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England 21 Ireland 13
David Strettle won the Premiership title with Saracens on Saturday – and promptly announced he was leaving for Clermont Auvergne, ending any lingering hopes of playing for England in this year's home World Cup.
Saracens' Maro Itoje is savouring a "surreal" 12 months and the best year of his life after winning the Premiership title and being selected in England's World Cup training squad.
New Zealander reflects on release of fixtures for new National League Three South campaign
Jamie George says Saturday's victory in the Premiership semi-final at Northampton was "a real statement of intent" as Saracens prepare for this weekend's final at Twickenham.
Chris Wyles admits Saracens face a huge challenge as they travel to face the Premiership's top team Northampton Saints in Saturday's play-off semi-final.
England lit up the Six Nations with their attacking flair and eye for the line and captain Chris Robshaw believes that is the final piece in their World Cup puzzle.
Saracens travel to London Welsh on Saturday for the final match of the regular Premiership season – and they must defeat the relegated side to maintain their hopes of reaching the play-offs.
Twickenham fans will be hoping this weekend's Marriott London Sevens will not be the last time an England side lifts silverware at Rugby HQ in 2015.
Two tries from Thomas Waldrom gave Exeter a 24-20 victory over Saracens at Allianz Park to keep alive their hopes of securing an Aviva Premiership play-off spot.
Saracens captain Alistair Hargreaves has issued a rallying cry to fans ahead of Sunday's "do or die" Premiership showdown with Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Park on Sunday.
Essex One champions add cup victory to league success to complete the double
The Vunipola bothers, Mako and Billy, have become the latest players to commit their futures to Saracens, with the England international duo signing new contracts.
Crow Lane veteran ponders his future after relegation confirmed
May & Baker captain targets one last prize for his team
Eton Manor looking to reach National League for first time
Jamie Connors discusses Saturday's thriller and little difference between the teams
Owen Farrell has signed a long-term contract extension at Saracens.
Captain of Essex One champions disappointed with rivals East London
Essex One rugby club receive high praise from RFU
New Zealander, who has been in charge for three years, hopes his team can secure promotion this weekend
Romford & Gidea Park need win in final match of the season to give themselves chance of beating relegation
New Zealander hails effort of his team in penultimate fixture of the season
Essex One champions host league rivals East London for a semi-final clash this weekend
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London One North: North Walsham 21 Eton Manor 29
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England international Owen Farrell is set to return from injury in Saracens' European Champions Cup semi-final showdown against Clermont Auvergne next Saturday, according to Mark McCall.
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Chalet Tetras is a comfortable chalet offering a good standard of accommodation. All rooms have a private shower and WC and some have a balcony, available for a supplement. The nearest lift is only 400m away which links to the excellent lift network in Les Deux Alpes. Alternatively the ski bus stop is opposite the chalet to take you into the centre of the resort, the Jandri Express and ski school meeting point.
Chalet Grand Tetras - sleeps 16(room numbers shown in brackets):
ground floor: Large terrace, open plan kitchen, living area with fireplace and ski storage room.first floor: 3 twin rooms with private shower and WC (1), 2 also with a balcony (3&4), single room with private shower and WC (2). second floor: 4 twin rooms with private shower and WC (5&6), 2 also with a balcony (7&8).
The chalet host will have a day off during the course of the week, during which you will be required to eat out.
• Hearty breakfast with one cooked option • Afternoon tea with home-made cakes • 3 course evening meal with house wine and coffee included (5 nights)• 4 course farewell feast (1 night)
Please note: Infants cannot be booked to this chalet.
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This is a module that is distributed with Tengine which is a distribution of Nginx that is used by the e-commerce/auction site Taobao.com. This distribution contains some modules that are new on the Nginx scene.The ngx_http_footer_filter_module is one of them.
This module implements a body filter that adds a given string to the page footer.
You might say that it provides a particular case of the http sub module in the sense that it adds something to the footer. You can do the same using the http sub module but using the footer filter should be faster since there's no string matching done on the request body.
footer string
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It defines the string to be printed at the footer of the request body. This string can have variables embedded.
footer_types MIME types
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Efforts to reopen Carlisle's Waverley Viaduct stall
Last updated at 14:49, Friday, 09 November 2012
Efforts to reopen Carlisle's disused Waverley Viaduct appear to have stalled.
The Grade II-listed structure, near the Cumberland Infirmary, once carried the Carlisle-Galashiels-Edinburgh railway over the River Eden.
It was used by walkers after the tracks were removed in the 1970s but since 2009 has been sealed off by steel security fences put up by its owner, the British Rail Board Residuary (BRBR).
More than 2,400 people signed a petition calling for the viaduct to be opened to pedestrians to allow circular riverside walks and to provide access from Stainton and Etterby to the city centre.
BRBR said in 2010 that it was happy for the viaduct to be reopened provided either Carlisle city or Cumbria county Councils erected fences to prevent users falling into the river.
John Clarke, director of structures for BRBR, told The Cumberland News this week: "We have had discussions with the city council but we haven't heard anything for some months."
BRBR looks after disused railway structures. It is, however, due to be abolished next year when responsibility for the Waverley Viaduct will pass to the Highways Agency.
Willie Whalen, a Labour city and county councillor for Castle ward, wants the matter to be resolved before then.
