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 "White House":

"… on Bureau the power to regulate payday lenders , but Elizabeth Warren, the White House special adviser who is setting up the new agency has not yet indicated wha …"

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 "White House":

"… au with testimony from Elizabeth Warren, the special adviser chosen by the White House to help set up the agency. Hearing begins at 1400 ET. Wednesday, May …"

Koch's web of influence

By John Aloysius Farrell

The Koch Industries web of influence

Excerpts from this story referencing "White House":

"… urb or eliminate the tax on inheritances.The final tax deal reached by the White House and Republicans in Congress in December set the estate tax at 35 percent. …"

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Government agencies blew $125 billion on improper payments

By Laurel Adams

GAO identifies $125 billion in improper government payments in 2010

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"… ogram with about $59 billion in disbursements for 2010. …"

ATF let hundreds of U.S. weapons fall into hands of suspected Mexican gunrunners

By John Solomon, David Heath and Gordon Witkin

Front-line agents and Sen.Charles Grassley are sharply questioning a federal investigation that allowed hundreds of guns to move across the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… ican President Felipe Calderon met today at the White House with President Barack Obama.The presidential get-together was already expected to be tense, as frictio …"

Fact Check: Obama releases long-form birth certificate to try to satisfy critics

By FactCheck.Org

FACT CHECK: Obama releases long-form birth certificate to quell birthers

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"… issue will not be put to rest." Tell us about it, Mr. President. …"

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Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… rge of interest and growth.”Uniquely positioned, indeed.One of President Barack Obama’s most prolific fundraisers, Westly was among guests at January’s stat …"

Coal is back, even as the Obama administration pushes green energy

By Jeremy Borden and Jim Morris

Improving economy requires electricity, so Big Coal is back

Excerpts from this story referencing "White House":

"… has underscored a place for “clean coal.”Such mixed messages from the White House took fresh form in recent days.On April 14, environmentalists hailed an ag …"

Skipping safeguards, officials rushed benefit to a politically-connected energy company

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Did White House hurry to spur jobs - or favor firm backed by fundraiser?

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"… rgy and exactly what the Recovery Act is all about,” said Vice President Joe Biden, appearing via satellite from Washington.“The promise of clean energy is …"

The politics of energy: Oil and gas

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2003 — The sweeping energy bill now pending in Congress offers a geyser of new tax breaks and other government good

Excerpts from this story referencing "Politics":

"… the $779,486 he has raised so far, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The oil and gas industry as a whole has given DeLay $48,575, or about six …"

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