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Not Tierra, who is black, and whose nursing ambitions could be delayed by another brutal electric bill. Not Ambar, a Latina and an aspiring lawyer who just lost the only home she ever knew.
Dave. Who is white, and who thought, finally, he'd made it. Who broke his back for a dream—a pension, a getaway cottage, security—that seems to be wavering in the Lake Erie haze.
He grew up in Detroit, where the upward mobility of the American middle class could be seen every Friday afternoon. Factory workers, driving cars they'd built, crowded I-75, heading north to their cottages. That was the deal that Dave Miller signed up for when he dropped out of Wayne State University and followed his dad into the firefighting ranks. The deal was supposed to include decent wages, health insurance, tuition, retirement, mortgages, and maybe, with overtime pay, a boat and a house on the lake—a physical reminder that hard work still pays like it always did.
"Here's the ticket! Twenty-five years, a pension, health care, and nine working days a month—that's how they sold it," Dave says. Nobody mentioned going 10 years without a raise; or starting a construction company on the side to make ends meet; or wondering if he shouldn't just sell the little lake cottage that his hard work bought, because he struggles just to make it up there.
Nobody said that one day Dave, 41, would sit around a table with five other white firefighters and admit, to nods of approval, that his hope for his kids' future "takes a hit when shit goes sour." It is 5 p.m. on a Thursday. He was supposed to escape to the lake 36 hours ago. He feels like he is running out of time.
It is early in the evening on a Monday in South Carolina when Tierra Stewart, 22, leaves the maroon tents where her extended family has passed the day barbecuing and catching up. She loads her 3-year-old boy into her aunt's Jeep, damp blades of grass clinging to his white high-tops. Her cousin points the car down the highway away from their small hometown and back to the little house that Tierra shares with her son, Quay.
There is a $300 electric bill waiting for her there, the second one in a row. Both have been surprises, far more than she expected when she moved into the house this summer. To pay one electric bill—just that bill—Tierra will work eight straight days in two jobs, caring for senior citizens and disabled people. She knows that one more unexpectedly large bill, or one more problem with the car that has already broken down once this year, would devastate her fragile finances. But still, she dreams.
Tierra dreams of becoming a nurse; of wearing cotton hospital scrubs; of traveling outside of South Carolina. She wants to own a house and a car. She wants to earn at least $15 an hour—an annual salary of about $31,000. "I've never made more than $13 an hour," she says. "Thirty thousand would be good for me." She has grand plans for the sleepy boy in the backseat. "He will go off to college," she says. "I don't want him to be here pining on any women, his mom neither. I want him to be somebody. I want him to be successful."
It is mid-morning on a Thursday on the lower west side of Chicago, and the late summer air blows in a chill. Ambar Gonzalez pulls a gray hooded sweatshirt over her sweater. She navigates her neighborhood from the passenger side of a rental car. She is 25, and she has never lived anywhere but this neighborhood. There is my grammar school, she says. There is the school where my friends went. There is the coal plant; I think it gave me my asthma. There is my church. They just washed the bricks. It's even more gorgeous inside. Turn here.
Suddenly the voice that crackled with possibilities during breakfast—a job downtown! law school in Washington, D.C.!—deadens. She is back on a block that she crosses only if she's riding with friends and they forget where they are. There it is on the corner: weather-beaten yellow brick, with red-and-white awnings. It's the home she grew up in, the one that the economy made it impossible for her family to keep. "Turn," she says.
The house appears again, this time on the left. Freckles tighten around her light brown eyes. Do you ever think about buying it back? "Yes," she says, instantly. "Even if I don't live there, I want it to be my house." It gives her direction: She will leave, she will learn, she will win the job that will bring her back to claim the cradle of her middle-class dreams.
Like Dave, Tierra, and Ambar, others in America's working class still dream of a better life and the totems—the cottage, the uniform, the house—that represent it, even in the grips of an economy that has snuffed so many hopes. The dreams vary with the color of the dreamers' skin, though not in the way you'd expect.
This article appears in the October 8, 2011 edition of National Journal Magazine.


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text: Front Back View larger Car Show CS-GM1010-P11 Navigation Receiver Custom-fit replacement for select 2006-up GM factory radios Item #: 135CGM1010 1 Review This item is no longer available. Original Price: $999.99 Shop all In-dash GPS Navigation Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Ken Nail Factory look, aftermarket performance Like the look of your factory stereo, but wish it could do more? This Car Show multimedia receiver fits perfectly in the dash of select 2006-up GM vehicles, giving you touchscreen navigation, DVD movie playback, CD/MP3 playback, and Bluetooth® connectivity. A built-in virtual CD changer stores the music from six of your favorite CDs in the receiver's memory, or you can use the USB input to access thumb drives loaded with music files. iPod control is built in — just connect your player and hit the road with your favorite playlists. Keep your OnStar and other GM options Car Show builds their systems to exactly match your GM vehicle's dash opening and wiring — and you'll even get to keep using your OnStar system, XM Satellite Radio tuner, rear seat entertainment system, and other GM factory options. The built-in mounting brackets and included plug-and-play wiring harnesses let you install the receiver without having to splice wires or modify your dash, plus you don't need an expensive adapter to keep your door chimes and turn signals. Car Show even includes an adapter that you can wire in to keep your steering wheel audio controls working with your new receiver. GPS navigation built in Car Show puts you in command on the road. You can navigate to specific addresses or any of the 11 million points of interest the high-resolution 7" touchscreen display shows maps of the U.S. in easy-to-read detail, including 3-D building views in many cities. A built-in database of 2500 red-light and speed cameras provides valuable driving info, while features like Lane Information and Junction View eliminate those last-minute surprises. Bluetooth convenience and safety You can make and take calls without having to touch your compatible Bluetooth phone you'll hear your caller over the car's speakers, while the built-in microphone picks up your voice. Three microphone sensitivity settings ensure that your caller will hear you loud and clear. You can also stream music from your compatible mobile device to the Car Show receiver. Video center You can watch DVDs on the 7" screen while parked, and this receiver will work with your GM factory rear seat entertainment system. You can also use an optional audio/video output to add rear video screens then use the dual zone feature to let your passengers watch movies on optional rear screens while you listen to music up front. Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles. iPod note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter. Product Highlights:General features:in-dash DVD/CD player with internal amplifier (25 watts RMS/45 peak x 4 channels)7" touchscreencustom-fit receiver designed for select 2006-up GM vehicle dash openingsbuilt-in memory for navigation with maps of US, 11 million points of interest (POI), and 3D views in major citiesbuilt-in virtual 6-disc CD changerretains OnStar® functionality (subscription required), factory Bluetooth, and factory XM satellite radioAudio/visual features:plays CDs, DVDs, SD cards, and USB memory devices (see Hands-on Research for full capabilities)Dolby Digital decoding built indual-zone video with optional adapter3-band EQ with six preset tone curvesExpandability:iPod control built inworks with factory XM satellite radio tuner (adapter included)inputs: USB input, SDHC card slot, optional rear-view camera input, optional aux input, optional A/V inputOther information:built-in steering wheel controls interface (some wiring required)warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Why install a car stereo with built-in GPS? Imagine taking a trip as your car's receiver gives you directions, finds the best restaurant for dinner, and plays movies for your back seat denizens. Navigation receivers cover all the bases, with GPS guidance, DVD playback, and a host of other useful features. You can search through millions of points of interest to locate gas stations, restaurants, museums, and other interesting spots, wherever you are. Most receivers offer Bluetooth capability for hands-free calling, along with the ability to search through your iPod playlists with touchscreen controls. Car Show CS-GM1010-P11 Navigation Receiver Reviews Average Customer Review: 1 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. 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I tested everything before snapping everything back up and the functionality with the existing controls was spot on. Onstar works, steering controls work, I also installed the optional backup camera and it works perfectly with no wire splicing. Pros: Great stock look. Beautiful maps. Turn by turn navigation that is uncomplicated Cons: Would have liked detailed instructions on the placement of the GPS antenna. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual GPS navigation/multimedia headunit with integrated 7" touchscreen monitor (15A fuse installed in chassis) 4GB SDHC memory card with map information (pre-installed) Bose Amp Harness (DP-GM1012) Speaker/Non-Amp harness (DP-GM1016) 35" USB cable (with a female USB type-A connector on one end and a male mini-USB type-B connector on other end) 6.5' iPod cable GPS antenna (with attached 10' cable terminated by an SMB connector Self-adhesive metal plate Self-adhesive magnetic pad Two-side tape Owner's Manual Navigation User Manual Quick Start Guide Installation Guide Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant No RMS Power Output 25 watts Peak Output 45 watts RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz Preamp Outputs None Sub Preamp Outputs No Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No Video Screen Yes Preamp Voltage N/A Display Color Key Button Color White EQ Bands 3 Wireless Remote No Steering Wheel Control Compatible Built-in Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Optional Audio/video Input USB Input Front Memory Card Slot Builtin flash, USB, SD/S Bluetooth Compatible Built-in Satellite Radio Ready XM HD Radio No Navigation Yes iPod Compatibility Full size Classic/5Gen Nano Nano7/Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/ Touch Touch5/Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/To Mini --- iPhone Phone5/Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS Tuner FM Sensitivity --- European Tuning No Seek/Scan Both Radio Data System Yes Product Research System Compatibility Display Features Built-in Navigation Audio Section Radio Functions Disc/SDHC memory card Playback USB/iPod Connectivity AV Connections Bluetooth/Steering-Wheel Control System Compatibility Overview: The CarShow GPS Navigation & Multimedia In-Dash 2DIN head unit (CS-GM1010-P11) offers a factory look for select 2006-2011 GM vehicles (with GM29-Bit Data CAN Bus system). The CarShow GPS Navigation & Multimedia In-Dash 2DIN head unit will fit perfectly in the dash without the use of a kit and comes supplied with direct plug-in factory harnesses. Current compatible vehicles include (as of 4/12/2012): Make Model Year Buick Enclave 2008-2011 Lucerne 2008-2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 2007-2011 Silverado 2007-2011 Tahoe 2007-2011 Traverse 2007-2011 Impala 2007-2011 Equinox 2007-2009 Monte Carlo 2006-2008 Express Vann 2008-2011 GMC Acadia 2007-2011 Sierra 2007-2011 Yukon 2007-2011 Hummer H2 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook 2007-2010 Vue 2008-2010 Note: GM vehicles contain a number of different audio systems. This CarShow head unit (CS-GM1010-P11) is designed to cover specific GM vehicles with amplified (Bose) and non-amplified Audio Systems. It is not compatible with the Bose Centerpoint system. As always, please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to verify compatibility with your vehicle. OnStar Compatible: This unit is compatible with GM's factory OnStar system. Display Features High-Resolution Touch-Screen LCD Display: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit features a 7" high-resolution, wide-screen, touchscreen LCD display. You can adjust the brightness, color, and contrast of the display. The display also offers three dimmer settings (Bright, Dim, and Off). In addition, you can set the LCD monitor to display a Widescreen, Letter-Box, or Pan&Scan image. Start Up Time: The CarShow GPS Navigation & Multimedia head unit (CS-GM1010-P11) has a start up time of approximately 20 seconds from Off to an audio/video source screen; and another 65 seconds to the map screen for a total start up time of approximately 1 minute 25 seconds from Off to the navigation map screen. Spectrum Audio Display: The unit features a spectrum audio display when listening to music. Screen Saver: The unit's screen saver will display after 3-4 minutes of no operation. Hard-Key Controls: The unit also features rotary volume and tuning knobs, along with push-button controls along the left and right side of the LCD screen. Parking Brake Detection: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit contains a built-in DVD player and integrated LCD monitor, which is not intended for viewing while driving. The unit's video player is disabled when the vehicle is in motion through a connection to your vehicle's parking brake. Rear Seat Entertainment: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit is compatible with factory rear seat audio/video entertainment. The selected video source for the unit's rear video output can be displayed on your vehicle's factory overhead monitor, even though you will not be able to view it on the unit's built-in LCD monitor while you are driving. The same audio from the vehicle speakers will play through the factory rear seat audio. You can continue to use your vehicle's rear-seat entertainment controls. Built-in Navigation Navigation Mapping Software: The map database (by TeleAtlas) used by the CarShow CS-GM1010-P11 was created using high-resolution aerial and land based data collection. Navigation data is stored on a pre-installed 4GB SDHC memory card for quick access and response. The head unit provides map coverage of the entire United States (all 50 states). The unit's integrated iGo Primo navigation software provides turn-by-turn visual and voice assistance to direct you to your selected destination. The built-in software quickly calculates step-by-step directions to any destination available on the included navigation