He said: "I am writing to the chairman of BRBR [Doug Sutherland] inviting him to come to Carlisle. I am very keen to get all the interested parties together to sort this out once and for all.
"The people of Carlisle deserve better. The Waverley Viaduct is a magnificent structure and we should make use of it. There is so much potential.
"It's a good way of selling the city."
Cumbria County Council is the highway authority for Cumbria but is reluctant to get involved. It says that, as there is no right of way over it, the viaduct is not its responsibility.
But Mr Whalen has an ally in city council leader Joe Hendry.
Dr Hendry said: "It would be a great idea to reopen it. If we can find out what it would cost to make the viaduct safe for pedestrians, we may be able to make progress, although I understand there is an issue with the land owner on the northern side who doesn't want people crossing his land to get from the public footpath to the viaduct."
BRBR, meanwhile, is preparing another planning application to extend the life of the steel security fences.
It applied for a three-year consent in 2011 but city councillors granted permission for only 12 months to allow time for further talks on the viaduct's future – talks that appear to have fizzled out. The current planning consent expires in seven weeks.
First published at 14:17, Friday, 09 November 2012
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Interpretive Handbook
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Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Serum
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is 1 of 3 sources of ketone bodies. Its relative proportion in the blood (78%) is greater than the other 2 ketone bodies, acetoacetate (20%) and acetone (2%). During carbohydrate deprivation (starvation, digestive disturbances, frequent vomiting), decreased carbohydrate utilization (diabetes mellitus), glycogen storage diseases, and alkalosis, acetoacetate production increases. The increase may exceed the metabolic capacity of the peripheral tissues. As acetoacetate accumulates in the blood, a small amount is converted to acetone by spontaneous decarboxylation. The remaining and greater portion of acetoacetate is converted to BHB.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Monitoring therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis
Investigating the differential diagnosis of any patient presenting to the emergency room with hypoglycemia, acidosis, suspected alcohol ingestion, or an unexplained increase in the anion gap
In pediatric patients, the presence or absence of ketonemia/uria is an essential component in the differential diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism
Serum beta-hydroxybutyrate is a key parameter monitored during controlled 24-hour fasts
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
The beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)/acetoacetate ratio is typically between 3:1 and 7:1 in severe ketotic states.
Serum BHB increases in response to fasting, but should not exceed 0.4 mmol/L following an overnight fast (up to 12 hours).
In pediatric patients, a hypo- or hyper-ketotic state (with or without hypoglycemia) may suggest specific groups of metabolic disorders.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Twenty four-hour fasting tests should not be performed in patients <2 years of age.
Dipstick serum ketone determination using nitroprusside reagent is often used to estimate ketone body status, but that method has inherent problems. The dipstick does not measure beta-hydroxybutyrate, the most abundant of the physiological ketone bodies; the nitroprusside reagent only reacts with acetoacetate and acetone.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
<0.4 mmol/L
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Edited by CA Burtis, ER Ashwood. Philadelphia, WB Saunders Co. 1999
2. Vassault A, Bonnefont JP, Specola N, et al: Lactate, pyruvate, and ketone bodies. In Techniques in Diagnostic Human Biochemical Genetics - A Laboratory Manual. Edited by F Hommes. New York, Wiley-Liss, 1991
3. Bonnefont JP, Specola NB, Vassault A, et al: The fasting test in paediatrics: application to the diagnosis of pathological hypo- and hyperketotic states. Eur J Pediatr 1990;150:80-85


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July 9, 2013 | The Facebook corporate PAC has donated $110,000 to members of Congress so far this year, dutifully handing out large donations to congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle -- but lavishing particular attention on key figures in the fight for overhauling the immigration system.
Conservative PACs Flush With Cash
June 25, 2013 | It's still early, but the PACs of several prominent conservative groups and politicians have already piled up or given away significant cash, and in some cases are much better armed going into this election cycle than they were two years ago in the run-up to 2012.
Politicking Around Town: CRP's Guide to the Top Eateries and Hotels for Dems and the GOP
June 18, 2013 | As all good fundraisers know, it takes money to make money. And in the months leading up to the 2012 election, the most expensive in U.S. history, money was flying around Washington, D.C.: Congressional campaigns and party committees spent huge amounts at restaurants and hotels, much of which went to stage fundraising events. The Center for Responsive Politics followed the breadcrumbs and half-finished glasses of wine to craft our own tour of the city for those interested in discovering some eye-opening, and mouth-watering, secrets about money and politics.
No-Compromise Gun Group Drives Lobbying
May 2, 2013 | It was the National Association for Gun Rights -- not the NRA -- that drove the spike in lobbying by gun rights groups in the first quarter of the year. The group had never lobbied at the federal level. Plus, OpenSecrets Blog finds more ties between the group and Ron and Rand Paul.
Leadership PAC Funds Often Give Little to Other Candidates
April 9, 2013 | Leadership PACs are an extension of a politician's brand. Set up as auxiliaries to traditional campaign committees, they're traditionally thought of as ways for politicians to earn goodwill by passing campaign cash on to other party members -- bestowing gifts on up-and-comers in exchange for loyalty down the road, or offering tribute to party higher-ups. But in an analysis of leadership PACs, OpenSecrets.org found that of the 25 leadership PACs that spent more than $1 million in the last election cycle, just five of them gave more than 50 percent of their money to other candidates.
