527s run aground in the states

By Kevin Bogardus

Groups continue to raise money as some regulators crack down

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"… he Center. "A statement must accompany the contribution."The state's House Minority Leader, Democrat Matt Entenza, also came under attack for his $300,000 contributi …"

Buying influence

So-called 527 committees spend millions on elections with little oversight or accountability

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"… 527 committees. Hastert has officially shuttered his 527 committee. Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota also closed the non-federal account of his PAC …"

Party of one

By Robert Morlino

Special committees allow prominent lawmakers to parcel out campaign cash

Excerpts from this story referencing "Minority Leader":

"… gulations. State law dictates that the President of the Senate, the Senate Minority Leader, and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the General Assembly may each esta …"

"… e President of the Senate, the Senate Minority Leader, and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the General Assembly may each establish a legislative leadership commit …"

"… use Republican Organization also serves as the chief of staff to the House Minority Leader, Tom Cross; the committee's chairman, Angelo Saviano, is also an Assemblym …"

"… e committee's chairman, Angelo Saviano, is also an Assemblyman. The Senate Minority Leader, Frank C. Watson, chairs the Republican State Senate Campaign Committee. C …"

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State lobbyists near the $1 billion mark

By Neil Gordon

Laws in flux for 19 states

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"… an unconstitutional regulation of the practice of law.Pennsylvania Senate Minority Leader Robert J. Mellow, a Democrat, was quoted by the Associated Press as saying …"

Lobbying laws in the states

By Neil Gordon

A round-up of lobbying laws that have recently been enacted or changed

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"… sylvania is still the only state lacking a lobbyist disclosure law. Senate Minority Leader Robert J. Mellow was quoted by the Associated Press as saying that the sit …"

Congressional reform and interoperability still plagued by systematic problems

By Corbin Hiar

A new report says Congressional oversight of national security and emergency communications systems are still weak

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"… bipartisan Senate resolution from Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) gave the Governmental Affairs Committee most of th …"

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Industry battles re-regulation

By John Dunbar

Cable lobbying climbs by 50 percent

Excerpts from this story referencing "Minority Leader":

"… ohn Kerry, Bush's Democratic opponent, is second at $323,000, while Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, Democrat of South Dakota, was third at $224,000.The cable ind …"

Networks of influence

By John Dunbar, Daniel Lathrop and Robert Morlino

The political power of the communications industry

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"… rry on the list of recipients of the most communications dollars is Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.), who received $951,000. He is followed by Rep. Dick G …"

As FEMA funds run out, senators from states with most disasters oppose funding bill

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Some senators supported disaster aid before they voted against it

Excerpts from this story referencing "Minority Leader":

"… evere ice storm in February 2009. Kentucky is represented in the Senate by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and freshman Rand Paul, Republicans who voted against both …"

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

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