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Methodology

A look behind the Center's reporting process for "The Politics of Oil"

PAC-Men lobbyists

By Elizabeth Brown and Shaylyn Cochran

Almost 80 members of Congress used corporate lobbyists to head their fund-raising committees

Excerpts from this story referencing "Washington, D.C.":

"… t return repeated calls from the Center.Oldaker is just one of hundreds of Washington, D.C., lobbyists who play this dual role, influencing members of Congress while …"

15 Tea Party Caucus freshmen rake in $3.5 million in first 9 months in Washington

By Aaron Mehta and Bob Biersack

Tea Party Caucus freshmen gobble up special interest contributions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Political Action Committee":

"… tions for this article, Honeywell spokesman Rob Ferris said “Honeywell's Political Action Committee supports those who support the policies that are most important to our com …"

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Kerry's fundraising shows large corporate donations

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpt of The Buying of The President 2004 details Kerry's contribution record

FEC deadlocks on Super PAC ad coordination with candidates

By Sandy Johnson

American Crossroads had sought approval to coordinate its ads with candidates

K Street, Wall Street line up behind Sen. Scott Brown in his race against Elizabeth Warren

By Peter H. Stone

Senate race fundraising stoked by dislike of big bank nemesis Elizabeth Warren
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Pro-Perry ‘super PAC’ biggest presidential spender, Romney group looms

By Josh Israel

Perry down in the polls, but gets support from outside group

Tyler joins Gingrich PAC, big ad buy imminent

By Peter H. Stone

Rick Tyler joins Winning Our Future, big ad buy 'imminent'

Presidential candidates outspending 'Super PACs'

By Josh Israel

'Super PACs' are unhindered by campaign finance limitations, but candidate committees still spend far more

‘Outsider’ candidate Santorum collected millions in corporate PAC money

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Santorum took on 'special interests' while collecting millions in corporate PAC money

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