Senators ask Specter for their money back, but will they return Specter’s?

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Three of Arlen Specter’s former Republican Senate colleagues are taking the former GOP-er up on his offer to return contributions they made

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… Alexander of Tennessee, and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair John Cornyn of Texas. Each gave $5,000 through individual leadership PACs to Specter†…"

Senate judiciary committee members flush with campaign cash from lawyers

By Josh Israel

As the Senate Judiciary Committee begins confirmation hearings today on Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama’s first Supreme Court nominee, almo

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… ed $2,017,881 from the legal sector over that time, and Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who got $1,166,508. The list:Whether they vote for or against So …"

Little-known Texas patron guided Bush policies on vouchers, tort reform

By Kathryn Wallace

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2000 — Only three days after Texas Governor George W. Bush was inaugurated in 1995, he declared the state of the Texas

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… eininger’s Children’s Educational Opportunity Foundation voucher group.John Cornyn, Texas attorney general, took in $1 million in contributions from Texans f …"

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$5,000 buys companies access to GOP attorneys general

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 21, 2000 — For as little as $5,000, corporations are buying access to presidential candidate George W. Bush, along wi

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… says a fund-raising Jan. 19 letter from Republican Texas Attorney General John Cornyn, who is an executive committee member of RAGA.Attorneys general are electe …"

"… rney general of AlabamaMark Earley, secretary, attorney general of VirginiaJohn Cornyn, executive committee member, attorney general of Texas …"

Lone Star lobbyist launches hybrid super PAC

By Michael Beckel

Treasurer of new hybrid super PAC also advocates for nation's largest steel producer.

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… se candidate Debbie Halvorson, an Illinois Democrat, in 2008; $600 to Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in 2008; and $250 to Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, in 2011. At t …"

Bank-backed House lawmakers try to kill IRS plan to identify $1 trillion in foreign accounts

By Michael Hudson

House lawmakers backed by banks try to kill IRS plan to identify foreigners' bank accounts

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… question.Both of Texas’ Republican senators – Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn – have asked Geithner to withdraw the rule. But the bill is strongl …"

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Poor form on Senate guest disclosure

By Robert Brodsky

Travelers' filing doesn't require companion names or expense details

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… erence and that the omission from the form was an oversight.Likewise, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, traveled to Antigua to tour the offices of trip sponsor Stanford …"

Consultant profile: Olsen & Shuvalov

By Robert Brodsky

Major Clients in 2003-2004 include George W. Bush and the Republican National Committee

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… prominent Republicans Gov. Rick Perry, Attorney General Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Tom DeLay. Clients during 2006 election cycle also include Pro Fo …"

As FEMA funds run out, senators from states with most disasters oppose funding bill

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Some senators supported disaster aid before they voted against it

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… when FEMA denied assistance to Texas to help battle wildfires. Both Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison made public statements decrying the decision not …"

Bush Administration thwarts access

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpt from The Buying of the President 2004 shows the White House's propensity for secrecy

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Cornyn":

"… In May 2002, following protracted legal wrangling, Texas Attorney General John Cornyn agreed. He ruled that the disputed papers were indeed state property, and …"

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