilling and another individual a …"

"… ctually the Democratic Party chairman in Adair County, Iowa. A website for Iowa Democrats lists both Shilling and another individual as county chairmen.In …"

American Future Fund uses “fork in the road” ad

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

In the age of YouTube, it’s easy to forget that TV advertising doesn’t come cheap. Producing a spot, then buying air time in a TV market ca

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… s it provides “a conservative and free market viewpoint.”Nick Ryan, an Iowa-based lawyer who founded AFF, told the Center that he expects the group wi …"

"… ring in Georgia warns, “We know the road Jim Marshall is on,” while in Iowa it says, “We know the road Chet Edwards is on.” Each AFF ad then lists …"

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House considers proposal to eliminate all federal campaign contribution limits

After months of false starts and compromises, the House today was set to begin debating a Democratic bill that would make it clear how much

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"… panies with leases on the Outer Continental Shelf and an amendment by Rep. Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania to require campaign ads by independent groups feature “t …"

Coast Guard fleet slowed by mechanical woes during BP, Haiti rescues

By Aaron Mehta and John Solomon

In the wee-morning hours after the Deepwater Horizon exploded, a Coast Guard rescue helicopter being dispatched to pluck oil rig survivors f

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… necessary to successfully fulfill its missions.”Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, the senior Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, said the Coast Gua …"

Assistant attorney general's office approved wiretap in controversial gun probe

By John Solomon and David Heath

High-level Justice Department officials approved wiretap in controversial gun probe

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… ioned for a second day on Wednesday, this time by Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and told a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that it has always been the …"

Rep. Issa, Attorney General Holder clash over ATF gun trafficking probe

By David Heath

ATF is still on the hot seat for Fast and Furious investigation

Excerpts from this story referencing "Iowa":

"… co.  And in a letter sent Monday to Issa and Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, Holder said, “It remains our understanding that ATF’s Operation Fast …"

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