Medical device industry lobbies IRS, Congress to dodge health law tax

By Joe Eaton

Device makers lobbying to get out from under tax imposed by health care reform law

Excerpts from this story referencing "Massachusetts":

"… e March, Democrat Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts, launched a new Senate medical technology caucus to increase awareness abo …"

Brain cancer trial may influence science on toxic chemical

By Jim Morris

A McCullom Lake, Ill., plant, operated by Rohm and Haas, a subsidiary of Dow Chemical Co., is at the root of a potentially groundbreaking la

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"… fic journals and is a principal at the consulting firm ENVIRON in Amherst, Massachusetts, declined repeated interview requests from the Center. Garrity, the Rohm a …"

Congressman says 10-mile policy on iodine pills is irresponsible

By Jeremy Borden

The nuclear crisis in Japan has renewed a decade-long fight over how many Americans would receive iodine pills in the aftermath of a nuclear
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Car dealers take victory lap, but will face tougher FTC

By Michael Hudson

Car dealers are close to winning their battle to avoid oversight by a new federal consumer financial protection bureau but elation over the

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"… to give the consumer protection bureau any role in this,” said Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat. “We are not increasing the authority the FTC has,” but the p …"

Fred Upton — Energy and Commerce Committee?

By Kristen Lombardi

Since 1987, Fred Upton, 57, has represented Michigan’s 6th Congressional District, which spans the southwestern corner of the Wolverine Stat

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"… 07 Iraq War troop surge, which he opposed.He and Democrat Edward Markey of Massachusetts changed daylight savings time by adding a provision in the Energy Policy A …"

Continuing impact from Center series

By Kristen Lombardi

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And as commemorating events get underway nationwide, the Center for Public Integrity’s recent proje

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"… nter and its partners in the Investigative News Network. The University of Massachusetts has formed a special commission to review the school’s student conduct c …"

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State ethics update — June 5

By Caitlin Ginley

Here’s our biweekly round-up of recent developments regarding ethics policies in the states. PaperTrail is digging through the news for the

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"… se Speaker Sal DiMasi on corruption charges at the beginning of the month, Massachusetts state legislators called an informal session to discuss ethics reform legi …"

A rundown of new state ethics legislation

By Caitlin Ginley

There’s a flurry of recent activity in state capitals regarding financial-disclosure laws, a subject of ongoing scrutiny by the Center....

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"… ould limit the body’s ability to properly follow through with complaints.Massachusetts — Taking a cue from Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposed ethics changes earli …"

A most favored corporation: Enron prevailed in federal, state lobbying efforts 49 times

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2003 — Enron Corp., which ran a formidable lobbying machine in Washington and state capitals, gained favorable treatm

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"… arolinians for Competitive Electricity, the Competitive Power Coalition in Massachusetts (later, Enron parted ways with the Coalition) also coordinated efforts wit …"

"… ndMarylandlegislators passed utility deregulation legislation in April 1999MassachusettsTheMassachusetts legislature passed its deregulation law in November 1997 a …"

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Impending ban hasn't stopped soft money rush by presidential hopefuls

By Alex Knott and Adam Mayle

WASHINGTON, October 17, 2002 — Potential candidates for the 2004 presidential primaries have raised more than $7.6 million in unregulated so

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