Billions of dollars for fancy software and where has it gotten them?

By R. Jeffrey Smith

New army and air force software produces errors not efficiency

FedEx fails to deliver for drivers

By Amy Biegelsen

FedEx drivers are part of the ever-blurring line between employees and contractors.

Scandalized DOE loan program has Romney connection

By Michael Beckel

Scandalized federal loan program was lobbied by Romney fundraiser.
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Following The Money (Part 4): U.S. Term Limits

By Jim Morris and Robert Brodsky

Following The Money

Excerpts from this story referencing "Missouri":

"… rm Limits, a tax-exempt advocacy group in New York City, gave $50,000 to a Missouri organization that was seeking to get two initiatives on the state’s ball …"

Showdown In The West

By Jim Morris and Josh Israel

It’s over “regulatory takings,” and the political gunslinger is a wealthy real estate investor in New York City

Excerpts from this story referencing "Missouri":

"… million on unsuccessful attempts to put similar measures before voters in Missouri and Oklahoma.In California, the biggest donor after Rich is Howard Ahmanso …"

Boom And Bust

By Josh Israel

In Missouri, an expensive proposition that didn’t make it to the finish line

Excerpts from this story referencing "Missouri":

"… the $2.3 million-plus drive to put a takings initiative on the ballot in Missouri — never made it to the finish line.Missourians in Charge filed its propo …"

"… initiative on the ballot in Missouri — never made it to the finish line.Missourians in Charge filed its proposed constitutional amendment, the Protect Our …"

"… d both eminent-domain and regulatory-takings issues.Reports filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission show that the organization spent more than $2.3 million …"

"… posed constitutional amendment aimed at limiting state spending.On May 26, Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan announced that the petitions f …"

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States With Failed Initiatives

By Josh Israel

Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma

Excerpts from this story referencing "Missouri":

"… for violation for the state’s single-subject rule for ballot initiatives. …"

"… e ballot initiative.See who financed the “Yes” efforts 2006 04 10 Missourians in Charge Filing .pdf2006 05 24 Missourians in Charge Filing .pdf2006 0 …"

"… Yes” efforts 2006 04 10 Missourians in Charge Filing .pdf2006 05 24 Missourians in Charge Filing .pdf2006 07 17 Missourians in Charge Filing .pdf2006 0 …"

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The state of open records laws: Access denied

By Caitlin Ginley

State statutes promise access to information, but are riddled with exemptions.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Missouri":

"… ere.It didn’t start out that way. Ken Bunting, executive director of the Missouri-based National Freedom of Information Coalition, a nonpartisan alliance of …"

"… relationships and communications.Davis, now an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, said he could understand exemptions from a lawmaker …"

Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Missouri":

"… as Sens. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Jon Tester of Montana, Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Bill Nelson of Florida, who all face contentious re-election fights.Bu …"

Contribution limits at risk in states thanks to Supreme Court

By Amy Myers

Illinois and other states may eliminate contribution limits to candidates to offset unlimited outside spending.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Missouri":

"… tion cycle, just four states have no limits on candidate contributions — Missouri, Oregon, Utah and Virginia.Seven states — Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Missis …"

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