map. Note: The pre-installed 4GB SDHC memory card must remain in the head unit during navigation. If the SDHC memory card is removed, you will not be able to access the head unit's navigation functions. When you reinsert the SDHC memory card, the head unit must be reset to restore navigation functions. The navigation content on the SDHC memory card contains a License Code. This code cannot be moved to different cards. If the SDHC memory card is lost or damaged in anyway , it will render this Navigation system inoperable. Damaged or deleted files on the navigation SDHC memory card are not covered under the product warranty. Map Updates: Car navigation maps are frequently updated. While this database was judged to be as accurate as possible at the time of its release, a map database can never be 100% accurate. Road information that is maintained in the map databases, such as turn restrictions or road names may change over time. It is easy to keep the navigation system up to date. Simply download new map data from naviextras.com, store the updated map data on a SD card and insert it into the head unit via the front-panel SD card slot. GPS (Global Position System): The unit's built-in navigation helps you find your way to your destination with an integrated GPS receiver & external GPS antenna. The CarShow CS-GM1010-P11 features a built-in SiRFprima GPS receiver and includes an external magnetic GPS antenna. The head unit uses Global Position System (GPS) satellites, and a digital roadway map database to calculate and display vehicle positioning and travel direction. The unit considers vehicle speed an heading changes, together with longitude and latitude information, to accurately determine vehicle heading and position on a digital map. Signal from GPS satellites are used to determine the vehicle location. Three (good) or four (best) satellites must be receive to accurately determine location. Note: This unit does not transmit your GPS position, so others cannot track you. On-Screen Map: The unit's on-screen map shows your vehicle's current position (a red arrow by default), the recommended route (an orange line), the surrounding map area, and your destination as a checkered flag. The on-screen map shows streets, roads, and highways in a way that is similar to how a paper road map shows them. A road's width and colors corresponds to their importance, so you can easily tell a freeway from a small street. When navigating a route, the top section of the map screen shows information about your next route maneuver and the next street or the next city/town. When approaching a turn, the map screen will zoom in and raise the view angle to let you easily recognize your maneuver at the next junction. If the next turn is at a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to be flat so you can see the road in front of you. The map also displays data; such as the posted speed limit, your current speed, current time, distance to your destination, time left before you reach your destination, and your arrival time. 2D/3D Map Mode: The navigation head unit allows you to view its on-screen map in a 2D (two-dimensional) or 3D (three-dimensional) view. Similar to paper road maps, the 2D mode, shows you streets, roads, and elevation by color. In 3D mode, you can see the altitude and elevations differences. You can distinguish between valleys, mountains, and elevated roads. In selected cities 3D landmarks and 3D buildings are also displayed. Color Mode: The navigation map screen uses different color themes (Day/Night) during the day and during the night for both the map and the menu screen. Daytime colors are similar to paper road maps, and the menus are bright. The night color themes use dark colors for large objects to keep the average brightness of the screen low. You can also set the navigation unit to switch between daytime and night color modes automatically based on the current time and GPS position. Lane Information & Signposts: The unit's navigation map offers helpful lane information & signpost guidance. Lane Information: When driving on multilane roads, it is important to take the appropriate lane in order to follow the recommended route. If lane information is available in the map data, the map screen will display the lanes and their directions using small arrows at the bottom of the map. Highlighted arrows represent the lanes you need to take. Signposts: Where additional information is available, signposts substitute arrows. Signposts are displayed at the top of the map. The color and style of the signposts are similar to the real ones you can see above the road or by the roadside, They show the available destinations and the number of the road the lane leads to. Junction View: If you are approaching a freeway exit or a complex intersection and the needed information exists, the map is replaced with a 3D view of the junction. The lanes you need to take are displayed with arrows. Signposts can also be present, if information is available. Tunnel View: When entering a tunnel, the map is replaced with a generic tunnel image so that surface roads and buildings cannot distract you. Audible Alerts: The CS-GM1010-P11 offers various audible alerts and functions to help you get to your destination safely. Voice Guidance (Text-to-Speech): In addition to graphic directions, the receiver provides voice guidance and turn-by-turn directions. You can select from English, French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese audible languages. The volume of the voice prompts can be increased with increases in speed to overcome road noise. Voice guidance can be turned off if you prefer. Safety Alert: This function can warn you when you approach road safety cameras, school zones, or railroad crossings (if available). You can also add your own alert points. Beeps or the spoken type of alert will be heard when you are approaching of these points. Speed Limit Warning: Some maps may contain information about the speed limits of certain road segments. The head unit provides an audible warning if you exceed the recommended speed limit. Where Am I?: This screen contains information about the current position (or approximately the last known position if GPS reception is not available) and a button to search for POIs nearby. Find Menu: The Find Menu gives you many different ways to choose your destination or insert a waypoint in your current route. An on-screen keyboard appears to allow you to enter your destination from one of the following categories: Destination Search Description Find on Map Search for a destination by scrolling the map display. Find Address Enter a full address or part of an address, or two intersecting streets. Find Places Search for over 11,000,000 points-of-interest (POIs) by name or category; search near your current location, in a specific city, along your current route, or near your destination. Favorites Store your favorite locations for easy recall. History Destinations that you have set previously. Coordinates Enter geographic coordinates (latitude & longitude). Route Calculation: The built-in navigation system calculates the route base on your preferences. You can choose from the following: Route Method: You can choose which route method (Fastest, Shortest, Green, or Easy) the navigation unit should use when calculating your route. Fastest: give a quick route, if you can travel at or near the speed limit on all roads. Usually the best section for fast and normal cars Shortest: gives a route that has the smallest total distance of all possible routes. It can be practical for slow vehicles Green: gives a quick, but full efficient route based on the fuel consumption data you provide Easy: results in a route with fewer turns and no difficult maneuvers Avoidances: You