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Koch's web of influence

By John Aloysius Farrell

April 6, 2011

The Koch Industries web of influence

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

December 15, 2003

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "environmental law":

"… omes to government rules. Billion-dollar projects can fall to regulations, environmental law, and resident opposition. With that in mind, oil and gas companies took no …"

Top five lobbyist bundlers revealed; four worked exclusively for Democrats

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

April 26, 2010

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

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

By Kimberly Leonard

April 11, 2011

Car dealers rev up horsepower on Capitol Hill

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

By Aaron Mehta

May 16, 2011

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lobbying":

"… tivating factor: “I have to continue to work. … I have bills to pay.”Lobbying provides a better financial lifestyle than that of a member of Congress, a …"