Overnight guests at governor's mansion added $2.2 million to Bush campaign

By Nathaniel Heller

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2000 — Sixty of George W. Bush's overnight guests at the Texas Governor's Mansion have collectively given and raised m

Excerpts from this story referencing "Charles":

"… ican figures to gauge his party support nationally. In March 1998, Senator Charles “Chuck” Hagel, R-Neb., visited the mansion; Hagel would later become a …"

"… Canizaro – LAA.R. “Pete” Carpenter – FLClaiborne Carrington – TXCharles Cawley – Wilmington, DEBill Ceverha – TXElaine Chao – Louisville, KY …"

"… Whilden – TXGeorge Williams – TXRoger Williams – TXBob Wright – TXCharles Wyly, Jr. – TXDr. Zach Zachariah – FL Bush Campaign Responds  …"

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 "Natural Resources Committee":

"… onoring Senator Jeff Bingaman (N.Mex.), ranking Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, August 16Sponsor: EnronLocation: Santa Monica hotel“The Progressive Cal …"

Scoring secretary of state seats for Dems

By Sarah Laskow

Plagued by memories of Florida’s Katherine Harris and Ohio’s Ken Blackwell, a little-known 527 group helped win secretary of state posts for

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… ade by Republicans. …"

"… 2008 presidential election to the GOP, as they did in Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004. So far the group has scored victories in Nevada, New Mexico, Minn …"

"… the group has scored victories in Nevada, New Mexico, Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio.The SoS Project organizers formed the group “to protect our elections fr …"

"… e SoS Project reports giving Jennifer Brunner $167,000 toward her race for Ohio’s secretary of state spot (when she won the seat being vacated by Blackw …"

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Mixing oil and politics is formula for Newt’s “solutions”

By Marianne Lavelle

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich isn’t running for president this year, but due to a gusher of support for his campaign to promote opening

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… is the work of the call-center operation InfoCision Management, of Akron, Ohio (“specializ[ing] in political, Christian, and nonprofit fundraising,” …"

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 "Ohio":

"… the spell that turned a handsome prince into a monstrous beast.” ($30-95)Ohio, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan delegationsNYC Host Committee, NYC & C …"

"… o., New York TimesWonderful Town, Al Hirschfeld Theatre“Two sisters from Ohio—one is smart, one is pretty—come to 1930’s New York, hoping to hit i …"

"… activities include: A golfing event to honor Representative John Boehner (Ohio) and benefiting the First Tee, a charity which teaches children how to gol …"

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

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss?

By Sam Stein

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2006 — When Representative John Boehner, R-Ohio, was elected House majority leader on February 2, he presented himself

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… ce of being competitive in the race.” …"

"… ent flyerSince Boehner came to Washington D.C., in 1991 from West Chester, Ohio, he has frequently traveled on private jets owned by corporations with a f …"

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Newt’s new money to fight climate change bill

By Marianne Lavelle

The world’s largest coal company and one of the nation’s top fossil-fueled power companies are among the leading donors so far this year to

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… roup in the 2008 election cycle, taking it $22.7 million, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Although the group calls itself nonpartisan and even “tri-partisan,” …"

House ethics panel clears 'Murtha Method' representatives

By Nick Schwellenbach

The House ethics committee ended its investigation of the last two defense appropriators remaining in its crosshairs, according to a report

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… ing Reps. Murtha; Norman Dicks, D-Wash.; Jim Moran, D-Va.; Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio; and C.W. “Bill” Young, R-Fla.. Dicks is considered Murtha’s likely …"

Two lawmakers skirt earmark disclosure rule, says watchdog

By Nick Schwellenbach

A new earmarks guessing game has emerged as some lawmakers thwart the intent of House disclosure rules by keeping the public in the dark abo

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"… ompanies and their executives who often make large campaign contributions. Earmarks accounted for nearly $16 billion in federal spending in the current fisca …"

"… nted for nearly $16 billion in federal spending in the current fiscal year.Earmark requests approved by the Appropriations Committee will be made known once …"

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… er’s analysis relied on data provided by Taxpayers for Common Sense, the Center for Responsive Politics, and the U.S. Senate’s Office of Public Records. The Center built off of …"

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