can tell the navigation unit to avoid certain types of roads along your calculated route, such as - Highways, Tolls, Carpool/HOV, Unpaved Roads, and/or Ferries. Inserting Via-Points: You can expand your route by inserting via-points (intermediate destinations). Itinerary: The Itinerary is the list of the route events and driving instructions. Trip Logs: Trip logs contain useful information about your trip. Trip logs can be saved manually when you reach your destination or automatically along your route. Trip log data includes - Start/End Time, Avg./Max. Speed, Total/Driving/Stopped Time, Total Distance, and Min./Max. Altitude. Detour: This screen contains quick detour possibilities during navigation so you can bypass a part of the route. Automatic Route Recalculation: The unit will automatically recalculate your route if you stray from the navigation unit's previously calculated route. Audio Section MOSFET Amplifier: The CarShow navigation/multimedia head unit is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the CarShow receiver are as follows: Full Bandwidth Power: 25 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD) Maximum Output Power: 45 watts x 4 channels Preset EQ Modes: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit features five preset EQ modes (Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classic, Flat) and one custom sound field mode. Custom EQ: The Custom EQ mode allows you to adjust the unit's bass (100Hz), midrange (1kHz), and treble (10khz) manually (+/-8dB). BBE: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit offers BBE sound processing for excellent high, mids, and low frequency reproduction. BBE can be adjusted between 0-16. Sound Modes: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit offers the following sound modes. Stereo: Audio is output from the left and right channel for 2-channel stereo. Dolby Stereo: Dolby Stereo distributes the sound from the middle and the surround channels of a soundtrack to the left and right speaker channels of the unit. V. Surround: The left and right channels create a surround sound effect from a two-channel source. Dolby Digital: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit supports Dolby Digital playback via Rosen's Dolby5.1/Amp harness (135DP1011, sold separately), when connected to an optional external processor and 5.1-ch amplifier. Speaker Level: You can adjust the level (+/-8dB) of each connected speaker (LR, LF, RR, RF, CTR, and SUB). 5.1 Preamp Outputs (Optional): With the optional Rosen 5.1-channel RCA output harness (135DP1011, sold separately) you can connect external aftermarket amplifiers for a 5.1 speaker audio system. Radio Functions AM/FM Radio: The Navigation & Multimedia head unit features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, scan, and preset tuning. AM/FM Presets: The unit offers 18 FM station presets (6 stations each for FM1/FM2/FM3) and 6 AM station presets (24 total presets). Station presets can be manually entered or automatically scanned. Radio Data System (RDS): The unit's tuner features RDS (Radio Data System). RDS is a service used by some radio stations to transmit data outside of normal radio broadcast signals. When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the program service name which appears in the display after the frequency. RDS features an emergency transmission function which interrupts regular programming to broadcast an emergency announcement (such as a tornado or severe storm). There is also a switchable Traffic Information function, which will automatically tune to a traffic bulletin when it is broadcast, even when you're not listening to the radio. XM Satellite Radio: The Navigation & Multimedia head unit comes with an XM interface harness and is equipped to use to your factory installed XM Satellite Radio tuner. You can store up to 24 XM presets. Disc/SD-card Playback Disc Compatibility: This Navigation & Multimedia head unit supports playback of DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, CD, and CD-R/RW discs (12cm discs only). The unit also supports MP3 audio files and JPEG still-image files recorded onto CD-R/RW discs. Automatic Play: A disc can be inserted at any time in the unit and the system will automatically switch to disc playback. Last Memory: If you stop playback of a disc, the disc will resume play from where it last left off, as long as you do not eject the disc. Parental Control: Parental Control allows you to restrict DVD playback according to a predetermined level. You can select a parental control rating from 0-8, which is protected by a 4-digit password. Front-Panel SD/SDHC memory card Slot: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit features a front-panel SD/SDHC memory card slot for playback of MP3 audio files or JPEG still-image files recorded onto an SD/SDHC memory card (up to 4GB). Internal Flash Memory: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit is equipped with an internal flash memory which allows you to copy music tracks from a CD disc to the head unit as an MP3 file. The unit features 6 folders (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and Favorites) to store your music. Once you have copied your CD's music over to the head unit's internal memory, you can listen to those stored songs at anytime, without inserting the CD. JPEG Playback: JPEG still images can be viewed as thumbnails (up to 12 images) or a single image. USB/iPod Connectivity Front-Panel USB Port: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit features a front-panel mini-USB (type-B) port and comes with a mini-USB type-B to USB type-A cable for connection of a USB mass class storage device (up to 8GB), so you can play back your MP3 audio files or JPEG still-image files stored on your USB thumbdrive. iPod/iPhone Interface: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit supports audio/video playback, control, information display, and charging of select iPod/iPhones, using the included proprietary Rosen iPod/iPhone harness. This unit supports the following iPod/iPhones (as of 4/12/2012): iPod/iPhone Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod Song/Artist Text Track Info dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th N/A N N N N N N N mini 1st N/A N N N N N N N 2nd N/A N N N N N N N video 5th 1.3 Y Y Y N Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y N Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y N Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y N Y Y Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y N Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y N Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y N Y Y Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y N Y Y Y 7th* 1.2 Y N Y N Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 4th 6.0 Y N Y N Y Y Y 5th* 6.0 Y N Y N Y Y Y iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y N Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 4 6.0 Y N Y N Y Y Y 4S 6.0 Y N Y N Y Y Y 5* 6.0 Y N Y N Y Y Y Note: *The iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), and iPhone 5 will require the Apple Lightning to 30-pin adapter (sold separately). Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. AV Connections Optional Audio/Video Input: You can also add the Rosen audio/video input harness (135DP1009, sold separately) consisting of a composite video connector and stereo RCA connectors, so you can connect an external AV source to the unit. Optional Audio/Video Output: You can add the Rosen audio/video output harness (135DP1008, sold separately) which consists of two composite video outputs and a pair stereo RCA audio outputs, which allows you to connect the head unit to an external headrest and/or overhead monitor. Note: You can watch and listen to the same source which is being played back on the unit's integrated LCD monitor on a connected external monitor and wireless headphone kit, or watch and listen to a different source. You can choose AM/FM, SAT, (optional tuner kit required), iPod (optional harness required), Disc, Aux (optional harness required), or MP3 for the second zone. Reverse Camera/Sensor Operation: The CarShow Multimedia head unit can be connected to an optional Rosen rear-view camera (135DP1068, sold separately) or back-up sensor kit (135DP1030, sold separately), using the optional Rosen back-up camera/sensor harness (135DP1010, sold separately). This allows you to view the image from the rear camera on the unit or use the backup warning system. When the camera is connected, the unit will automatically switch to the back-up camera display whenever the reverse gear is engaged. Note: The optional rearview camera and sensors are provided for additional information only. As the driver, you should always check your surroundings before backing-up the vehicle. Bluetooth/Steering-Wheel Control Built-In Bluetooth Hands-Free Interface: This unit provides Bluetooth Hands-Free communication functions. If your mobile phone is Bluetooth enabled, it can establish a point-to-point connection with the CarShow head unit, providing telephone dial-up, call answering, and Bluetooth music play functions. The CarShow navigation & multimedia unit displays incoming calls, received calls, and missed calls (the 5 most recent calls in each category are displayed). You can dial out using your phone or using the unit's touchscreen monitor. Incoming call phone numbers are displayed on-screen. Using your vehicle's speakers and the Rosen head unit's built-in microphone, you can carry on your cell-phone conversation without picking up your phone. If your cell-phone also supports Bluetooth music play, the audio for your cell-phone can heard through your vehicle's speakers. You can control basic music playback functions such as Play/Pause, Stop, Next/Previous Track. Note: You can pair up to six phones (using only one at a time). Steering Wheel Controls: The CarShow Navigation & Multimedia head unit can be set up through its menu system to retain your factory steering wheel controls (using the factory steering wheel controls does require splicing into factory wires at the radio location, and possibly elsewhere; there is no plug in adapter available for this function). Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Car Show CS-GM1010-P11 Navigation Receiver is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? 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While google boasts about being neutral in terms of how they rank results, increasingly, as google expands its business to every product line and industry, they are inserting their own products into their search results in order to promote their other products.
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Thanks to a tip from Stuart we learned Google Health is now being integrated into health search results. For instance, if you Google search "hay fever," the top search result is Google Health. The health content is provided by A.D.A.M., an online provider of health content that is physician reviewed for consumers. Taking the number one spot for themselves, Google is making their move to be the source where consumers get their online health information and potentially dominate health search. I guess if you're Google, organic search results are whatever you want them to be.
There is a huge incentive for google to rank the results it returns in order to favor products it is involved in, and pages on which it serves ads (and thus profits from sending people to websites that use their ads).
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I was born in Alabama and grew up on the Florida Panhandle, so when I think comfort food, I think Southern. But while I still appreciate a piece of crisp fried chicken, a spoonful of creamy mashed potatoes or a bowl of long-simmered salt pork-flavored turnip greens, I've developed a taste for lighter versions of these old classics. This week I'm sharing three of my favorite healthy Southern recipes.
In my lighter recipe for mashed potatoes — which can be so heart-cloggingly irresistible with butter and rich cream — I use extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter, and potato-cooking liquid replaces the cream. Then I heighten flavor with fresh garlic and basil.
I know that for many of us with small households (and small budgets) fresh herbs and garlic are not cost effective. By the time we get around to using them all, the fresh herbs have disintegrated and the garlic has wrinkled.
When I know I can make good use of them, I still buy fresh herbs, but I've recently discovered fresh herbs in a tube called Gourmet Garden that have all the flavor of fresh herbs but last for months. (The tubes I got in August have a sell-by date of December!) And instead of stemming and chopping fresh leaves or peeling and mincing garlic cloves you simply pull the tube from the fridge and squeeze.
For years I grew up eating winter greens — collards, mustards, turnips and kale — simmered for hours with a big ham hock or block of salt pork. There's a reason for this: They taste good, but after licking my greasy lips, I know they aren't so good for me. On the other hand, quickly blanched or sautéed versions of these greens may be nutritious, but aren't soulful and delicious.
I've found a happy medium — shallow blanching the greens until just tender, then quick braising them in a sautéed garlic, pepper flakes and just a touch of pork in the form of prosciutto. Instead of braising the greens in water, I use a little chicken broth for instant flavor. The result: high flavor; high nutrition.
I wasn't a big oven-fried chicken fan until I discovered melba toast as a coating. Crushed with a rolling pin (or ground in a food processor) the sand and pebble texture comes darn close to real fried chicken. A beaten egg helps the crumbs adhere, and a little Dijon and dried thyme leaves add flavor.
There's no doubt that the old-fashioned recipes for a plate of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and long-simmered greens offer a delicious taste of the South, but I'm guessing my Oven-Fried Chicken That Tastes as Good as Fried, Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Basil, and Quick-Braised Mustard Greens with Prosciutto and Garlic will taste as much like comfort food as their heavier versions.
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Dear Ms. Vicki,
My husband is currently deployed in Afghanistan for 10 months. After two months of marriage, my husband said he wanted to separate from me because of the deployment and because of another woman.
After I found out about his infidelity, I tried to make it work by forgiving him and not trying to add any stress to him while he is overseas. But he is so up and down. One minute he loves me and wants to work on the marriage. The next minute he doesn't and tells me we need to separate.
On Oct. 15th, he abandonned me by taking his name off the lease and turning the lights off. He does not want to pay bills anymore because he no longer wants to be responsible for me. Then he threatened me and said that this is just what's to come. Now he just wants a divorce.
I'm not working because he told me I didn't have to work. Stupid me, I listened to him. Now I'm stressing on how to pay these bills and find a job. I am in the process of trying to find an attorney for the divorce.
I have not received any documents stating he wants a divorce yet, but I know it's coming. I contacted a chaplain to see if there's any type of assistance to help me but I don't know anymore.
