Koch's web of influence

By John Aloysius Farrell

The Koch Industries web of influence

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… t use heavy Canadian crude.”When lawmakers in Washington and states like California sought to address global warming by requiring the use of low carbon fuels, …"

"… ists listed the legislation as a lobbying priority on Capitol Hill. And in California, where a wide-ranging series of measures to slow climate change were launc …"

"… ntation of the low-carbon standards and other remedial climate measures in California.Energy industry tax breaksKoch lobbyists spend much of their time, accordi …"

Koch buys online advertising to attack report on its lobbying influence

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

The politics of energy: Oil and gas

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2003 — The sweeping energy bill now pending in Congress offers a geyser of new tax breaks and other government good
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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 "Oklahoma":

"… J.C. Watts Companies — which is named for a former congressman and star Oklahoma Sooners quarterback. Baird has bundled $210,300 for the National Republica …"

"… can Senatorial Committee, Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, and Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina. He represents influential clients …"

With 6 car dealers in Congress, industry revs up horsepower on Capitol Hill

By Kimberly Leonard

Car dealers rev up horsepower on Capitol Hill

Blue Dogs, decimated by defeats and retirements, turn to lobbying shops

By Aaron Mehta

A third of Blue Dog congress members who left office in January are now on K Street

Excerpts from this story referencing "Professor":

"… hile the Blue Dogs’ politics may have been attractive to lobbying firms, Professor Burdett Loomis of the University of Kansas said that the Blue Dogs also cu …"

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Mitch Daniels' state PAC raised more money than other presidential wannabees

By Aaron Mehta

Mitch Daniels raised more than $2 million for his state-based PAC, highest among presidential contenders

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… ossible GOP candidates, including Santorum, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich, gave much smaller amounts in fewer states. Reporte …"

Scared Red: The PACs that followed the nation rightward in 2010

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Elizabeth Lucas

The PACs that followed the nation rightward in 2010

Methodology

By The Center for Public Integrity

The Center for Public Integrity compiled its climate lobby database from lobbying disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate’

Climate change lobbying dominated by 10 firms

By Marianne Lavelle and Matthew Lewis

Hundreds of lobbyists are cramming into Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building this week for the House Energy and Commerce Committee

Excerpts from this story referencing "McBee Strategic Consulting":

"… mittee adviser to former Missouri Democratic Representative Karen McCarthy.McBee Strategic Consulting — 10 Clients The client list at McBee Strategic Consulting is diverse, a …"

"… aren McCarthy.McBee Strategic Consulting — 10 Clients The client list at McBee Strategic Consulting is diverse, and so are its lobbyists. McBee’s roster includes a bipartis …"

"… system to control greenhouse gases instead.CORRECTION: Samuel Whitehorn of McBee Strategic Consulting was incorrectly identified in the Center’s report as a former Republican …"

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