Fact Watch: Playing politics with gasoline prices; both parties make questionable claims

By FactCheck.Org

Democrats and Republicans both demagogue the gasoline price issue

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sherrod Brown":

"… increase foreign dependence." In a press release attacking Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio on the day after the Senate vote, the National Republican Senatori …"

The climate change lobby explosion

By Marianne Lavelle

Will thousands of lobbyists imperil action on global warming?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sherrod Brown":

"… United States. Some felt that didn’t go far enough, notably Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown — one of the “Gang of 10” Democrats who said they would have voted d …"

Climate change lobbying dominated by 10 firms

By Marianne Lavelle and Matthew Lewis

Hundreds of lobbyists are cramming into Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building this week for the House Energy and Commerce Committee

Excerpts from this story referencing "McBee Strategic Consulting":

"… mittee adviser to former Missouri Democratic Representative Karen McCarthy.McBee Strategic Consulting — 10 Clients The client list at McBee Strategic Consulting is diverse, a …"

"… aren McCarthy.McBee Strategic Consulting — 10 Clients The client list at McBee Strategic Consulting is diverse, and so are its lobbyists. McBee’s roster includes a bipartis …"

"… system to control greenhouse gases instead.CORRECTION: Samuel Whitehorn of McBee Strategic Consulting was incorrectly identified in the Center’s report as a former Republican …"

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Democrats demand ouster of regulator for not being tough enough with banks

By Shirley Gao

Democrats demand ouster of regulator who doesn't see need for higher capital requirements

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sherrod Brown":

"… banks shouldn't be burdened with capital standards that are too high.Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Thursday s …"

Exporting prices

By M. Asif Ismail

Drug makers' trade group makes the industry's priorities U.S. trade policy

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sherrod Brown":

"… n office, senior officer for Asia-Pacific and pharmaceutical policy," Rep. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, wrote in a recent op-ed. That office, he noted, is "dedicated to …"

Consultant profile: Stevens Reed Curcio & Potholm

By Chris Landers

Major Clients in 2003-2004 include the National Republican Senatorial Committee

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sherrod Brown":

"… ew fire for drawing smoke. The ad criticizing his Democratic opponent Rep. Sherrod Brown's voting record on national security used a pre-Sept.11 image of the World …"

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Another Wall Street bonus tax falters in Congress

By Ben Protess

Bill faces industry opposition and skepticism from New York senators

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sherrod Brown":

"… lout recipients. The Senate never passed a comparable bill.This year, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) proposed a 50 percent tax on executive bonuses above $25,000. A g …"

Chamber spends early, often on GOP congressional candidates

By Peter H. Stone

The nation's largest business lobby taps corporate giants in an attempt to recapture Senate

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sherrod Brown":

"… uding energy, insurance, health care and Wall Street firms.Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, for one, has been targeted by the Chamber with almost $2.5 millio …"

"… tough and expensive messages have irked Democratic targets — especially Sherrod Brown.“Perhaps a pollster somewhere thought Ohioans were averse to a public se …"

Nonprofit profile: 60 Plus Association

By Paul Abowd

Quick stats on 60 Plus Association, supporting Republicans

Excerpts from this story referencing "Montana":

"… expenditures was a TV ad campaign launched in August in Florida, Ohio and Montana featuring mid-century pop icon Pat Boone. The ads targeted Sen. Bill Nelso …"

Nonprofit profile: American Commitment

By Rachael Marcus

Quick stats on the nonprofit group, supporting conservatives

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sherrod Brown":

"… entinel, and in Ohio, where it spent $1.2 million opposing Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, according to the Washington Post.American Commitment also runs NoMandateT …"

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