Ex-GOP whip blunt gave earmarks and got campaign cash through the 'Murtha Method'

By Josh Israel, Josh Israel and Josh Israel

Rep. Roy Blunt’s Congressional Web site notes that “while Washington politicians claim they can spend your money better than you can, the fe

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"… nd is currently a candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Missouri. …"

"… ose represented by former-staffers-turned lobbyists.Records show that Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., was involved in a controversial earmarking process when he was the …"

The paper trail behind Tom DeLay's indictment and Roy Blunt's 527

WASHINGTON, September 29, 2005 — Although Representative Tom DeLay, R-Texas, was indicted for allegedly laundering corporate donations throu

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"… y leader has engaged in similar—albeit legal—activities.Representative Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who has temporarily replaced DeLay, accepted hundreds of thousands …"

Indictment of a system

By Elizabeth Brown and Alex Knott

Like DeLay's committee, groups run by 30 other members of Congress took corporate money and transferred funds to national party accounts

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"… almost $250,000 in transfers to national party committees.Similarly, Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who has temporarily replaced DeLay as House Majority Leader, accep …"

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New GOP House leader has many old ties to K Street

By The Center for Public Integrity

Rep. John Boehner's task of reducing lobbyists' influence on Congress is made more difficult with 14 former staffers now working for lobbies

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"… ntly work for major K Street operations.The other two candidates were Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Rep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.). Blunt had at least three former s …"

Candidates for GOP House Leader also have ties to K Street

By Elizabeth Brown

At least 19 former staff members are lobbyists

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"… s of the committees they chair, to work for major K Street operations.Rep. Roy Blunt, (R-Mo.), Rep. John Boehner, (R-Ohio), and Rep. John Shadegg, (R-Ariz.), a …"

So much travel in so little time

By Robert Brodsky

Former DeLay staffer racked up $85,000 in travel in 26 months

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"… o worked for two Republicans, then-Rep. Dick Armey of Texas and later Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, during the 5½-year period studied.Gaston's total for airfare …"

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As FEMA funds run out, senators from states with most disasters oppose funding bill

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Some senators supported disaster aid before they voted against it

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"… or a bill that would put this country in further financial straits.”Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri broke with Republicans on the Sept. 13 vote, but opposed advan …"

Scandalized DOE loan program has Romney connection

By Michael Beckel

Scandalized federal loan program was lobbied by Romney fundraiser.

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"… in April, while Blunt collected $28,700.Notably, Blunt is the wife of Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), who has been one of Romney’s biggest boosters on Capitol Hill. …"

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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Much ado on Hill about little

By The Associated Press

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Congress makes noise but few laws ahead in summer lead-up to Election Day

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"… t good tax policy and bad tax policy as anything else," said Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, the Senate's liaison to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. As …"

Gun lobby's money and power still holds sway over Congress

By Alan Berlow and Gordon Witkin

But lawmakers' fear may not be entirely justified.

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"… n in one race to more than $2.6 million spent on the 2010 election of Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo. A total of 38 of those senators have gotten $15,000 or more in over …"