In setback for corporate lobbyists, whistleblowers can take tips first to government investigators

By Michael Hudson

SEC rules also award generous bounties to tipsters

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… the SEC in criminal or civil cases against corporate wrongdoers.Led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, dozens of big companies such as Google Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. …"

Financial reform this week: Will SEC's final whistleblower rule require first filing internal complaint?

By Julie Vorman

Your guide to Dodd-Frank law deadlines, hearing and events for the week of May 23

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… employees to go straight to the agency to report suspected misconduct. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged the SEC to give companies a chance to police themselves by requiring …"

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 "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… nce. Among those in attendance: Bill Miller, the political director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which has announced a record election budget of $75 million; former Sen. N …"

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Analysis — Insurers’ ‘friends’ will influence public option debate in Conn.

By Wendell Potter

Health insurers in Connecticut will call on some of their longtime allies to help turn the public and state lawmakers against the idea of cr

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… late public opinion. Two such allies fit the bill for insurance firms: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). As Bloomberg …"

Analysis — The insurers’ real agenda for change

By Wendell Potter

Former executive says big firms don't want reform law repealed, but they do want to strip key regulations and consumer protections....

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… costs.” The AMC later joined a broader coalition that included the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers to defeat the Clinton plan. …"

Analysis – Pay much attention to the insurers behind the curtain

By Wendell Potter

Wendell Potter looks at the GOP budget plan

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… industry knew it had to enlist the support of longtime allies such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business and the National Associat …"

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Analysis – The ‘Front Group’ hall of shame

By Wendell Potter

Today is the day health insurers and their allies plan to launch their brand new front group the Choice and Competition Coalition.

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"… the insurance industry’s big lobbying group; AHIP’s longtime ally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; PhRMA, the drug makers’ lobbying group, and the National Association of …"

Analysis — Are seniors paying attention to Paul Ryan's plan for Medicare?

By Wendell Potter

ANALYSIS: Republicans sold seniors a bill of goods on health care reform and Medicare

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… slashed their benefits.The insurance industry funneled $86 million to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to pay for TV ads that charged that the new law would “cut Medicare.” …"

The climate change lobby explosion

By Marianne Lavelle

Will thousands of lobbyists imperil action on global warming?

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… weigh in.The nation’s largest and most powerful industry groups — the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers — are now leading voices a …"

"… the cost to industry.But the nation’s largest business organization, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, led a high-profile campaign against the legislation. Environmentalists, m …"

"… r, with 610 registered lobbyists. And that doesn’t even count the mighty U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which ran ads featuring energy-starved Americans cooking eggs over candle …"

John Boehner unapologetic about pro-business agenda

By Aaron Mehta

“I am the business community.” So declared John Boehner in a September interview with CNN, and his campaign contribution track record bears

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… al Markets Association’s PACs.He earned their support by voting with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 93 percent of the time over his career. The AFL-CIO says he voted against …"

"… with conservative and business lobbyists, including representatives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other influential trade associations. In Washington, those sorts of re …"

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