Labor unions top '09 PAC donors to Blue Dog coalition’s pro-business members

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

Our examination of contributions to the political action committee of those fiscally conservative Democrats, the Blue Dogs, showed that the

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Daily Disclosure: Union-funded ads slam Allen in Virginia Senate race

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News Corp. leans left by donating to Democrats

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Blue Dogs fill their bowls with cash

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Weak laws, paltry resources hinder gun trafficking probes, say ATF backers

By David Heath

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is under fire, but supporters say the agency lacks the tools needed to conduct succe

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ATF's struggle to close down firearms dealers

By Fred Schulte

Current gun debate may not help beleaguered ATF

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New study affirms the grim role played by US guns in Mexican violence

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Justice Department enacts rule for reporting of rifle sales along the Southwest border

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Assessing RNC police tactics, part I

By G.W. Schulz

Intelligence-led policing played a starring role in 2008's Republican National Convention, and eight political activists stand accused of co

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FBI still struggles to recreate itself as intelligence-driven agency

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John McCain predicts 'huge scandals' in super PAC-tainted election

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Counting the costs: Convention boosters promise a windfall that rarely materializes

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Main Street chases transportation money

By Matthew Lewis

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Developers in the driver's seat on transportation

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Separation of earmark powers

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Crafting a transportation bill

By Matthew Lewis

A troubling process, a shortage of cash and plenty of lobbyists

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Your tax dollars at work—on K Street

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Disclosure filings by lobbyists still incomplete

By Matthew Lewis

After a rash of congressional ethics scandals, Congress toughened up lobbying disclosure rules by passing the Honest Leadership and Open Gov

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More than 2,000 spin through revolving door

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States outpace Congress in upgrading lobbying laws

By Leah Rush and David Jimenez

How the Feds stack up

By The Center for Public Integrity

Obama’s tough ethics order has glaring loophole

By Sarah Laskow

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Developers in the driver's seat on transportation

By Matthew Lewis

Unfocused transport policy leaves real estate industry eager to give Congress directions

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SOLUTIONS: Forcing contractors to disclose contributions is a good first step

By Melanie Sloan

SOLUTIONS: An executive order requiring government contractors to disclose campaign donations

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State bans on soft money

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Big bucks flood 2012 election — What the courts said and why we should care

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The dispersion of disclosure

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Undisclosed

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Karl Rove, GOP heavyweights find sugar daddies for groups influencing elections

By Peter H. Stone

Despite having no official position, former President Bush adviser Karl Rove remains a potent, behind-the-scenes operative doing his utmost

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Karl Rove-linked Crossroads has more than doubled its earlier fundraising goal of $120 million

By Peter H. Stone

Obama pep talk to donors

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Independent GOP fundraising picks up steam

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Campaign cash: The independent fundraising gold rush since 'Citizens United' ruling

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Independent GOP fundraising picks up steam

By Peter H. Stone

Another big name GOP veteran in Washington, lobbyist and operative Scott Reed, is jumping into the crowded field of independent groups raisi

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Karl Rove, GOP heavyweights find sugar daddies for groups influencing elections

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Obama groups raise $4-5 million in first two months

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Karl Rove-linked Crossroads has more than doubled its earlier fundraising goal of $120 million

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PAC profile: Majority PAC

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