Gun Rights Group Has Close Ties To Paul Family
April 4, 2013 | The National Association for Gun Rights -- a group to the right of the NRA -- has been stirring controversy with attacks on Republicans. As it happens, the group has strong ties to both Rand and Ron Paul, OpenSecrets Blog has found.
Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 22: Ideological Campaign Cash, Young Guns and More
February 22, 2013 | National Journal's liberal-conservative ratings of Congress are out. Also, Eric Cantor's YG Network files its first Form 990.
Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 6: Duckworth "Buzziest" House Freshman in Media Hype and Fundraising, One Florida University Beefs Up Lobbying Staff, and More
February 6, 2013 | Rep. Tammy Duckworth was mentioned in the news more in her first month of office than any other House freshman, according to a University of Minnesota study. She also spent more in her campaign than her colleagues in the class of '12.
Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 5: Modern Gold Rush, and Invasion of the Blimps
February 5, 2013 | As the price of gold soars, what are mining companies doing on Capitol Hill? Also, don't look now: Big Blimp is watching you, or will be soon.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 28: Harkin Retires as Cantor and McConnell Look to the Future
January 28, 2013 | Sen. Tom Harkin's retirement has opened a door for the GOP in Iowa in 2014, while Mitch McConnell is shoring up his cash and his allies for his own re-election fight. Meanwhile, in the House, Cantor might be eyeing the speakership.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 3: Campaign Cash is the Question for Brown, How the Cliff Bill Got Fat, and More
January 3, 2013 | Will Scott Brown jump back into the frying pan so soon after his bruising, and incredibly costly, 2012 race? A big factor is whether he thinks he can raise the money for a third race in four years. Also, how the fiscal cliff legislation came to include tax credits benefiting many large corporations, and why New Jersey and New York matter to lawmakers like John Boehner.
Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 27: Cleared for Takeoff Edition
December 27, 2012 | Flights were grounded by the thousands this week, leading one pilot to -- gasp! -- speak his mind about his higher-ups' decisionmaking. Maybe they were thinking about their fiscal cliff lobbying strategy instead.
Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 19: Proposed Changes in NY's Shadow Money Rules, Fischer's New PAC, and More
December 19, 2012 | New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's proposed requirement that politically active nonprofits disclose their donors could be a bellwether -- or a bust.
Gun Rights Groups' Political Spending Crushes That of Gun Control Supporters
December 14, 2012 | When it comes to lobbying, campaign contributions and outside spending, pro-gun rights groups are light years ahead of those that support stronger gun control. The NRA accounts for most of the spending.
Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 3: Watts' RNC Buzz, DaVita's D.C. Footprint, and More
December 3, 2012 | J.C. Watts, who's being mentioned as a possible RNC chair, has some strong ties to shadow money. A dialysis company that's accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid has invested heavily in Washington. And Bloomberg's pro-gun control super PAC likely had an impact.
Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Special
November 22, 2012 | The Macy's parade, the turkey and trimmings -- there's a money-and-politics aspect to all of it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Capital Eye Opener, Oct. 31: Happy Halloween! It's Not Just Candy, It's a Special Interest! And More
October 30, 2012 | Think there's no politics in candy? Think again. Also, the fight for Ohio's auto workers, and a troubled medical device maker's robust Washington presence.
Active Unions and Lots of Spending Mark Last Quarter Before the Election
October 19, 2012 | Just over 100 super PACs submit their data quarterly, rather than monthly. But just because they disclose less frequently doesn't mean they're not active in the meantime.
Backed by Adelson, Republican Pro-Israel Group Targets Obama
October 17, 2012 | With support from casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and a board laden with well-connected luminaries of GOP fundraising, the Republican Jewish Coalition is making a strong push to turn just enough Jews against Obama to deny him re-election.
Capital Eye Opener, Sept. 21: Club for Growth Targets Graham, Pawlenty's New Gig, and a Super PAC Sits on Its Money
September 21, 2012 | The conservative Club for Growth takes aim at Lindsey Graham, while Tim Pawlenty takes a lucrative new job -- and removes himself from consideration for a Romney cabinet slot. And billionaires donate to a pro-Republican, pro-gay marriage super PAC that hasn't done anything yet.
Capital Eye Opener, August 29: Romney's Gender Gap, Quayle's Defeat and Hall & Oates Strike PAC
August 29, 2012 | Ann Romney's speech reached out to female voters, but female donors are not backing her husband; despite fundraising advantages and a well-known Republican name, Rep. Ben Quayle lost his seat last night; and at least one super PAC can't rely on the old man's money this year.
Capital Eye Opener, August 22nd: Tribal Lobbying, Yoder Makes Waves, and Retirees Take Spotlight
August 22, 2012 | Two new lobbying registrations this week have ties to Native American tribes, according to Politico. The National Indian Gaming Association and Chickasaw Nation Industries have officially hired Ben Nighthorse Consultants, Inc. and Sprit Rock Consulting, respectively, to represent their interests in the federal government.
Following the Money in the Wisconsin, Florida and Connecticut Primaries
August 15, 2012 | This year's long, expensive and often unpredictable primary season is drawing to a close, but could still have some surprises in store. Races in Wisconsin and Florida pitted Tea Party favorites against members of the Republican old guard, and candidates are divided not just by philosophy but by fundraising style and super PAC support.
Pro-GOP Outside Spenders Clash in NC-08
July 17, 2012 | Outside spending has reigned supreme in North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, the latest battleground between the establishment and Tea Party wings of the Republican Party.