I am so tired, Ms. Vicki, of fighting with him and this marriage. I tried so hard to make this marriage work, and for him to just give up on me like I'm nothing really hurts.
I tried contacting him, but he's not responding to my calls or emails. I have so many questions, and I am getting few answers. What should I do at this point? Is there anyone I can talk to get money garnished from his checks so I don't have to keep contacting him?
I just need his support until the divorce or until he returns from Afghanistan. Is that too much to ask for?
Dear Sade,
What in the world is your husband talking about -- you need to separate?? Jeesh, he's in Afghanistan, for goodness sake. Isn't that separation enough?
With that in mind, it sounds like he is out of the marriage: literally gone (emotionally, physically and financially). However, he cannot abandoned you and not provide any support to you.
You need to contact his rear command and let them know what is going on. He will have to provide support until a divorce settlement is complete.
Now, you must take him seriously and start moving forward to protect yourself. You need to get some legal advice. Don't sit by and let him have the ball in his court. Trust me, it won't be to your benefit.
It sounds like your husband is taking advantage of you in such a short marriage. Well, you deserve better. If he waffles and acts like he is changing his mind, don't believe him.
I know this is difficult and I hope you have some close family and friends who can help you during this difficult and stressful time. Again, the rear commander and others are still at the unit to handle matters like these. Contact them and contact Legal. Now.
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This will be a high-energy week, filled with opportunities to surge forward toward your goals in your professional life as well as personally speaking. An out-of-the-ordinary amount of inspiring energy will resut from two major events - the full moon that takes place overnight before Monday, and the station of Pluto as it comes out of its long retrograde period on Friday. The sun will still be in Virgo, allowing us to continue a more focused and organized approach to our lives. Other planetary moves will allow us to shift gears in our attitudes toward others. Venus will allow us to become softer, yet more logical, after it moves into Libra, while Mars will encourage us to be less emotional and reactionary so we can develop a more dynamic and dramatic approach to asserting our desires and taking actions on our intentions. Relationships will grow from these changes, and we'll have many opportunities to get a grasp on our emotions and bring some of our ideas into reality.
The void of course moon will be comparatively scarce this week, thank goodness, so it's a rather good week for doing business. Here are some key events and times - all times are U.S. Eastern:
Full Moon - Monday September 12, 5:27 AM
Venus in Libra - Wednesday September 14, 10:40 PM
Pluto Station to Direct (out of Retrograde) - Friday September 16, 2:23 PM
Mars in Leo - Sunday September 18, 9:51 PM
Moon Void of Course:
Monday September 12, 9:45 PM-Tuesday September 13, 2:49 AM
Thursday September 15, 1:11 PM-3:25 PM
Sunday September 18, 3:09 AM-4:06 AM
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Internet Taxation Bill Brings Lots of Love from Telecoms
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Straw Into Gold: Candidates Trading Leadership PAC Dollars for Campaign Cash
October 31, 2014 | This story is cross-posted at TIME.com With just a few days remaining in the first quarter of 2014, Mary Landrieu did something generous: The embattled Democratic senator from Louisiana, herself in the midst of an exceedingly tough re-election race, used her leadership PAC to give $5,000 to the campaign of Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), who…
In Mississippi Primary, Money Raining In Before the Storm
June 16, 2014 | Sen. Thad Cochran's (R-Miss.) chances of fending off tea party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel remain uncertain a week before the runoff election next Tuesday — but if he loses, it won't be for lack of trying by establishment Republicans. Cochran has benefited from the strong support of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), whose fundraiser last week on…
Is K Street Down the Road for Cantor?
June 13, 2014 | Though it has now come to a screeching finish, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.)'s leadership position in the House has brought him enduring connections, political clout and insider knowledge — in other words, potent K Street cred. "He brings incredible contacts with the whole Republican caucus in both houses" of Congress, said Ivan H. Adler, a…
The Olympic Committee's Washington Sway
February 5, 2014 | As the curtain rises on the winter games in Sochi, we look at the U.S. Olympic Committee's investments in the nation's capital.
Johnson's Retirement Makes Way for GOP Takeover
March 26, 2013 | Sen. Tim Johnson was the sole remaining Democrat in the South Dakota Congressional delegation. His retirement could move the GOP closer to a Senate majority.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 29: K Street Talks Cybersecurity, Defense PACs Make Year-end Investments, and More
January 29, 2013 | Everyone from Wal-mart to Boeing wanted to be heard on cybersecurity in 2012's final quarter. Also, defense PACs made many post-election investments in Capitol Hill allies.
Washington's Influence Olympics: The United States Olympic Committee
August 10, 2012 | We've had some fun here at OpenSecrets Blog pitting K Street's top power players against each other in Washington's Influence Olympics. But in all seriousness, politics has always been very much a part of the Olympic Games. The United States Olympic Committee itself is no stranger to Washington, spending millions on lobbying over the years; and several members of its board of directors are active Democratic and Republican donors.
A Heartbeat Away? The Money-and-Politics Veepstakes: Dark Horse Candidates
July 19, 2012 | The veepstakes is more art than science. Mindful of the fact that Mitt Romney could choose a running mate who's not prominent on anyone's radar screen, we bring you a list of sometimes-mentioned possibilities.
Bank of America Draws Criticism, Guns Groups Assault DC and More in Capital Eye Opener: Oct. 6
October 6, 2011 | Bank of America's decision to charge its debit card users $5 per month has drawn the ire first of customers, and now, politicians, including President Barack Obama, who collected about $395,000 from Bank of America employees during his 2008 presidential run -- although this year BofA employees have favored Republican Mitt Romney with their campaign cash.
Corporations Represented on ALEC's Private Enterprise Board Are Big Spenders in Washington
September 12, 2011 | Twenty-three corporations -- including AT&T, Exxon Mobil, Kraft, Coca-Cola and Koch Industries -- compose the ALEC's "private enterprise board." On the national level, these companies have been mustering a juggernaut of lobbyists to target congressional initiatives and donating extensively to a number of candidates.
