There are 435 members of the House of Representatives up for re-election this year, but how many of those races will actually be competitive — and how many will see an influx of money in an effort to influence the outcome?
Continue reading‘Aren’t there limits on campaign contributions?’ and other questions you’re too embarrassed to ask
I thought there were limits on campaign contributions? You're right — sort of.
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 readingElection agency mulls options to curb foreign political money, punts till summer
The FEC is considering options to curb foreign political money — but punted the actual decision until the summer months.
Continue readingHow big-money lobbying is making Tax Day even more complicated
As millions of Americans pay to use software like TurboTax or a tax professional fill out their forms, many are surely wondering: Isn’t there an easier way? There is, or at least there could be.
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 readingWhy are there so many anonymous companies in Delaware?
Americans don’t need offshore companies in tiny island nations to hide their money. America has Delaware.
Continue readingJohn Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ dives into congressional partying with Sunlight data
This past Sunday, the Sunlight Foundation’s Political Party Time database was featured on HBO’s "Last Week Tonight" with John Oliver.
Continue readingThe top 10 big-money Senate races in 2016 — so far
Since the fate of the Senate is at stake in November, we examined the campaign finance data around the most expensive contests using Sunlight's Real-Time Influence Explorer tool.
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.
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