Capital Eye Opener, July 4: Patriotic Ads, Patriotic PACs and Patriotic Brews
July 4, 2012 | Happy Independence Day! As America gears up for its July 4th festivities, here's a special edition of our money-in-politics roundup.
Obama Health Law Stands: The Money Roundup
June 28, 2012 | The health care law stands, and so does the health sector's history of heavy giving to lawmakers, especially Republicans.
Hatch v. FreedomWorks, JPMorgan Bankers Continue Giving Ways and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 26
June 26, 2012 | Despite outside spending, Orrin Hatch is a lock to prevail in his primary, while JPMorgan Chase employees show some love for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's leadership PAC. And a breakdown of the Obama campaign's spending.
Kicking the Habit, But Not the Campaign Cash
May 31, 2012 | The World Health Organization is encouraging smokers around the globe today to ditch their cigarettes, if only for 24 hours, to mark "World No Tobacco Day," an annual event designed to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle. In the U.S., though, big tobacco companies are doing their best to ensure Washington doesn't follow that lead or take other steps that would hurt sales. That includes providing campaign cash for many politicians, including House Majority Leader Eric Cantor: Altria Group is his third-largest career donor.
BP Keeps Low Profile Two Years Later
April 20, 2012 | As one of the largest corporations in the world, BP has always had a healthy presence here, but its involvement with politicians mostly came to a screeching halt after the Deep Water Horizon exploded and oil began gushing. Whether it was due to politicians refusing to take the money (which actually did happen) or BP trying to keep a low profile, the British oil money did stop flowing into Washington -- faster, in fact, than the actual oil stopped flowing into the Gulf. The company revived its Washington operations last year, but the comeback has been slow.
OpenSecrets Blog PolitiQuizz: Nancy Pelosi's Leadership PAC
April 2, 2012 | Leadership PACs run by House Republicans were dominant in contributing to candidates in 2010. The Dems fell behind. How did former Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi's PAC perform compared to those of GOP leaders Eric Cantor and John Boehner?
Many Influential Lawmakers Invested in Wall Street Giant Goldman Sachs
November 22, 2011 | According to research by the Center for Responsive Politics, 19 current members of Congress reported holdings in Goldman Sachs during 2010. Whether by coincidence or not, most of these 19 Goldman Sachs investors in Congress are more powerful or more wealthy than their peers, or both.
Gary Johnson Files Complaints, Gabby Giffords Talks Re-Election and More in Capital Eye Opener: Nov. 17
November 17, 2011 | Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson filed complaints against the FEC and FCC Tuesday after he was excluded from Saturday's televised debate in South Carolina. Johnson's campaign alleges that CBS, which aired the debate, arbitrarily chose who would be in the debate and therefore advocated for their preferred candidates. That's for the courts to decide, but Viacom, which owns CBS, has directly contributed to several campaigns this year.
One-Time Obama Bundler Now Seeing Only Red
November 16, 2011 | Chicago hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, who served as one of President Barack Obama's top fund-raisers four years ago, says he won't be backing Obama again this election. Instead, he'll be fueling an on-again, off-again love affair with the GOP and raising money to help elect Mitt Romney.
A Look Back at 2010: A New House GOP Fund-raising Paradigm?
November 9, 2011 | Getting under the hood of overall spending patterns for House campaigns reveals some dramatic differences in 2010. The search for explanations is challenging, but may be important for 2012 and future races.
OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: Which Presidential Candidate is Seeing the Most Red?
October 17, 2011 | With the presidential field pretty much set, it's time to take a closer at how the 2012 presidential candidates' money stacks up, quite literally.
OpenSecrets Blog PolitiQuizz: Through the Revolving Door All the Way to the Top
October 10, 2011 | What current high-level member of the Obama administration became a lobbyist one year after he was chief of staff to President Clinton? And how many clients have lobbied his current employer so far in 2011?
Eric Cantor Super PACs Up, Sarah Palin Drops Out and More in Capital Eye Opener: Oct. 7
October 7, 2011 | Sarah Palin, the former GOP governor of Alaska and 2008 vice presidential nominee, told radio host Mark Levin Wednesday that she was content to influence the political scene as a non-candidate, "unshackled" and "able to say what I want to say."
Romney Courts Wall Street CEO, Young Money Super PAC Forms and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 30
September 30, 2011 | Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney met privately with Wall Street titan Jamie Dimon earlier this week. Dimon is the chief executive officer of the world's largest public company, JPMorgan Chase, and is a prolific political donor, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics. He is, in other words, a great person to have on your side in a presidential race.
Moody Downgrades, BP Returns and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 23
September 23, 2011 | Moody's evaluation was meant to be apolitical. But Moody's itself doesn't stay above the fray. Last year, the company spent $1.5 million on federal lobbying, and during the first half of this year, it spent $610,000.
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.
Boehner Rakes in Donations, the Redistricting Battle Continues and More in Capital Eye Opener: Aug. 25
August 25, 2011 | It might be the dog days of summer, but that hasn't stopped Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) from seizing the opportunity to fill up the coffers of his political committees.