Gabrielle Giffords Debates Re-election, Fund-raising with Taylor Swift and More in Capital Eye Opener: Aug. 3
August 3, 2011 | Country singer Taylor Swift, known to appeal to a broad base of admirers from 12 year olds to middle-aged professionals, now has fans even in Congress.
Haley Barbour Nixes Presidential Run Despite Promising Fund-Raising, Frequent Campaigning
April 25, 2011 | After months spent on the campaign trail, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour today decided against entering the 2012 presidential race despite a strong history of political fund-raising.
Thune Stays in Senate, Lobbyist Snowpocalypse and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 23
February 23, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics:
Political Gifts From Beyond the Grave: Dead Woman Donates Thousands of Dollars to Tea Party Express
January 14, 2011 | For more than two years, the Tea Party Express' political war chest has been filled with thousands of dollars in donations from a dead woman. How exactly Joan Holmes, who died in 2007, made $7,500 worth of donations from beyond the grave is shrouded in mystery: Both Lee Holmes, her husband, and a Tea Party Express official deny that they're responsible.
Senators Supporting Ethanol Subsidies Reap Riches From Corn Interests
January 3, 2011 | In habitually partisan Washington, D.C., a bipartisan group of senators last week helped extend contentious federal tax provisions designed to aid domestic ethanol production. The senators mostly shared common ground on two fronts: geography and contributions from the political action committees of ethanol producers, high-profile ethanol promoters and the leading industry groups for corn, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
Crossroads GPS Whacks Pelosi, Cornyn and Thune Contradict Themselves on Spending and More in Capital Eye Opener: December 16
December 16, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
FEC Clears Ensign, Dems Choose New DCCC Chair and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 22
November 22, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics:
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Shower Congressional Candidates With Cash, Attention Ahead of Own Potential 2012 Bids
October 25, 2010 | Various conservative straw polls from this year have put Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich on top as voter favorites. Although primaries don't begin for another 16 months, potential candidates are already laying groundwork for possible presidential runs. In the meantime, OpenSecrets Blog explores the financial activities during the 2009-2010 election cycle of the politicos who are angling to challenge President Barack Obama in the next presidential election.
Many Incumbents Weave Political Safety Nets While Dominating Competition in Money Race
October 4, 2010 | Not all congressional districts are created equal when it comes to the amount of campaign contributions flowing to candidates. Sometimes, the discrepancy between an incumbent's war chest and that of a challenger is only thousands of dollars. Sometimes, it's millions. And in many congressional districts, incumbents are blowing their competition out of the water.
Oil and Gas Contributions Still Rising in 2010, Republicans Receiving Bulk of Industry Cash
October 1, 2010 | This spring and summer, hundreds of millions of gallons of oil seeped into the Gulf of Mexico. Simultaneously, debate raged in Congress about ocean drilling, energy independence, cap and trade legislation and a shift away from fossil-fuel energy sources. Nevertheless, congressional candidates and federal political committees nationwide have raked in more than $17 million from the oil and gas industry so far during the 2010 election cycle -- a number on pace to easily exceed that of the most recent midterm election four years ago.
Candidates in Hotly Contested Races Collect Big Money from Wall Street Interests
September 27, 2010 | Ahead of the November election, top 20 House beneficiaries of the people and political action committees associated with the finance, insurance and real estate sector have together collected more than $16.2 million from Wall Street interests since January 2009. Meanwhile, the Senate candidates and sitting senators to receive the most from Wall Street interests raked in more than $41.3 million since January 2005 -- the beginning of their six-year election cycle.
Wyly Brothers, Top Republican Bankrollers, Accused of Massive Fraud
July 29, 2010 | Charles Wyly Jr. and Samuel Wyly, Texas businessmen and brothers who are among the most generous campaign donors to Republican political candidates and causes, were today hit with a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing them of fraud worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Members of Congress Seek K Street Cash
July 13, 2010 | Twenty-eight members of Congress and congressional candidates have received at least $100,000 from lobbyists during the first five quarters of the 2010 election cycle, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis shows.
Did Senators' Ties to Oil Industry Predict Their Concerns in BP Hearing?
July 2, 2010 | An analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics shows that the committee members with the most campaign contributions from the oil and gas industry more frequently commented on the alleged failures of the federal government's cleanup effort and excessive red tape connected to the Jones Act and the Clean Water Act.
Senators Who Opposed Financial Reform Got More Cash on Average from Wall Street Interests
May 24, 2010 | Senators who voted against the sweeping financial regulatory reform bill Thursday have received about 16 percent more money from the finance, insurance and real estate sector over their careers than senators who supported the measure, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis.
Insurgent Candidates See Electoral Success in Hot Senate Races
May 19, 2010 | Massive campaign war chests and establishment endorsements were not enough to be victorious in some of the country's most contested Senate primaries Tuesday night. One sitting Senator was defeated and another is heading to a run-off in three weeks, as candidates worked to distance themselves from Washington and position themselves as crusaders against special interests in charged anti-incumbent environments.
Incumbent Alan Mollohan Ousted, Lawmakers Push for Earmark Disclosure and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 12
May 12, 2010 | ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST: Fourteen-term Democratic Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-W.V.), who has been named one of the most corrupt members of Congress by the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), was defeated in a primary challenge yesterday. Mollohan becomes the second congressional incumbent to be ousted in intra-party fights in four days.
Charlie Crist Stands to Lose Significant Money From Republican Party Defection
May 1, 2010 | A Center for Responsive Politics analysis of Crist's campaign finances indicates he stands to lose a six-figure sum even when only his most overt Republican contributions are considered.
Politicians Contribute Big Money to Protect Their Partisan Brethren
April 13, 2010 | Particularly vulnerable or especially promising politicians often receive financial help from their fellow partisans who want success on election day. Toward this end, party leaders and others may transfer or contribute money from their candidate committees and leadership PACs to these targeted candidates.
Capital Eye's PolitiQuizz: A Question By Committee
March 15, 2010 | Think about it: Have you ever actually watched a congressional committee meeting on television? And if you have, was it not by accident?
Capital Eye's PolitiQuizz: It's a Group Thing
March 8, 2010 | Wolves have always hunted in packs. Fish have always swum in schools. But sometimes, groups don't continue to do what they've always done.
