Koch's web of influence

By John Aloysius Farrell

The Koch Industries web of influence

Excerpts from this story referencing "Verizon":

"… billion in revenues in 2009 — on a par with corporate giants like IBM or Verizon — and stood a close second to Cargill Inc. on the list of the largest pr …"

It's their party: DNC demands boost cost of convention, paid for by special interests

By Meredith O'Brien

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2004 — On the way to running up an estimated $95 million tab for its 2004 presidential nominating convention in Boston,

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"… accepting corporate aid.Bloomberg reporter Jonathan Salant estimated that Verizon donated $3 million to the New York City Host committee, and that IBM has d …"

The Bush 100

By Derrick Wetherell

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2002 — The average net worth of the individual members of the Bush cabinet, including the President and Vice Preside

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"… five companies that lobbied the executive office of the President in 2001: Boeing, Disney, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer.Overall, 22 o …"

"… tax, trade, and regulatory issues, including American International Group, Boeing, and Citigroup. Alcoa-which employed Dam’s boss, Treasury Secretary Paul …"

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

By Josey Ballenger

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 "Verizon":

"… yland)United AirlinesUnited States Telecommunications AssociationUS AirwaysVerizon Communications (along with its competitors SBC and Comcast Corp., Verizon …"

"… sVerizon Communications (along with its competitors SBC and Comcast Corp., Verizon donated goods or services to the convention worth at least $1 million, acc …"

"… overnment, Reliant Energy, Rite Aid, Sempra Energy, Sprint Communications, Verizon, and Washington Mutual.Location: Paramount StudiosPresidential Dinner hono …"

"… overnment, Reliant Energy, Rite Aid, Sempra Energy, Sprint Communications, Verizon, and Washington Mutual.Location: Paramount StudiosReception for Majority T …"

Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

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"… ppi delegationTavern on the GreenRenowned restaurant in Central ParkUnknownVerizonTavern on the GreenRenowned restaurant in Central ParkUnknownAT&TCentra …"

Corporations aim to narrow SEC’s proposed whistleblower protections

By Amy Biegelsen

Midnight is the deadline to weigh in on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s plan to offer whistleblowers a bounty of up to 30 percent o

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"… ssful cases.A 19-page letter jointly sent by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Verizon, Ryder Systems, Inc. and others asked the SEC to require employees to use …"

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An uncivil war: The battle of Loudon

By Dusty Smith

An uncivil war: The battle of Loudon

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"… e county to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and northward into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. To the east of that line is an area of stunning growth, accounting for mo …"

Commentary: Political mugging in America

By Charles Lewis

Anatomy of an "independent" smear campaign

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"… world, which also has a large lobbying network representing companies like Verizon, Entergy-Koch LP, and Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of Ameri …"

Under pressure

By Robert Morlino

Hot-button issues spur lobby spending as some states weaken disclosure

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"… s spurred the major local phone companies—SBC Communications, BellSouth, Verizon and Qwest—to deploy lobbyists around the capitals and fight rate freezes …"

Industry of influence nets more than $10 billion

By Alex Knott

Shadowy lobbyists ignore rules and exploit connections

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"… tion of State, County and Municipal Employees; and Ivan Seidenberg, CEO of Verizon. Between cocktails, lunches and Senate office meetings, Kerry met with the …"

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