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Four reasons GOP lawmakers aren't backing Gingrich

By Corbin Hiar

Why few colleagues of the controversial ex-House speaker support for his presidential bid

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jack Abramoff":

"… politicians supporting Romney, and even disgraced Republican uberlobbyist Jack Abramoff.Gingrich was “engaged in the exact kind of corruption that America disda …"

Campaign finance reformers gain new ally

By Michael Beckel

Moderate ex-senator Byron Dorgan joins ranks of campaign finance reforms endorsing public financinig.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jack Abramoff":

"… re than any other industry except law firms.During the scandal surrounding Jack Abramoff in 2005, Dorgan returned $67,000 in contributions from clients of the supe …"

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Lobbyists rake in $14 million for Romney

By Michael Beckel

Elite fundraisers make it rain for Mitt Romney, bringing in millions for the GOP nominee, according to new filings.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… Romney fundraising activity for two-dozen lobbyists, according a review of Federal Election Commission documents by the Center for Public Integrity.Among them, former Republican …"

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Obama inauguration fueled by corporations, unions

By Dave Levinthal

Companies, unions and special interests fuel January event with more than $18 million.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jack Abramoff":

"… vides government lobbying services for dozens of clients and once employed Jack Abramoff, the fallen lobbyist who served more than three years in federal prison. …"

Lobbyists make it rain for Democrats

By Michael Beckel

DSCC, DCCC collect nearly $1 million from lobbyist-bundlers during first quarter.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jack Abramoff":

"… ts was required by a 2007 law prompted by the scandal surrounding lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who served three-and-a-half years in federal prison after pleading guilty …"

Congressional perks: Lawmakers’ most surprising benefits

By Corbin Hiar

The blessings of a Congressional Thanksgiving? Exercise facilities and free parking

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jack Abramoff":

"… e floor of the House or Senate whenever they liked.In the wake of the Jack Abramoff scandal, access to these privileged places was curtailed in 2006 for ex-me …"

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NRA, Ralph Reed group plan get-out-the-vote efforts

By Peter H. Stone

Conservative groups are gearing up to spend millions on efforts to bring Republicans to the polls in November.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jack Abramoff":

"… rom the cloud he was under because of his close ties to convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff,  said that his Faith and Freedom Coalition has chapters in 30 states …"

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