Yesterday, the House passed a GOP bill that eliminates the mandate for nonprofit groups to disclose their donors to the IRS.
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 readingIs Donald Trump really self-funding his presidential campaign?
When we previously dissected Donald Trump’s claim of self-funding his campaign last November, it wasn't exactly true. But after examining the latest fundraising numbers, his assertion now holds a bit more weight.
Continue readingIn the Kentucky Derby of political giving, one horse laps the field
While bettors will be spending big on the thoroughbreds racing to win Saturday's 139th Kentucky Derby, many of the horses' owners have been making their own high-stakes bets — the kind that could pay off in much more than roses.
Continue readingStanley Cup runneth over with political cash: NHL owners scored big for GOP
According to data from Sunlight's Influence Explorer, National Hockey League owners provided more than $3 million to politicians, PACs and independent expenditure groups during the 2012 election cycle.
Continue reading11th Hour SC-1 Fundraising Plummets for Sanford
While the Republican establishment has deserted former Gov. Mark Sanford in his bid for South Carolina’s first district, a dedicated few are still giving thousands to his campaign at the 11th hour.
Continue readingMax Baucus announces retirement plans with $5 million in campaign bank account
The retirement of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus comes as a surprise because the veteran Montana Democrat appeared to be doing everything necessary to prepare for a tough race in a Republican-leaning state.
Continue readingTax preparers lobby heavily against simple filing
As Americans struggle through complex rules and messy paperwork to meet today's tax deadline, it might be somewhat discomforting to know that some companies are lobbying against simplifying the arduous process.
Continue readingBaseball’s (political) heavy hitters
While MLB players will be taking the field for Sunday's opening day games in hopes of winning a World Series title in October, team owners may have their sights set on winning a different sort of Fall Classic.
Continue readingNHL champs LA Kings visit White House, but owners wish someone else were in it
If Los Angeles Kings owners Ed Roski and Phil Anschutz had their way during last year's election, someone other than President Obama would be greeting the Stanley Cup champions Tuesday when they arrive in D.C. for the traditional White House fete.
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