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Little house(s) and the veepstakes: Part one

By Aaron Mehta and Andrew Green

August 22, 2008

Two stories have dominated the political news cycle of late: vice presidential picks and the number of houses the presidential candidates ow

Tobacco company penalties may signal U.S. crackdown on industry practices overseas

By Traver Riggins and Ricardo Sandoval Palos

August 11, 2010

A flurry of federal enforcement action targeting payoffs by subsidiaries of two U.S. tobacco companies may signal a broader regulatory assau

Health industry gave millions to state officials involved in lawsuit

By Caitlin Ginley

January 18, 2011

The state officials who joined together to file a lawsuit challenging health care reform have collectively received at least $5 million in c

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sonny Perdue":

"… ion from health care professionals since 1996, and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, who took in at least $970,163 from the industry starting in 1992, when he …"

"… nice K. Brewer, governor of Arizona; Jim Gibbons, then-governor of Nevada; Sonny Perdue, then-governor of Georgia; and Daniel S. Sullivan, then-attorney general o …"

Thanks to sponsors, GOP threw twice the party the Democrats did

By Sean Peoples

October 24, 2000

October 24, 2000 — Officially, thousands of delegates, legislators and elephant banner-wavers swarmed Philadelphia from July 31 to Aug. 3 to

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

By Josey Ballenger

September 14, 2000

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 "Senate":

"… and other companies valued at more than $30 billion since 1986.)Dinner for Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (S.D.), August 16Host: Democratic Senatorial C …"

"… said.Location: L.A. Athletic Club“Dodger Day 2000” honoring House and Senate commerce committee members, August 15Attended by retired Dodger stars Roge …"

"… honoring Senator John Breaux (La.) and Democratic members of the House and Senate finance committees, August 16, 2 p.m. -5 p.m.Host: Savings Coalition of Am …"

Charities supporting AT&T’s buyout of T-Mobile have financial incentive

By Jason McLure

October 17, 2011

Charities that received big dollars from AT&T supporting phone giant's buyout of T-Mobile

Gingrich's health center was power player in a host of Washington policy debates

By Fred Schulte and Joe Eaton

January 26, 2012

Gingrich's Center for Health Transformation was power player on host of issues

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sonny Perdue":

"… ed a victory in Georgia. With Gingrich standing nearby, then- Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed a law exempting HSA-linked health plans from state premium taxes an …"