Tobacco company penalties may signal U.S. crackdown on industry practices overseas

By Traver Riggins and Ricardo Sandoval Palos

A flurry of federal enforcement action targeting payoffs by subsidiaries of two U.S. tobacco companies may signal a broader regulatory assau

Overview: The tobacco lobby goes global

By Ricardo Sandoval Palos

The tobacco lobby goes global

Excerpts from this story referencing "Virginia":

"… , paying almost $30 million in combined fines. In late October, a judge in Virginia sentenced Elkin to probation, saying the former tobacco executive had face …"

Hedge funds bet heavily on Republicans at end of election

By Peter H. Stone and Michael Isikoff

A small network of hedge fund executives pumped at least $10 million into Republican campaign committees and allied groups in last year’s el

Excerpts from this story referencing "Virginia":

"… rit important leadership positions.Incoming Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia has been critical of the “carried interest” proposal in the House and …"

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Hal Rogers — Appropriations Committee?

By Peter H. Stone

Kentucky’s Hal Rogers, a prime candidate to take over the powerful U.S. House Appropriations Committee, which controls federal spending, has

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"… spending bill requiring that the Department of Homeland Security retain a Virginia trade group that had sponsored trips for him, criticism ensued, and the no …"

Americans for Job Security — how a shadow group hustles for funds

By Peter H. Stone

Long-time GOP operative David Carney is hardly a household name like Karl Rove. But among Republican strategists and fundraisers in Washingt

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"… use contests in states such as New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The group also ran ads to help Republican Scott Brown win his Massachuset …"

Fred Malek

By Peter H. Stone

Republicans nationwide have long relied on Washington venture capitalist Fred Malek to haul in big bucks for their committees and campaigns,
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Gingrich cements ties to religious leaders

By Peter H. Stone

Newt Gingrich spinoff group aims to raise as much as $1 million to spend on religious-blessed political issues in coming months...

Excerpts from this story referencing "Virginia":

"… nd the Senate requiring a balanced budget amendment. Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia and Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah have introduced similar bills, which conserva …"

Federal judge with medical industry investments rules against health care law

By Laurel Adams

U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson, who ruled Monday that the health care reform law is unconstitutional, holds financial investments in healt

Excerpts from this story referencing "Virginia":

"… cial investments in the medical industry. Vinson and Judge Henry Hudson of Virginia are the two judges to rule against the health care law. Both were appointe …"

Darrell Issa — Oversight and Government Reform Committee

By Josh Israel

Officials from the Obama administration will likely be frequent visitors to this panel once Darrell Issa takes the gavel....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Virginia":

"… avis in 2003. And in January 2009, he succeeded retiring Rep. Tom Davis of Virginia as ranking member — the top member of the minority party — of the Hous …"

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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"… Blunt’s successor (and then-chief deputy Republican whip) Eric Cantor of Virginia received earmarks in the overall appropriations bill at all — Blunt is a …"

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