Some Joint Fund-raising Committees Corner the Market to Help Candidates Raise Cash
August 10, 2011 | One-fifth of the 377 joint fund-raising committees active during the 2010 election cycle received at least half of their donations from one sector. Less than one percent of candidate committees, on the other hand, typically received 50 percent or more of their donations from one sector during the same time period.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Use Leadership PACs to Expand Clout
August 8, 2011 | Republican candidates in the crucial early primary and caucus states of Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire benefited significantly more than their counterparts in other states from the leadership PACs of the GOP presidential hopefuls.
Amid Budget Debate, Some Members of Congress Own Bits of U.S. Debt
August 1, 2011 | In 2010, at least 14 veteran members of Congress personally owned a portion of the U.S. debt, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of congressional personal financial disclosure reports.
OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: Which Companies Are Top Contributors to Both Reid and McConnell?
August 1, 2011 | Both Reid and McConnell received most of their money from lawyers, health professionals, the real estate industry and the securities and investments industry between 2005 and 2010. And employees and political action committees associated with at least four companies contributed heavily to both men during this time period.
Lobbying for Cowboys and Aliens, Dunkin's Stock Market Dunk and More in Capital Eye Opener: Aug. 1
August 1, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics
OpenSecrets.org Unveils 2010 'Big Picture' Analysis
July 26, 2011 | The 2010 election was a historic one for a number of reasons. And, now, a new page launched on OpenSecrets.org gives you the highlights of the 2010 election, so you can see for yourself who gave money, who got money and much, much more.
OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: Why is Eric Cantor So Invested in the Debt Ceiling Debate?
July 25, 2011 | House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) has held strong as a leader among Republicans unwilling to compromise in negotiations to raise the debt ceiling.
Murdoch's Cash Lines Pockets of Members of Congress
July 21, 2011 | Since the 1990 election cycle, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has contributed about $750,000 to federal candidates and political committees, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics. Of that sum, 80 percent -- or $600,200 -- has benefited Republicans.
News Companies Popular Investments Among Congressmen
June 15, 2011 | Many members of Congress have a vested interest -- beyond just their political careers -- in the performance of the same organizations that are supposed to be their watchdogs, a Center for Responsive Politics investigation indicates.
Tobacco Companies Adjusting Strategies to Remain Prominent Political Players
June 7, 2011 | After dealing with legal battles and widespread health concerns, tobacco companies have been working toward transforming their image -- and approaching politics more discreetly.
Romney Makes It Official, Senate Candidate Politicizes Joplin Tornadoes and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 3
June 3, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Follow Lobbyists' Money With New Features on OpenSecrets.org
June 1, 2011 | As Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) was running for re-election, about $1 out of every $20 he raised for his massive war chest came from a tiny but elite group of Washington insiders: federally registered lobbyists and their immediate family members, according to a new analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics of campaign finance data and lobbying reports.
Mr. Obama Goes to Texas (for Money), Outside Spending in Special Elections and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 12
May 12, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Michele Bachmann's Miniskirt, Fiesta Siesta and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 31
March 31, 2011 | Here's something you don't see every day: Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) in a miniskirt with her top political donors and their companies embroidered into it
Results of Government Transparency Initiatives a Mixed Bag
March 18, 2011 | Some federal-level efforts make ground, while others falter.
American Crossroads to Disclose Less Frequently, Chris Lee Returns Cash and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 14
March 14, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Republican National Committee's Haul, Target's Contributions and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 22
February 22, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money and politics.
Rep. Chris Lee, Resigning Amid Sex-Tinged Scandal, Had Been Strongly Supported By Conservatives
February 9, 2011 | Rep. Chris Lee (R-N.Y.), who resigned from Congress this evening after website Gawker published a shirtless photo of the married politico that he e-mailed to a woman he met on Craigslist, had previously enjoyed solid conservative backing, the Center for Responsive Politics finds.
Political Powerhouses Raise Millions with Leadership PACs
February 3, 2011 | Big-name political figures, including potential presidential candidates and party leaders, hauled in millions of dollars during the 2010 election cycle through their personal leadership PACs, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of campaign finance reports recently filed with the Federal Election Commission. And Republicans dominated.
Jon Huntsman's Political Quest, Koch Industries' Donors Conference and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 1
February 1, 2011 | Former Republican governor Jon Huntsman of Utah is resigning from his post as U.S. ambassador to China, and rumor has it, he is considering running for the U.S. presidency instead. Huntsman has been the nation's top diplomat in China since the summer of 2009.
In Battle of the Olive Pits, Dennis Kucinich Again Aligns Himself With Trial Lawyers
January 27, 2011 | Liberal Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who recently filed a $150,000 lawsuit after biting into an olive pit and sustaining dental damages, has found common cause with tort attorneys before. Since the 1996 election cycle -- when he was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives -- Kucinich has collected $57,500 from the political action committee of the American Association for Justice.
OpenSecrets.org Provides 2011 Legislative Preview Ahead of Barack Obama's State of the Union Address
January 25, 2011 | OpenSecrets Blog offers a preview on the legislative priorities destined to shape political discourse throughout 2011.
GOP Power Brokers Reap Contributions, Ethics Office Still Intact and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 25
January 25, 2011 | CORPORATE CASH FLOWS TO TOP REPUBLICANS: "The new Republican leaders in the House have received millions of dollars in contributions from banks, health insurers and other major business interests, which are pressing for broad reversals of Democratic policies that affect corporations," Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam of the Washigton Post wrote in a recent article that cites data from the Center for Responsive Politics.
