Fed loophole lets lenders keep using college logos to pitch student loans

By Cezary Podkul

Fed loophole lets lenders keep using college logos to pitch student loans

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association":

"… Student Loan is not being offered or made by Grove City, but by PNC Bank, National Association.” "PNC works to ensure students recognize that the bank, and not the sc …"

"… ial aid officers did their own lobbying to keep preferred lists alive. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators testified on Capitol Hill, wrote e …"

"… ed it was making a mistake with a loophole allowing some co-branding. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, which supported the use of prefer …"

ANALYSIS: Are insurers writing the health reform regulations?

By Wendell Potter

ANALYSIS: Media has stopped watching health reform; insurers taking advantage

Excerpts from this story referencing "White House":

"… re pushing back hard. Consumer advocates who have been in meetings at the White House in recent weeks say they believe the administration is bending over backwa …"

"… east for now, the insurers seem to have the upper hand in dealing with the White House.Are you struggling to pay for health insurance? Have you or your family ha …"

PACs flocked to conservative Blue Dog Democrats, then fled after crucial votes

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

In mid-2009, the 52 conservative House Democrats who made up the Blue Dog Coalition were at the height of their power. Money was rolling in

Excerpts from this story referencing "health care reform law":

"… rance company for more than 33 million Americans and a vocal critic of the health care reform law. In January 2009, and again in February of 2010, WELLPAC gave $5,000 donat …"

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When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association":

"… .Major League BaseballThe MWW Group (a public relations and marketing firm)National Association of Real Estate Investment TrustsNational Association of RealtorsNational A …"

"… ns and marketing firm)National Association of Real Estate Investment TrustsNational Association of RealtorsNational Association of Beer Wholesalers AssociationNewspaper A …"

"… ssociation of Real Estate Investment TrustsNational Association of RealtorsNational Association of Beer Wholesalers AssociationNewspaper Association of AmericaNorthwest A …"

"… ess, August 15, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.Sponsors: RR Donnelley & Sons and the National Association of Letter CarriersLocation: Floor Fifty Restaurant“The Progressive Call: …"

Behind closed doors

Top broadcasters met 71 times with FCC officials

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association":

"… were Viacom, News Corp., ABC, Gannett, Hearst, Cumulus, Radio One and the National Association of Broadcasters.Commissioner Copps, a Democrat, was at seven meetings. Amo …"

"… meetings. Among those she met with were Viacom, NBC, ABC, Gannett and the National Association of Broadcasters.Some top advisors to the commissioners and the chairman me …"

Real estate influence group spends 'mind boggling' amount in California House race

By Alexandra Duszak

Pro-development candidate Gary Miller gets big boost from Realtor super PAC in California state race.

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association":

"… Rep. Gary Miller, a 14-year GOP incumbent in the June 5 open primary. The National Association of Realtors political action committee and a super PAC funded by the trade …"

"… enter for Responsive Politics (CRP).The NAR is also the sole funder of the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund, a super PAC, which has spent about $313,00 …"

"… 68,019 to Miller over the course of his career, according to CRP. Only the National Association of Homebuilders has given more.That number may seem small, but contributio …"

"… istrict this year after the 42nd became significantly more competitive.The National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund was one of the first super PACs to have acc …"

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Daily Disclosure: Realtors spend big on California race

By Rachael Marcus

National Association of Realtors backs Rep. Brad Sherman in a big way

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association":

"… tell us what the disclaimer at the end says, and we will check it out. …"

"… ing onto the general election.Friday’s $500,000 investment came from the National Association of Realtors’ traditional political action commitee, though the group als …"

"… olitical action commitee, though the group also has a super PAC called the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund.The National Association of Realtors is the …"

"… per PAC called the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund.The National Association of Realtors is the primary trade group representing realtors and is also a …"

Gun groups, defense contractors buck downward trend in lobbying

By Dave Levinthal

Gun groups, defense contractors, oil companies and Facebook increased spending on lobbying last quarter.

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association":

"… rter compared to the same period last year. Of those that spent more, the National Association of Realtors ($6.1 million to $8.5 million) led all others in overall first …"

"… less Association, AARP, Altria, America’s Health Insurance Plans and the National Association of Manufacturers also recorded mild to moderate increases. While not amon …"