Congress sifts competing measures on campaign finance reform

By Marianne Holt

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2000 — On June 8, the Senate passed an amendment by Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., that would force currently invisible

Outside groups push pedal to the metal In Michigan race

By Kathryn Wallace

WASHINGTON, September 21, 2000 — The Sierra Club is distributing campaign items attacking Senator Spencer Abraham in the form of a "campaign

Airline bombing suspect originally denied visa by U.S. officials

By John Solomon

A U.S. consular official originally denied terrorism suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab a visa to enter the United States in 2004 after findi
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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 "Mississippi":

"… n adulthood and his destined role as king.” ($25-100)Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina delegationsNYC Host Committee, NYC & …"

"… s website as among the invitees, alongside Arizona Senator John McCain and Mississippi Senator Trent Lott.But party-goers and hosts should beware: The New York T …"

"… ext to a pond in the heart of Central Park, featuring a glass gazeboUnknownMississippi delegationTavern on the GreenRenowned restaurant in Central ParkUnknownVer …"

A ‘Murtha Method’ encore

By Nick Schwellenbach

A review of the 2010 defense appropriations process reveals that most members of a key House of Representatives panel continue to engage in

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"… the 2008 report, Republican Reps. Dave Hobson of Ohio and Roger Wicker of Mississippi, are no longer in the House of Representatives. A third, Republican Rep. T …"

Advisors of influence: Nine members of the Defense Policy Board have ties to defense contractors

By André Verlöy and Daniel Politi

Data by Aron Pilhofer WASHINGTON, March 28, 2003 — Of the 30 members of the Defense Policy Board, the government-appointed group that advis
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Bad weather creates perfect storm for dirty politicians

By Sarah Laskow

As if destroying houses and displacing people weren’t enough, apparently natural disasters also increase the likelihood of politicians going

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… for both natural disasters and corrupt officials: Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi.“This relief creates a resource windfall that increases public corruptio …"

Tobacco settlement helps everyone but smokers

By John Dunbar

WASHINGTON, December 8, 2000 — Two years after cigarette makers reached a landmark settlement with the states over costs associated with tr

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… ed. “Weve got 47 percent of our kids smoking.”Seeds for defeat sown in MississippiThe seeds of big tobaccos biggest defeat were sown in Mississippi. That sta …"

"… t sown in MississippiThe seeds of big tobaccos biggest defeat were sown in Mississippi. That states attorney general, Michael Moore, with the help of law school …"

"… o much for the tobacco industry, and settlement talks began.First to settleMississippi, Texas, Florida and Minnesota settled first, for roughly $40 billion. The …"

"… .So far, only five states – Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Mississippi – have reached that level. …"

Mississippi officials make largest contraband cigarette seizure in U.S. history

By Kate Willson

An anonymous caller tipped off Mississippi authorities last month to what could be the largest contraband cigarette seizure in U.S. history.

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"… rcement resources, and secure tax stamps.” …"

"… maker said, the suspect cigarettes remain in a secret warehouse guarded by Mississippi state officers.Experts estimate that nearly one in ten smokes — some 600 …"

"… ies from Russia, and American Indian reservations.The cigarettes seized in Mississippi are comprised of cheap “fourth-tier” brand tobacco products, officials …"

Commentary: 'Reformer with results'? Don't count on it

By Charles Lewis

August 2, 2000 — On the opening night of the GOP convention in Philadelphia, retired General Colin Powell criticized his fellow Republicans

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