Payday lenders boost spending on lobbying, campaigns as consumer agency takes shape

By Julie Vorman

Payday lenders more than doubled their spending on federal lobbying to $9.2 million in 2009-10, an investment that defeated Congressional at

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Public Integrity":

"… an tribes to shield themselves from lawsuits and government oversight, the Center for Public Integrity reported in a February investigation as part of its “Debt Deception” s …"

Limousine liberals? Number of government-owned limos has soared under Obama

By Joe Eaton

The number of limousines owned by the federal government has jumped 73 percent in the first two years of the Obama administration

Excerpts from this story referencing "Washington":

"… e reason why there is so much cynicism in the public about what goes on in Washington.” She said terrorism and security has become the catchall justification …"

As IRS crusades against Americans hiding money offshore, Latin American tax cheats flock to U.S. banks

By Michael Hudson

U.S. and its banks called "biggest tax haven" in world

Excerpts from this story referencing "Washington":

"… ican officials have pleaded to get the same deal that Canada has with Washington, but without luck so far.In January, the IRS revived a 2001 plan that woul …"

"… the Cato Institute. The event begins at 10 a.m. ET at IRS headquarters in Washington.A history as a havenInvestigations over the past half century have uncover …"

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Revolving door between SEC, law firms spins at dizzying speed

More than 200 ex-SEC lawyers went back to agency on behalf of clients

Excerpts from this story referencing "Washington":

"… he SEC’s revolving door policy. iWatch News previously reported that the Washington law firm WilmerHale, and its star, William McLucas, who chairs the securit …"

Regulatory brawl over debit cards sidesteps the real fee-setters: card companies

By Amy Biegelsen

Lobbying brawl sidesteps the real fee-setters: card companies

Excerpts from this story referencing "Washington":

"… s and merchants have mounted a major lobbying battle.Advertisements on the Washington, D.C., subway system paid for by banks announce that “Washington is help …"

"… on the Washington, D.C., subway system paid for by banks announce that “Washington is helping giant retailers clean out your wallet.” Hundreds of banks and …"

"… ecause it’s choosing between two business interests,” said Ed Mills, a Washington policy analyst with FBR Capital Markets. “There are no easy answers here …"

For all the blame, credit raters still count on big banks for support

For all the blame, credit raters still have allies in town: big banks

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"… t them billions of dollars. But the agencies still have a powerful ally in Washington: big banks, important clients with whom they have long had a symbiotic rel …"

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Excluded groups want in on health information technology funding

By Kimberly Leonard

Economic stimulus package has $27 billion for health IT; excluded providers are fighting for a slice

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"… y’s $14 trillion debt. In January, Republican House member Jim Jordan of Ohio introduced the Spending Reduction Act, which proposes — among other cuts …"

Human trafficking allegations test diplomatic immunity

By Traver Riggins

Allegations of human trafficking against Qatar diplomat highlight immunity issue

Excerpts from this story referencing "Law":

"… her countries, said Janie Chuang, a professor at the Washington College of Law at American University.In response to the GAO findings, Congress beefed up …"

"… he plaintiffs are represented pro bono by the Jenner & Block Law firm. Lawyers there declined comment for this story.The Embassy of Qatar did not ret …"

ANALYSIS: Pakistani Intelligence Links to Islamic Extremists Run Deep

By Malik Siraj Akbar

What the bin Laden raid means for U.S.-Pakistan intelligence relations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Washington":

"… on ISI intelligence shared with the CIA. Subsequent details revealed that Washington kept the Pakistani authorities in total oblivion, fearing leaks that could …"

"… government discontinue its cooperation with the U.S. in the war on terror. Washington views Pakistan as a key ally in combating Islamic extremism — which has …"

Koch's web of influence

By John Aloysius Farrell

The Koch Industries web of influence

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Public Integrity":

"… is the activity of Koch Industries in the trenches in Washington, where a Center for Public Integrity examination of lobbying disclosure files and federal regulatory records re …"

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