Politics

Top five lobbyist bundlers revealed; four worked exclusively for Democrats

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

April 26, 2010

Only in Washington, D.C., would "bundling" be a highly prized skill. And perhaps only in the nation's capital would an exclusive ranking of

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

By Peter H. Stone

October 4, 2010

For many powerful GOP operatives and allied fundraisers, the luncheon last April felt like one part reunion and one part strategy summit for

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Crossroads":

"… lespie. The powerful pair had teamed up earlier in the year to help launch American Crossroads, a non-profit group with separate political advocacy and grassroots lobbyi …"

"… ; Steven Law, a former general counsel at the Chamber and the president of American Crossroads; and Greg Casey, the president of the Business Industry Political Action C …"

"… the year, having raised millions of dollars to jumpstart the fledgling 527 American Crossroads and its 501(c)(4) affiliate, Crossroads GPS.These independent GOP allies r …"

"… on effort that launched last year.Rove and Gillespie lead money charge for American CrossroadsAn affiliate group of American Crossroads is perhaps the most prominent and …"

CREW challenges tax status of GOP political organization

By Peter H. Stone

May 24, 2011

Watchdog group asks IRS and FEC to investigate Republican political organization

The struggle to police foreign subcontractors in Iraq and Afghanistan

By Nick Schwellenbach and Lagan Sebert

August 29, 2010

To win hearts and minds in Afghanistan and Iraq, military experts want U.S. companies to contract with local firms for a variety of tasks li

Some anti-spending candidates’ businesses have government contracts, tax breaks in their past

By Kimberly Leonard and Aaron Mehta

October 30, 2010

In his quest for West Virginia’s Senate seat, Republican John Raese frequently attacks “professional politicians’ out-of-control spending sp

GOP deficit-cutters eye health IT stimulus funds as Obama’s point man leaves

By Kimberly Leonard

March 14, 2011

Billions of unspent stimulus dollars slated for electronic health records are now a target for lawmakers searching the federal budget for cu

With 6 car dealers in Congress, industry revs up horsepower on Capitol Hill

By Kimberly Leonard

April 11, 2011

Car dealers rev up horsepower on Capitol Hill

Excerpts from this story referencing "Politics":

"… on Washington lobbying since 2005, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, including $3.7 million in just 2010. They also are big contributors …"