Aides, Lobbyists and Contributors Among Those Left in Wake of Sen. John Ensign's Alleged Ethics Scandal
October 8, 2009 | Despite a lack of support from key leaders in his own political party, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) said resolutely this week that he has no plans to resign from Congress in the face of accusations that he's deeply embroiled in an ethics scandal. But it's not just his own party's support at risk -- campaign contributors, current and former staffers and even lobbyists may be re-considering their ties to a man who once served as the GOP's primary fund-raiser in the Senate.
WWE Chief Executive Linda McMahon Brings Strong Democratic Ties to Her Attempt to Smackdown Chris Dodd
September 16, 2009 | Linda McMahon, the CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, announced today she's seeking the Republican Party's nomination to upset incumbent Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.). But McMahon's history is hardly that of a hardcore Republican. She and her husband have contributed nearly $90,000 to federal candidates and committees since 1989, with 51 percent going to Democrats.
Insurers On Alert Have Given $4 Million to Committees Grilling Them
September 15, 2009 | A number of lawmakers have requested that insurers disclose their financial records, including details on executive pay and entertainment expenditures. Members of three of the committees to receive this information have also collected millions from these companies for their campaigns.
Gun Amendment Supporters Backed by NRA Donations
July 22, 2009 | The Senate narrowly voted down an amendment this afternoon that would have permitted gun owners to carry concealed firearms across state lines into states with tighter gun regulations. The amendment, sponsored by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and attached to a defense spending bill, rallied lawmakers who have received significant donations over their careers from gun-related issue organizations.
Tracking Your Representatives' Health Care Cash
June 25, 2009 | Here's a cool tool that brings together data from various parts of OpenSecrets.org to show how much money each current lawmaker has raised from various health-related industries and the health sector overall since 1989 (including President Obama's haul).
Obama, Ney and DeLay Also Among Stanford's Investments
February 18, 2009 | As the story behind the embattled investment company Stanford Financial Group develops, we thought we'd take an even closer look at the seeds the company may have tried to plant in Washington via campaign contributions. When looking at ALL lawmakers to collect money from the company's PAC and employees (not just members of the current Congress), some additional, important names appear at the top of the recipient list.
Investment Manager Stanford Was Big-Time Campaign Contributor
February 17, 2009 | Money manager Robert Allen Stanford now has two things in common with embattled investment manager Bernard Madoff: both have come under scrutiny for allegedly defrauding their investors, and both have given significant funds to politicians. Between its PAC and its employees, Stanford Financial Group has given $2.4 million to federal candidates, parties and committees since 2000.
Embattled Lobbying Firm PMA Targeted Members of Defense Committees
February 12, 2009 | The close ties between Rep. John Murtha and a Washington lobbying firm raided by the FBI have put the powerful Pennsylvania Democrat under greater scrutiny. The lobbyists at PMA Group have been Murtha's fifth most generous campaign donor over time, but he is just one of 284 members of the 111th Congress who have collected money from the firm, which specializes in securing federal earmarks for its clients. In total, PMA Group's employees and its political action committee have given current members of Congress $3.4 million since 1989.
Obama Selects Daschle to Head HHS
November 20, 2008 | By selecting former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) to head the Health and Human Services Department, Barack Obama is tapping the expertise of a man whose political campaigns in the public sector and salary in the private sector have been paid, in part, by the health care industry.
Lobbying Their Way to Congress
November 3, 2008 | Unlike members of Congress who have to wait at least a year (two for senators) after retiring from public service to become registered lobbyists, the influence peddlers themselves don't face a cooling-off period if they want to run for Congress. With the help of the Center for Responsive Politics, USA Today has identified 15 current and former lobbyists who hope to be elected to Congress tomorrow, and only six of them are incumbents.
Money and Votes Aligned in Congress's Last Debate Over Bank Regulation
September 23, 2008 | The last time Congress seriously debated how to regulate the financial industry, the result was legislation that allowed the nation's largest banks to get even larger and take risks that had been prohibited since the Great Depression. A look back at that debate, which was over the 1999 Financial Services Modernization Act, reveals that campaign contributions may have influenced the votes of politicians who, a decade later, are now grappling with the implosion of the giant banks they helped to foster.
Brothers Grim: Is Lehman Next?
September 12, 2008 | Uncle Sam bailed out Freddie Mac and the company's twin sister, Fannie Mae, this week, and the next in line in the Wall Street family to get a helping hand might just be Lehman Brothers. Executives at the struggling investment bank are looking to sell the company with assistance from the government--and fast--as its stock plunges. Although the government isn't expected to completely bail out Lehman Brothers, the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, the company has built a strong financial relationship with politicians over the years and coincidentally ranks fourth in the largest contributors in the race for the White House.
Update: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Lawmakers
September 11, 2008 | When the federal government announced two months ago that it would be seizing mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, CRP looked at how much money members of Congress had collected since 1989 from the companies. On Sunday the government proceeded with the takeover and we've returned to our data to bring you the updates, this time providing a list of all 354 lawmakers who have gotten money from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (in July we posted the top 25).
Lawmakers Exorcise Stevens's Tainted Cash
July 30, 2008 | The Center for Responsive Politics lists all of the current members of Congress who have gotten money from the candidate committee or leadership PAC of Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), who was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury as part of a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska politics. Now some lawmakers are quickly giving the money away to distance themselves from the embattled senator.
Lawmakers Divest Because of Darfur
December 20, 2007 | Congress supported divestment from Sudan this week, but some lawmakers still have a financial stake in companies tied to the genocidal regime.
Oil Company in Scandal Gave Outside of Alaska
May 9, 2007 | VECO executives and employees have contributed $1 million to federal politicians and parties since 1989, Center finds. In Alaska, lawmakers have rushed to dump the money.
2004 Election Outcome: Money Wins
November 3, 2004 | Almost as soon as Election Day concluded, one thing was certain: Money won big in the 2004 elections. In 95 percent of House races and 91 percent of Senate races that had been decided by mid-day today, the candidate who spent the most money won, according to a post-election analysis by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. The findings are based on figures reported Oct. 13 to the Federal Election Commission.
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