Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

Both parties block quick votes on Obama tax plan

By The Associated Press

Democrats block Senate votes on dueling plans to extend tax cuts by Obama, Republicans

Third time not the charm for disclosure bill

By Rachael Marcus

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… vor of the legislation.For his part, campaign finance reform champion Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., put an end to any speculation he might change his mind with a sp …"

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Daily Disclosure: American Crossroads’ $8 million buy

By Rachael Marcus

Conservative super PAC's ad buy one of the largest during the cycle so far, after having its best fundraising month ever.

Top defense oversight staffer received $1.6 million payout from Lockheed Martin

By Zach Toombs

Staffer for the Senate Armed Services committee is a veteran lobbyist for the defense industry.

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… of interest.Ann Elise Sauer, who was appointed to her present job by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., worked for more than a decade as a vice president and lobbyist f …"

McCain campaign reels in riches from 2008 legal fund

By Dave Levinthal

Sen. John McCain's Senate campaign benefits from legal fund set up during 2008 presidential run.

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… candidate's election."     …"

"… er the fact, John McCain the senator is benefiting big time from John McCain the presidential candidate. That's because the McCain-Palin Complian …"

"… ain first created the compliance committee in February 2008 under the name John McCain 2008 General Election Compliance Fund, amending its name when adding …"

"… however, transferred $550,000 in February to the yet-to-be-terminated John McCain 2008 Inc., which as of March 31 reported $633,000 cash on hand. The transf …"

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The millionaire's media megaphone

By Alicia C. Shepard

Rich people live lives that most everyone else can only imagine. They can buy the nicest cars, drink the finest wines, afford the best docto

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… that 87 percent of Fox News viewers say they plan to vote in November for John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, and only 9 percent plan …"

Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… on the group’s website as among the invitees, alongside Arizona Senator John McCain and Mississippi Senator Trent Lott.But party-goers and hosts should beware …"

"… s Rob Morrow, Joe Pantoliano, Joe Piscopo, Senators Trent Lott (Miss.) and John McCain (Ariz.) and Representative Mary Bono (Calif.)The Creative CoalitionThe Cre …"

K Street's investment in the status quo

By Agustín Armendariz and Alex Knott

WASHINGTON, October 27, 2004 — When registered lobbyists dig into their wallets, incumbent senators almost always benefit....

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… $0$122,000Senator Blanche LincolnARJim Holt$0$0Stuart Marc StarkyAZSenator John McCain$22,000$85,000Senator Barbara BoxerCABill Jones$0$33,000Ken SalazarCOPeter …"

Obama top recipient of AIG's hefty campaign contributions

By Kat Aaron

The American International Group, more commonly known as AIG, has become the poster child for the financial bailout. The company has receive

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… tes are among the top ten for the 2008 cycle: Chris Dodd, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Joseph Biden, and Rudy Giuliani. Dodd, of course, is the cha …"

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