Top five lobbyist bundlers revealed; four worked exclusively for Democrats

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Only in Washington, D.C., would "bundling" be a highly prized skill. And perhaps only in the nation's capital would an exclusive ranking of

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Speaker":

"… e director for the campaign committee, and was also political director for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Now working for an industry association representing U.S. sh …"

One town’s recurring coal ash nightmare

By Kristen Lombardi

Stand before the pond known here in southwestern Pennsylvania as Little Blue Run, and you’ll see nothing that resembles its bucolic-sounding

Excerpts from this story referencing "John":

"… thallium, and other toxins into your backyard,’” she recalls.Her son, John, owns a modest, wooden house located about 1,000 yards from the pond, whic …"

Looking at the money trail for potential MA senatorial appointees

By Josh Israel

It appears increasingly inevitable that the Massachusetts state legislature will give Gov. Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary su

Excerpts from this story referencing "John":

"… Boston office of the Sullivan & Worcester law firm and chairman of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, is perhaps best known as the co-founder and …"

"… trick’s campaign in 2006. The former governor’s wife Katherine and son John also contributed similar amounts. The same records do not indicate any cam …"

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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?

Excerpts from this story referencing "John":

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

‘Nonpartisan’ youth movement has deep GOP roots

By John Dunbar

'Nonpartisan' grass roots youth group staffed by GOP partisans

Excerpts from this story referencing "John":

"… i-abortion group Americans United for Life and also worked for former Rep. John Hostettler, R-Ind., as press secretary.Generation Opportunity’s origins …"

"… “Obama and his camp understood social media much more than did the (Sen. John) McCain campaign,” said Paul Levinson, a communications professor, socia …"

ANALYSIS: Mitt's Romney's dream world

By Wendell Potter

Consumers can't simply fire their health insurers

Excerpts from this story referencing "John":

"… ally cover what they need.Just yesterday a friend told me that her brother John was notified earlier this week that, effective February 1, his premiums wi …"

"… surer.His employer is not absorbing a nickel of the increase, meaning that John and his coworkers will have to pay the entire amount of additional premium …"

"… copayment for outpatient surgery will jump from $100 to $250, for example.John does not have the option of choosing a plan offered where he works by anot …"

"… n the individual market. That’s because he has a pre-existing condition. John knows the chances of his finding a single insurer that would take him on a …"

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PAC profile: House Majority PAC

By Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Democratic House members and candidates

Excerpts from this story referencing "John":

"… ssional Campaign Committee deputy director and the wife of DCCC consultant John Lapp.Candace Bryan Abbey (treasurer): Previously served as chief of staff …"

"… head its independent expenditure effort. That same year, Lapp’s husband, John, was the DCCC's executive director and then-Rep. Rahm Emanuel, who is now …"

Donor profile: Joe Ricketts

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… : 5 Total contributions to super PACs: $13.1 million* $12.5 million to Ending Spending Action Fund (pro-conservative) $500,000 to the Campaign for Primary Accountabili …"

"… major September spending spree. Ricketts dumped roughly $12.5 million into Ending Spending Action Fund — the super PAC he created to back fiscally conservative candidates. Ri …"