Citizens United Anniversary, Possible End of Public Financing and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 21
January 21, 2011 | Overall, outside spending during the 2010 midterms was more than four times the amount recorded during the 2006 midterm election, the Center for Responsive Politics' research indicates
NFL Plays Political Football, Shooting Curbs Congressional Business and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 10
January 10, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Incoming House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Pushes New Transparency Plans
December 10, 2010 | Say goodbye to congressional resolutions honoring sports teams and say hello to being able to read legislation online for three days before House members vote on it.
What Your Purchases Mean for Politics, Republicans Fight for Top Committee Spots and More in Capital Eye Opener: December 1
December 1, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Leadership Battle Between Nancy Pelosi, Heath Shuler Pitted Bankroller Against Beneficiary
November 18, 2010 | After losing more than 60 seats in the U.S. House, some Democrats balked at re-electing Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) as their caucus' top dog. Former Washington Redskins quarterback and Blue Dog Rep. Heath Shuler went so far as to run against Pelosi, who has funneled $28,000 to Shuler over the years.
EXCLUSIVE: Confidential JPMorgan Chase Memo Predicts Congressional 'Gridlock'
November 9, 2010 | JPMorgan Chase, the $2 trillion bank and financial services firm, predicts that the newly Republican-controlled U.S. House will clash with the still-Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate to the point where progress on large legislation is completely halted, according to a confidential memorandum dated Nov. 3 and obtained by OpenSecrets Blog.
Mad Dash for Last-Minute Cash in Alaska, Obama's Biden Bailout and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 8
November 8, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Michele Bachmann's Massive War Chest, Top Leadership PACs and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 1
November 1, 2010 | In her re-election bid, sophomore Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), the chair of the House Tea Party Caucus, has spent more than any other House candidate running for office this year. As of Oct. 13, she had spent a staggering $8.7 million -- that's one-and-a-half times as much as she spent in 2008 and nearly two-and-a-half times as much as she spent in 2006.
Senators Who Pocket Money From Foreign-Connected PACs Fight Against International Influence in Elections
October 28, 2010 | Last week Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) sent a letter, co-signed by 14 other Democratic senators, to the Federal Election Commission, requesting that they "repair and strengthen protections against foreign influence of American elections." But how deep does their desire to strengthen protections against foreign influence go?
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.
Sen. Jim DeMint, Adopting EMILY's List and ActBlue Tactics, Pumping Cash into GOP Pockets
October 5, 2010 | Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), a Tea Party-loving conservative who wants to shake up and remold the institution he currently calls home, stands above other lawmakers in the frontier of creative uses of leadership PACs to aide fellow candidates.
Candidates' Ties to Lobbyists Pose Obstacles in 2010 Campaigns
October 4, 2010 | Dollars spent on lobbying are set to increase over all other years if spending remains on its current course. And in context of 2010 congressional campaigns, the top lobbyist-funded House and Senate candidates have received more than $9 million to fuel their campaigns.
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.
College Professors, Administrators Heavily Invested in Midterm Political Elections
September 22, 2010 | Geriatric medicine. Woodworking. Business. Psychology. Educators may have varied academic interests. But some of the most politically active of them share one thing in common: the habit of donating huge sums of money to federal candidates, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of federal campaign records indicates.
Rejected, Donated or Lost, Sometimes Politicians Never Pocket the Oil Money Directed at Them
August 27, 2010 | Despite a tight relationship between oil interests and politicians, some campaign contribution checks, though written, never end up in the pockets of the oil interests' intended politician or committee. There are several reasons why this may occur, both rare and relatively common.
OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: Some Primary Knowledge
August 23, 2010 | Voters in Florida, Arizona and Alaska will head to the ballot box Tuesday to vote in primary races that have been particularly contentious. And expensive.
Beyond Tom DeLay: J.D. Hayworth, Roy Blunt, Others Reaped Financial Rewards From Disgraced Lobbyist Jack Abramoff
August 17, 2010 | J.D. Hayworth and Roy Blunt are not the only active politicians to have accepted donations from tainted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. In all, 37 current congressional candidates and sitting members of Congress received money from Abramoff and his wife.
OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: A Politician to 'Believe' In
August 16, 2010 | Other than the actual act of legislating, perhaps no business in Washington warrants more thought for politicians than fund-raising. Raising money is, after all -- and as our readers know -- the lifeblood for any politician hoping to keep his or her day job. But that doesn't mean they can't have a little fun doing it,
Few Seats in the 'People's House' for Rangel Hearing, Cantor the PAC Man and more in Capital Eye Opener: July 30
July 30, 2010 | Twenty-term Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) faces a world of political hurt now that the Democrat-controlled House ethics committee hit its own political kin with 13 ethics charges.
Republicans Thwart New Campaign Finance Disclosure Rules As DISCLOSE Act Fails Procedural Vote in Senate
July 27, 2010 | Senate Republicans today blocked legislation calling for new disclosure rules for campaign advertisements. A unified Democratic caucus generated 57 "yes" votes -- three shy of the 60 votes needed to break a Republican filibuster and allow the legislation, known as the DISCLOSE Act, to advance to an up-or-down vote.
Politically Well-Connected Goldman Sachs Sees Slump in PAC Giving, Retains Hefty Balance For Future Contributions
July 21, 2010 | In June, the sole beneficiary of Goldman Sachs was House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), to whom the PAC cut a $5,000 check on June 8, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of campaign finance documents filed Tuesday.
