Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… ooks like kind of the classic Washington hands washing each other,” said Mary Boyle, a spokeswoman with Common Cause in Washington. “He’s politically acti …"

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 "Mary Boyle":

"… ir public service as a stepping stone to a far more lucrative job,” said Mary Boyle, vice president for communications at Common Cause.Former Blue Dog Earl Po …"

Political inaction committees: How political action committees are spending your donations

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Gabriel Debenedetti

Jay Peters is a psychology instructor at a Durham, North Carolina, community college who has donated tens of thousands of dollars to conserv

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… are as many creative ways to go about this as there are creative people.”Mary Boyle, vice president for communications for the pro-campaign finance reform gro …"

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American Maritime Officers: The same agenda year after year?

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

An examination of lobbying records filed by the American Maritime Officers (AMO) union has revealed a stunning long-term pattern of Lobbying

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… he House Clerk said he would respond to Center inquiries but did not do so.Mary Boyle, vice president for communications at Common Cause, called the situation …"

Campaign finance reform advocates face long-term challenges

By Josh Israel

The current political environment looks bleak for any congressional action soon on disclosure requirements to narrow the Citizens United rul

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… “You never know when the opportunity to win is going to call,” he said.Mary Boyle, vice president for communications at Common Cause, told the Center that e …"

Transportation lobbyist raises money for Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's son

By Aaron Mehta

iWatch News inquiries prompt LaHood fundraiser to be moved from lobbyist home

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… 23,365, although LaHood’s predecessor won re-election with no opposition.Mary Boyle of Common Cause said that while it’s not unheard of for state senators t …"

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Top 5 lobbyist bundlers; power couple Tony and Heather Podesta top the list

By Aaron Mehta

Bundler lobbyists line up to bundle money from other lobbyists

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… “raises the specter of this quid pro quo that is so disturbing,” says Mary Boyle, vice president of communications for Common Cause. She describes bundlers …"

15 Tea Party Caucus freshmen rake in $3.5 million in first 9 months in Washington

By Aaron Mehta and Bob Biersack

Tea Party Caucus freshmen gobble up special interest contributions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… fresh faces found new friends in Washington.“Business as usual,” says Mary Boyle of good-government group Common Cause. “The lobbyists and other traditio …"

Obama rainmakers enjoy White House invites, appointments and contracts

By Fred Schulte and Aaron Mehta

Dozens of the president's top fundraisers enjoy White House invites, administration appointments and government contracts

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… y need to be stroked and rewarded so that their giving continues,” wrote Mary Boyle, vice president of communications for Common Cause in an email. “Until w …"

Louisiana, Mississippi movin’ up; 20 states still flunk

By Caitlin Ginley

Louisiana and Mississippi make great strides in improving disclosure, but nearly half of states still fail.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Boyle":

"… t of basic and personal information about their elected officials,” said Mary Boyle, vice president for communications for Common Cause. Disclosure laws allow …"