In an increasingly global society, how can we track transnational political influence? We examined the state of international lobbying disclosure.
Continue readingDonald Trump is not draining the swamp
One of Donald Trump's campaign promises was to "drain the swamp" in Washington. He's not off to a great start.
Continue readingAs the smoke clears on his career, Boehner cashes in thanks to lobbying loopholes
About a year ago when Boehner announced his departure from Congress, USA Today surmised the Speaker could “cash in as a lobbyist.” Not even a year after retiring, Boehner is now cashing checks thanks to his work on behalf of myriad special interests.
Continue readingInfluence at the DNC: More than 60 superdelegates are registered lobbyists
Many Democratic superdelegates also happen to be lobbyists for interests like big banks, payday lenders, healthcare insurers and unions, a Sunlight Foundation investigation shows.
Continue readingWhat is shadow lobbying? How influence peddlers shape policy in the dark
What exactly is a shadow lobbyist? How do they avoid registering? How did we get here? We dive into the world of behind-the-scenes influence.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: FEC delays decision on foreign political money
TOP NEWS: The Federal Election Commission mulled over its options to curb foreign political money and chose to punt until... View Article
Continue readingDark money group spends $200,000 on ads opposing Puerto Rico debt relief bill
A dark money group, the Center for Individual Freedom, has purchased at least $200,000 in ads in Washington, D.C., an attempt to influence lawmakers crafting economic legislation to assist Puerto Rico's dire financial situation.
Continue readingAfter years of lobbying, Tom Daschle finally registers as a lobbyist
After 10 years of "policy advising," "strategic consulting" and "government affairs" work, Tom Daschle is finally registering as an out-and-out lobbyist.
Continue readingDozens of groups lobby heavily on criminal justice reform bill
A major sentencing reform bill has drawn major attention — 28 groups have lined up to lobby on both sides of the legislation.
Continue readingHelp us track which Democratic superdelegates are lobbyists
There are 712 “superdelegates” that will play a role in deciding the Democratic nominee for president. Help us figure out which ones are engaged in lobbying — registered or otherwise.
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