Two lawmakers skirt earmark disclosure rule, says watchdog

By Nick Schwellenbach

A new earmarks guessing game has emerged as some lawmakers thwart the intent of House disclosure rules by keeping the public in the dark abo

Tobacco settlement helps everyone but smokers

By John Dunbar

WASHINGTON, December 8, 2000 — Two years after cigarette makers reached a landmark settlement with the states over costs associated with tr

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"… he year that health services lost out to election-year politics.”Connecticut dedicated the majority of its share to fund a freeze on tuition at the Uni …"

"… rity of its share to fund a freeze on tuition at the University of Connecticut and to local property tax relief. New York is spending $250 million for de …"

"… e, which makes it very tough to institute policies or laws that in any way cut or reduce smoking rates, even for youth,” Menisa Marshall, communication …"

"… o companies defenses in the courtroom.The potent combination of state prosecutorial power and the best private attorneys money could buy was too much for …"

Commentary: Lawsuit against Clean Air Act by members of Congress

By Curtis Moore

WASHINGTON, September 5, 2000 — For nearly a quarter-century, almost since the very day of his swearing in as a U.S. senator, Utah Republica

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"… ts. The CSE campaign was costing a “healthy” six figures per week, CSE communications director Brent N. Bahler told National Journal.Although CSE describes itself as “ …"

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FACT CHECK: Debt default 'danger' revisited

By FactCheck.Org

Debt ceiling raised at last possible minute under Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush

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"… never been in danger of doing so.– D'Angelo Gore …"

FACT CHECK: False and misleading claims have plagued the debt debate

By FactCheck.Org

FACT CHECK: Distortions and misrepresentations as the debt debate rages on

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"… nd Turns on the Debt  July 12First Time Flirting with Default?Obama's communications director, Dan Pfeiffer, said the country has "never been in a situation where we ha …"

Commentary: Political mugging in America

By Charles Lewis

Anatomy of an "independent" smear campaign

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"… that he had no idea the money would be used on attack ads. Rick Sloan, the communications director for International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, told th …"

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Family trips

By Marina Walker Guevara

House rules on travel companions were skirted — then loosened

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"… -day trip cost Glamour more than $4,400 in airfare for Lee's mother. Lee's communications director, Nathan Britton, said the congresswoman invited her mother on the trip bec …"

Unregistered advocates?

By Anupama Narayanswamy and Alex Knott

Influential groups sponsoring $20 million in travel not registered to lobby

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"… conversation with anyone from Mercatus about that bill," said Brian Walsh, communications director for Ney. "He introduced that bill to reduce America's dependence on foreig …"

"… atus Center does not engage in lobbying," Carrie Conko, the organization's communications director, said in a written statement for this story. "The Mercatus Center and the …"

Ethics Committee members, staff among the well-traveled

By Robert Brodsky

House legislators mulling rules and their aides took about $1 million in trips

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"… ow.She also traveled frequently for speaking engagements. According to her communications director, Tubbs Jones is in demand to speak on issues such as Social Security, tax …"

Public service, personal gain

Legislators hold private financial interests in laws

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"… ry instance. No matter what the cost in financial gain," said Jay Warshaw, communications director for Daughtry's unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign. "It is confirmed by hi …"

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