On financial reform bill, 52 percent of lobbyists worked in government

By Caitlin Ginley and M.B. Pell

More than half of the lobbying force seeking to influence landmark financial reform legislation is made up of former members of Congress, Ca

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"… osure requirements. For example, Brian Moran, brother of Rep. Jim Moran, a Virginia Democrat, lobbied on behalf of the Career College Association, on the fina …"

Public Insight Network offers new opportunities for the Center’s investigative reporting

In early November, the Center for Public Integrity launched our partnership with American Public Media's Public Insight Network or PIN — a g

A most favored corporation: Enron prevailed in federal, state lobbying efforts 49 times

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2003 — Enron Corp., which ran a formidable lobbying machine in Washington and state capitals, gained favorable treatm

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"… market was New PowerCo., an Enron spinoff that declared bankruptcy in June.VirginiaVirginiaenacted restructuring legislation in 1999. Competition in power sup …"

"… as New PowerCo., an Enron spinoff that declared bankruptcy in June.VirginiaVirginiaenacted restructuring legislation in 1999. Competition in power supply bega …"

"… t was active in several states, including Louisiana, Arkansas, Florida and Virginia.American Council for Capital FormationThe Council’s goal is to restructu …"

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Club 100: Over 100 Americans gave more than $100,000 to state political parties

By Robert Moore

WASHINGTON, November 21, 2002 — Political party organizations will never do business quite the same way again. ...

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"… sting Network (CBN) Inc. and numerous other faith-based organizations. His Virginia-based Operations Blessing International has received at least $500,000 in …"

"… t $500,000 in federal funding for faith-based organizations. He resides in Virginia Beach, Va.56. Alice Gustafson – $116,020Gustafson is chairwoman and CEO …"

"… ed children. He contributed to Republican party committees in Missouri and Virginia.83. Steve Ballmer – $100,000Ballmer is Microsoft Corp. CEO and a regular …"

Brooks Brothers rioter turns attention to energy this election season

By Marianne Lavelle

An advocacy group run by a political operative with oil industry ties (and a famous photo-op history) is spearheading a late advertising bli

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"… ford, who polls show trailing in the race to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The ads refer to Lunsford’s work 30 years ago, when, as a member of …"

Thanks to sponsors, GOP threw twice the party the Democrats did

By Sean Peoples

October 24, 2000 — Officially, thousands of delegates, legislators and elephant banner-wavers swarmed Philadelphia from July 31 to Aug. 3 to

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"… or of the House Commerce Committee’s retiring chairman, Thomas Bliley of Virginia. The 15-plus sponsors – who all have legislation pending before the comm …"

"… d, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming, July 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p …"

"… kota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming, July 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Host: Philadelphia 2000 …"

"… tion: Doubletree Hotel89. Brunch, July 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Host: West Virginia Republican PartySponsor: Arch Coal (St. Louis-based coal producer that con …"

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$5,000 buys companies access to GOP attorneys general

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 21, 2000 — For as little as $5,000, corporations are buying access to presidential candidate George W. Bush, along wi

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"… er, attorney general of AlabamaMark Earley, secretary, attorney general of VirginiaJohn Cornyn, executive committee member, attorney general of Texas …"

Shays-Meehan opens soft money loophole in the States

By John Dunbar

If the campaign finance reform bill that passed the House becomes law, it will eliminate a colossal loophole

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"… tions on corporate and union giving to state parties, states like Florida, Virginia and Illinois could take a more prominent role in national politics. By con …"

"… . Maine8. Missouri9. Nebraska10. Nevada11. New Mexico12. Oregon13. Utah14. VirginiaNineteen states allow unlimited union contributions to state parties:1. Ala …"

"… tana13. Nebraska14. Nevada15. New Mexico16. Oregon17. Tennessee18. Utah19. VirginiaA soft money primerThe federal/state splitCampaign funds in the U.S. politi …"

Commentary: Profiteering from democracy

By Charles Lewis

In his January 1998 State of the Union address, after decrying the campaign-fund-raising "arms race," Preside

'Drill here. Drill now.' Donate more.

By Marianne Lavelle

Las Vegas casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson upped his ante in former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's unregulated issues-advocacy group in August,

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"… ACs, or committees this election season. Checks for $25,000 each came from Virginia real estate developer Guiseppe Cecchi; Larry Franklin, chief executive of …"

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