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.
Lawmakers Go Out To The Ballgame, Sometimes For Campaign Cash
June 29, 2010 | At least a dozen lawmakers have held fund-raising events at baseball games at Nationals Park this year, including three slated to play in tonight's annual congressional baseball game, based on a Center for Responsive Politics review of invitations leaked to PoliticalPartyTime.org.
Republican Charles Djou Holds Cash Advantage Ahead of Special Election in Heavily Democratic Hawaii District
May 13, 2010 | Votes are already being cast in the free-for-all special election in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, and a Republican candidate has emerged with the most cash on hand in the campaign's final stretch. Republican Charles Djou, a city council member in Honolulu, has nearly $170,000 more in the bank than the most well-financed Democratic candidate.
Oil Lobby Presses Drilling, Sunshine State Showdowns and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 23
April 23, 2010 | Tuesday's oil rig explosion near the Louisiana coast does not seem to be slowing the pace of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Lawmakers Make Bank from Goldman Sachs, D.C. Voting Bill Gunned Down and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 21
April 21, 2010 | While the Securities and Exchange Commission endeavors to whack Goldman Sachs for alleged fraud, it's worth noting that another government entity -- Congress -- is deeply invested in the company. Quite literally.
Hedge Fund Manager in Goldman Sachs Fraud Case is a Major Donor to Both Democrats and Republicans
April 16, 2010 | A New York investor named John A. Paulson is at the heart of the fraud lawsuit filed today by the Securities and Exchange Commission against Goldman Sachs. While Paulson is not charged with any wrongdoing, his company allegedly paid Goldman to design a financial tool that earned them $1 billion by betting subprime mortgages would fail. His only financial transactions, however, have not taken place on Wall Street.
Massey Energy, Owner of Ill-Fated Coal Mine, Frequently Targets Politicians
April 6, 2010 | Massey Energy, owner of a West Virginia coal mine where an explosion Monday killed at least 25 miners, has long involved itself in federal-level politics through campaign contributions and lobbying efforts, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
Norman Leboon, Accused of Threatening to Kill Rep. Eric Cantor, Donated to Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign
March 29, 2010 | A man accused of threatening to kill House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) appears to have twice donated money to Barack Obama's presidential campaign, the Center for Responsive Politics' research indicates.
Lawmakers Bring In Big Money As They Close The Books on 2009
February 17, 2010 | A preliminary analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics shows that 433 sitting members of the U.S. House of Representatives raised $78 million during the fourth quarter of 2009, an increase of 5.4 percent above their third-quarter hauls.
Hedge Funds, Private Equity Firms, Payday Lenders Seek Financial Security from Congress
November 30, 2009 | Legislation aimed at regulating the securities and investment industry is as complex as the industry itself. But the trade groups representing these interests all seem to have at least one thing in common: they fear additional government regulation will damage their business, which especially concerns them given the ailing economy.
Finance and Credit Companies Lobby Lawmakers As Congress Moves to Aggressively Regulate Them
November 19, 2009 | The various companies and trade groups within the finance and credit industry have contributed about $62.4 million to federal candidates, committees and leadership PACs since 1989, with 62 percent of that sum going to Republicans. In the 2008 election cycle, however, the employees and political action committees of these organizations directed a majority of their money to Democrats for the first time since the 1990 election.
Insurers Seek Cover From New Federal Regulations
November 18, 2009 | Risk and uncertainty are as certain as death and taxes. So, to share the burden of risk and hedge against the full financial liability, companies have long offered consumers a variety of insurance products. Facing the prospect of new regulation, the insurance industry is on pace to break a record $154 million it spent on federal lobbying efforts last year. During the first nine months of this year, insurers spent $122 million and hired 953 lobbyists.
Supporters of Moderate Republican in NY-23 Special Election Weigh Where to Place Their Loyalties After Candidate Quits
November 2, 2009 | With Republican Diedre Scozzafava ending her bid in for Congress and endorsing her Democratic opponent Bill Owens, Owens and Conservative Party nominee Doug are now vying to win over Scozzafava's supporters, including those who lent financial support to her campaign.
Big Donors Ramp Up to Fight FCC Net Neutrality Decision
October 28, 2009 | The Federal Communications Commission's decision last week to begin developing open Internet regulation has left a few big-time political donors and lobbying forces in the telecom industry wondering whether their message got lost in transmission.
Third Quarter Campaign Finance Reports Show Money Race Is On
October 16, 2009 | An initial Center for Responsive Politics analysis has found that sitting members of the U.S. House of Representatives raised $48.2 million from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2009, based on the 336 reports we have in. The mean amount these lawmakers raised was $143,640, and the median amount was $126,680.
Lawmakers Get One-Two Punch of Money From Health Industry Special Interests
October 1, 2009 | A new collaborative investigation between the Sunlight Foundation and Center for Responsive Politics shows that since January 2007, more than 500 individual lobbyists donated roughly $2.8 million to 61 members of Congress who took money from at least 10 lobbyists and also received money from their clients' PACs or employees. Among the recipients were 11 senators who sit on the Senate Finance Committee.
Sallie Mae Finds Friends As Major Student Loan Bill Moves Through Congress
September 23, 2009 | Although Sallie Mae didn't get the result it wanted out of the House last week, the lawmakers who sided with Sallie Mae by voting against a bill to create a direct federal loan program have collected more money, on average, from the company than those who supported the bill.
