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Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… portfolio. He even has hosted the president at fundraisers in his Northern California home, and co-hosted events for three of Obama’s most influential advisor …"

"… persists two years into his presidency.Westly, a former public official in California, declined repeated requests from the Center for interviews and walked away …"

"… ally active investor whose portfolio firms win energy grants.John Doerr, a California billionaire who made a fortune investing in Google, hosted Obama at Februa …"

"… ith Obama.Another beneficiary of Energy Department aid is Solyndra Inc., a California solar power firm whose financial backers include Oklahoma oil billionaire …"

The politics of energy: Oil and gas

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2003 — The sweeping energy bill now pending in Congress offers a geyser of new tax breaks and other government good

Excerpts from this story referencing "Republican Party":

"… a Bracewell & Patterson partner; when he took over the top job at the Republican Party, he declared that he’d continue playing on the firm’s government relat …"

FactWatch: Fannie and Freddie were followers, not leaders, in mortgage frenzy

By Michael Hudson

Republicans insist that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac "were the main cause of the nation's current financial turmoil” but a look at the data sh
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As Fannie, Freddie flounder, six top execs receive handsome rewards

By John Solomon and Julie Vorman

Obama administration approves $34 million in compensation without market analysis of executive pay

Excerpts from this story referencing "Afghanistan":

"… involved in pursuing contract fraud cases related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Correction: At 0915 ET on 5/26/11, this story was updated to correct …"

Top five lobbyist bundlers revealed; four worked exclusively for Democrats

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Vincent A. Roberti Sr.":

"… itional requests for fundraising help.In fourth, with at least $221,400 is Vincent A. Roberti Sr. A bundler for the DCCC, DSCC, and Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer of New Y …"

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

By Peter H. Stone

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 "energy giant":

"… that’s closely linked to David Koch, the co-chairman of the Kansas-based energy giant Koch Industries. David Koch, who earlier this year gave a $1 million check …"

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CREW challenges tax status of GOP political organization

By Peter H. Stone

Watchdog group asks IRS and FEC to investigate Republican political organization

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

By Kimberly Leonard

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

Saints and sinners

By Peter H. Stone

Gingrich balances support of a casino owner with courtship of evangelicals

New Dem group aims for $100 million plus

By Peter H. Stone

Former Obama administration officials attempting to raise more than $100 million to underwrite an outside group to help the president win se

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