With 2014's final recount now in the books, Sunlight takes a final look at our return on investment study for outside groups — some of which can count on a late Christmas present with the start of the new Congress.
Continue readingRetiring Moran in negotiations with Azerbaijani influence group
The retiring Democrat has entered negotiations for future employment with a lobbying firm, an energy company and a nonprofit that advocates for the state run oil company of Azerbaijan. A country with a checkered track record on human rights.
Continue readingFEC meeting pits commission against itself
The latest skirmish between FEC commissioners is whether they should have the power to reign in their own lawyers' outside investigations.
Continue readingElection in the rearview, millions in the bank
The 2014 midterms were a bruising affair — racking up record costs for candidates and outside groups. Some incumbents, however, managed to weather their re-election contests while keeping millions in reserve.
Continue readingWest Virginia ‘outside’ group run by state GOP committee members
Two GOP party leaders appear to be behind an 'outside' group that spent $1.4 million helping to elect Republicans to state offices in West Virginia.
Continue readingChamber of Commerce sees assault on business in campaign finance reform
In an event at the Chamber of Commerce's headquarters, a diverse group of speakers from government, litigation, consulting and academia convened to tackle the intersecting issues surrounding the business community, campaign finance reform and political speech.
Continue readingTwo months, $15 million in political ads on Philly TV
That's what it cost to blast Philadelphians with 14,000 ads. The kicker? It was state candidates doing most of the spending.
Continue readingOutsiders on both sides of immigration mobilizing supporters
Just when you thought it was safe to turn on the TV: More political ads! Blame the immigration debate.
Continue readingKeystone XL: Senate caught between big donors
A handful of moderate Democrats could decide the bill's fate. A vote in either direction could trigger special interest attacks on the campaign trail.
Continue readingThe committee scramble: Who has been paying their dues?
Giving back to the party is an important hurdle for party leadership. Sunlight's analysis of the most generous members finds some surprises.
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