Giving back to the party is an important hurdle for party leadership. Sunlight's analysis of the most generous members finds some surprises.
Continue readingCampaign intelligence: Money flows to Republican primaries
Eight states hold primary elections Tuesday, see which groups are spending big to influence your vote in this week's campaign intelligence.
Continue readingBig-time political donor General Motors on Capitol Hill to talk about vehicle recall
When GM's CEO testifies before Congress on the company's faulty vehicles, she could be facing a friendlier-than-expected audience.
Continue readingDoctors lobbying Congress against pay cuts
In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, Democrat and Republican members of Congress are united in backing legislation that would to keep physician pay high under the federal Medicare program.
Continue readingWaxman retires with plenty in the bank, no serious challenger
Henry Waxman has announced his retirement at the end of his 20th term in congress. A look at his influence profile shows the high-profile congressman has relied on the healthcare industry, Washington PACs and Hollywood to finance his electoral efforts.
Continue readingTobacco fueled ads helped tobacco foe Waxman win reelection
In a case of particularly odd political bedfellows, in late September the tobacco manufacturer the Liggett Group and several company executives, including the CEO, contributed more than $33,000 to a pop-up super PAC that would go on to help the candidacy of just one candidate: Rep. Henry Waxman, arguably tobacco's biggest foe in Congress.
The super PAC, the Committee for an Effective and Trusted Congressman, was formed in August and bought $100,000 worth of radio ads to support the California Democrat, who made a national reputation for his anti-tobacco crusades, beginning in the 1990s and continuing to ...
Continue readingFacing tough election, House Democrats contribute to build firewall
House Democrats have contributed nearly $40 million to the congressional campaign committee tasked with protecting the party’s majority in the... View Article
Continue readingOpenSecrets.org Reveals Money Behind Climate Change Debate
Throughout this week and in conjunction with Earth Day, Congress is conducting a series of hearings meant to move legislation... View Article
Continue readingCasino Jack
TPMtv has an interview up with Oscar winning director Alex Gibney about his new documentary “Casino Jack and the United... View Article
Continue readingOne Step Forward for Transparency
Last month, I blogged about the Center for Public Integrity‘s brilliant expose’ “Shadow Government,” dealing with federal advisory committees, the... View Article
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