Koch buys online advertising to attack report on its lobbying influence

Oil firm takes out online ads attacking Center reporter’s project on lobbying

Excerpts from this story referencing "Koch":

"… edia organizations? Send an email to Cole Goins: cgoins@publicintegrity.org …"

"… respond to when the story was published last week.The story, headlined “Koch’s Web of Influence” by John Aloysius Farrell, outlined Koch’s multim …"

"… adlined “Koch’s Web of Influence” by John Aloysius Farrell, outlined Koch’s multimillion-dollar lobbying network in Washington and its attempts to …"

"… to influence Congress and federal agencies.The Center sought comment from Koch Industries repeatedly while the story was being reported, including 11 ema …"

When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Excerpts from this story referencing "Koch":

"… s in the latest election cycle. Among its donors are oil companies Texaco, Koch and Occidental, drug companies Merck, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gla …"

"… dam Smith (Wash.) and Jim Moran (Va.) and othersSponsors: Microsoft Corp. (Koch Industries, America Online, AT&T Wireless, Lucent Technologies and Cit …"

Obama groups raise $4-5 million in first two months

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic groups already collecting millions in unlimited contributions for Obama re-election

Excerpts from this story referencing "Koch":

"… groups—including a few with close ties to Karl Rove and the billionaire Koch brothers—which together spent well over $200 million last election cycle …"

"… f public and secret fundraising arms. “It was our view that Rove and the Koch brothers had enough advantages and we weren’t going to give them another …"

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Questions about Herman Cain's financial support from a tax-exempt charity

By Peter H. Stone

Cain hit with financial questions, in addition to sexual harassment charges

Excerpts from this story referencing "Koch":

"… ervative advocacy group started in 2004 with largesse from the billionaire Koch brothers. It has 501(c)(4) status and can accept unlimited contributions f …"

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 "Koch":

"… r conservative groups — or possibly major donors such as the billionaire Koch brothers — which are trying to share their largesse with allies with eff …"

"… ltimillion dollar data banks (one of which is reportedly bankrolled by the Kochs) filled with voter information have been assembled.The more robust spendi …"

Daily Disclosure: Sierra Club pushes wind industry tax credit

By Rachael Marcus

The Sierra Club is going after Republican congressmen who oppose a tax credit for wind energy.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Koch":

"… nd energy.Both groups are partially funded by the conservative billionaire Koch brothers.In a confidential memo obtained by The Guardian, a proposal from …"

"… ltra-conservative American Tradition Institute, which also has ties to the Koch brothers, proposed a national public relations campaign aimed at discredit …"

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Obscure nonprofit threatens campaign finance limits beyond Montana

By Paul Abowd

Obscure nonprofit threatens campaign finance limits beyond Montana

Excerpts from this story referencing "Koch":

"… ions with national tea party groups funded by the conservative billionaire Koch brothers.This election, ATP has vowed to keep Attorney General Steve Bullo …"

"… for wind power and natural gas-fueled vehicles. The letters were signed by Koch-funded groups including Americans for Prosperity and tea party boosters Fr …"

"… the American Tradition Institute, which works in tandem with a network of Koch-funded think tanks  to oppose wind energy and dispute the reality of …"

"… e energy usage and targeted climate scientists in academia.The libertarian Koch brothers, Charles and David, have become better known in recent years with …"

Koch brothers pour more cash into think tanks, ALEC

By Paul Abowd

Billionaire Koch brothers continue to shower free-market causes with tax-exempt gifts.

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"… Four foundations run by billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch hold a combined $310 million in assets according to tax filings obtai …"

"… sp;revenue for 2011. The school is the largest recipient of Koch foundation money since 1985, and it houses several free-market and liberta …"

"… he Institute for Humane Studies, which received $3.7 million from the Koch foundations. The D.C.-based American Legislative Exchange Council&nb …"

"… porate representatives draft model legislation with state legislators. The Koch brothers have decades-long connections with ALEC, which gave the brothers …"