Stimulating hypocrisy: Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

By John Solomon and Aaron Mehta

Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

Boehner's pro-business speech reflects campaign contributions

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

House Republican Leader John Boehner’s high-profile speech yesterday urging the Obama administration to fire its top economic advisers and o

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"… nning for his 11th term in Congress, would be a strong contender to become speaker of the House should Republicans win a majority in that chamber this Novemb …"

Who bankrolls Congress?

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

California Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh once famously said of moneyed political interests: “If you can't take their money, drink their bo
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The Congressional Black Caucus vs. the Blue Dog coalition

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Following the coverage yesterday about the role of fiscally conservative Blue Dog Democrats in the U.S. House who seem to have stymied Presi

Backing Pelosi: A labor of love

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

A labor of love

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"… her Democratic whip in 2001, minority leader in 2002, and the first female speaker of the House in 2007.Pelosi’s strong financing backing from labor unions …"

"… and 2009, and (as of the end of 2008) a 95 percent lifetime score for the speaker.Dating back to the dawn of her House career, Pelosi “seemed likely to de …"

"… l supporter since it endorsed Pelosi in her 1987 primary and, in turn, the speaker has been a good friend to the union. Pelosi has a career 99 percent score …"

"… p;NEA and the union’s health care reform views closely resemble the speaker’s own proposals, which emphasize coverage for the uninsured and creation …"

Harry Reid: In the clearing stands a boxer

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Caitlin Ginley

Senate Majority Leader Reid
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John Boehner: A pro-business agenda

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Caitlin Ginley

A pro-business agenda

Congressional expense reports slowly move online from dusty basement

By Laurel Adams

The House of Representatives took a step toward greater government transparency last year by posting its expense reports online, but the clu

The Chairmen: New House leaders have familiar ties to business, revolving door

By Josh Israel

The Republican takeover of Congress not only apparently gives the Speaker’s gavel to John Boehner, it also elevates up to 25 senior GOP lawm

Campaign finance reform advocates face long-term challenges

By Josh Israel

The current political environment looks bleak for any congressional action soon on disclosure requirements to narrow the Citizens United rul

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"… te presidential public finance system.That was the general consensus among speakers at a conference held this week by non-profit group Common Cause and its a …"

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