Halt in federal highway program reveals lobby’s larger frustrations

By Matthew Lewis

The transportation lobby stands united in its collective angst with Republican Sen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky, whose objections to deficit spe

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 "Verizon":

"… ppi delegationTavern on the GreenRenowned restaurant in Central ParkUnknownVerizonTavern on the GreenRenowned restaurant in Central ParkUnknownAT&TCentra …"

A brief history of Bush, Harken and the SEC

By John Dunbar

WASHINGTON, October 16, 2002 — In 1976, George W. Bush was a freshly minted graduate of the Harvard Business School looking for a job. ...

Excerpts from this story referencing "Major League Baseball":

"… ome general partner of a group that would eventually buy the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team. To help pay off a loan used to invest in the team, he decided to sel …"

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One House seat in Kentucky embodies how outside groups dominate politics — with money

By Anne Farris Rosen

Candidates become mere pawns as big-money groups duke it out with attack ads

Excerpts from this story referencing "Andy Barr":

"… d door-to-door canvassing in 44 House districts including Chandler’s. “Andy Barr supports ending Medicare to protect tax breaks for Big Oil and millionaire …"

Ameritrade founder Ricketts' Nebraska contribution worries watchdogs

By Michael Beckel

Wealthy donor Joe Ricketts' eleventh-hour investment in Nebraska primary winner could pay dividends.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Major League Baseball":

"… itrade, Ricketts is the patriarch of the family that owns the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team, which is currently seeking government assistance to renovate its Wri …"

The High-Stakes State

By Jim Morris and Josh Israel

Opponents say Proposition 90 could be ‘devastating’

Excerpts from this story referencing "Major League Baseball":

"… clude actor-director Clint Eastwood, golf legend Arnold Palmer, and former Major League Baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth, now the chairman of the United States Olympi …"

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Donor profile: Joe Ricketts

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Major League Baseball":

"… €” also sit on its board. In addition to a financial services giant and a Major League Baseball team, Ricketts’ ventures include a bison meat distribution company in Wy …"

Mixed martial arts take fight to Capitol Hill

By Reity O'Brien

Mixed martial arts, upstart sports experiencing a surge in lobbying activity.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Major League Baseball":

"… Center for Responsive Politics. UFC outspent former heavy-hitters such as Major League Baseball ($310,000) and the National Basketball Association ($125,000) last year. T …"