Commentary: Profiteering from democracy

By Charles Lewis

In his January 1998 State of the Union address, after decrying the campaign-fund-raising "arms race," Preside

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Oxley":

"… Comsat Corp. Not to be outdone, Tauzin’s rival for top job on Commerce, Michael Oxley, threw an American Bandstand-themed bash, complete with the shows host, Di …"

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 "Michael Oxley":

"… high profile groups are throwing receptions for lawmakers. Representative Michael Oxley (Ohio), chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services, is having a …"

"… creen TVs to watch the convention each afternoon and eveningRepresentative Michael Oxley (Ohio), chairman of House Committee on Financial ServicesSecurities Indust …"

"… ndGovernors George Pataki and Arnold Schwarzenegger expectedRepresentative Michael Oxley (Ohio), chairman of House Committee on Financial ServicesAmerican Council …"

PAC-Men lobbyists

By Elizabeth Brown and Shaylyn Cochran

Almost 80 members of Congress used corporate lobbyists to head their fund-raising committees

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Oxley":

"… 04. Under her management that year, the committees donated $11,000 to Rep. Michael Oxley, R-Ohio, while Srodes simultaneously lobbied on the "Broker Accountability …"

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Obama punting on Fannie, Freddie could prove costly

By Ben Protess

Feds could likely regret leaving two faulty mortgage giants as a low priority

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Oxley":

"… stymied when congressional hearings became the responsibility of then-Rep. Michael Oxley (R-Ohio), who was the "most frequent featured guest" at 19 fund-raisers he …"