Republicans Give Rep. Joe Wilson Support — and Campaign Cash — As House Sanctions Congressman's 'You Lie' Shout
September 15, 2009 | All but seven Republicans stood by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and voted against a Congressional resolution to disapprove of his "you lie" outburst last week. Several of them, including much of the House Republican leadership, have also backed Wilson with financial support in recent years.
And They're Off: Congressional Fundraising Races Underway
August 17, 2009 | Nearly 1,400 candidates have filed campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission, indicating that they'll be vying for one of the 468 congressional seats that will open up next year. It won't feel like a quick sprint, however, especially for those candidates in particularly close races who've already raised millions of dollars. We know the final stretch is a ways off yet, but here are our early observations, including contributions reported between April and June.
Contributions from Health Sector to Lawmakers Increased 7 Percent in Second Quarter
August 14, 2009 | Federal lawmakers collected about half a million dollars more from the health sector between April and June of this year than they did in the first quarter of the year -- a total of $15.3 million for 2009. This slight boost is likely the result of the increased intensity of the health care reform debate.
Out-of-State Donations Flow to Many Members of Congress
August 3, 2009 | Senators, on average, raised 57 percent of their individual contributions from out-of-staters during the first six months of 2009. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, on the other hand, raised a median of 77 percent of their individual contributions from in-state donors.
Lawmakers Who Called Lewin Group's Data 'Nonpartisan' Collect Cash From Parent Company UnitedHealth
July 23, 2009 | For years, congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have regarded the Lewin Group, a Virginia-based research firm, as an unbiased, nonpartisan auditor of health care legislation. Yet as the Washington Post reported Wednesday, few who have cited recent Lewin data mention that the company belongs to a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, which opposes the public health option and has given money to the lawmakers citing Lewin's stats.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Donates Serious Cash to Democrats
July 21, 2009 | Since Democrats swept into congressional power in the 2006 midterm elections, many industries -- including some that traditionally back Republicans -- have either begun to contribute to both parties equally or favor Democrats outright. The chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase, however, never had to make any shift. Jamie Dimon happens to be a long-time man of the left.
Herb Kohl's Message to Telecoms: Break it Up
July 10, 2009 | At least one member of Congress -- Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) -- this week weighed in on whether telecom companies are violating anti-trust laws. Kohl sent a letter to various agencies asking them to investigate whether big wireless companies are engaged in anti-competitive practices. Unlike many other lawmakers, however, Kohl, does not rely on telecoms to fill his campaign coffers.
Committee Members Speak Out–Or Stay Mum–On Health Care
July 9, 2009 | Over the past three weeks, Capital Eye has contacted members of five Capitol Hill committees responsible for drafting health care reform legislation this summer. Here are their responses (and non-responses) and the money they're collecting from various industries.
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).
Wall Street's Greenbacks Fill Democrats' Coffers
June 10, 2009 | Although the economy didn't show many signs of improvement in the first few months of 2009, Democrats were benefiting more from Wall Street than they had in any previous cycle, pulling in 58 percent of all contributions that the finance, insurance and real estate sector gave between January and March.
With Only Three Months Down, Lawmakers Fill Campaign Coffers
April 23, 2009 | This week CRP posted new 2010 fundraising profiles for members of Congress, including the total that each lawmaker has raised and spent in the 1st Quarter of 2009. Who's raising the most? Who's already spent the most? Here are a few of our observations.
UBS AG Helps Fill Lawmakers' Coffers
February 19, 2009 | Swiss bank UBS AG agreed today to pay $780 million to settle claims by the U.S. Department of Treasury that it helped American customers evade paying taxes by hiding their Swiss bank accounts from U.S. tax authorities. But that's not the only help that UBS has provided Americans. In the 2008 election cycle, the foreign bank contributed $3.1 million to federal candidates, parties and PACs.
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.
Power Players: Cantor Whips up Support from Finance Sector
January 8, 2009 | A rising star among House Republicans from day one, Cantor will now replace Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri as House minority whip. In this position, Cantor is charged with corralling support among his colleagues for the Republican leadership's proposals. Capital Eye kicks its Power Players series off with a profile of Cantor's fundraising, industry support and personal investments.
Richardson Not Alone in Collecting Money from Embattled Contributor
January 5, 2009 | Putting aside whatever involvement New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson had in an alleged "pay-to-play" scheme in his home state, his future as U.S. commerce secretary is now a casualty of an ongoing federal investigation into a company that has funded the former presidential candidate's state-level political committees. While no other incoming federal lawmaker or Cabinet member is said to be under investigation, others have certainly seen their campaign efforts propped up by the embattled company. Capital Eye lists those recipients here.
Races to Watch VII: Where Cash Has No Competition
October 2, 2008 | Like reading tea leaves, one way to predict how a congressional race is going to go is by looking at the disparity in fundraising between the candidates. So far this election cycle, 280 House and Senate incumbents on November's ballot have collected at least 10 times more than the opponent they face in the general election. In this installment of Races to Watch, Capital Eye looks into why some of these incumbents have been such successful fundraisers.
Races to Watch II: Candidates Supported by Their Party
September 25, 2008 | Private interests and members of the public aren't the only ones betting their money on the congressional candidates they hope will win (or retain) congressional seats. Lawmakers in both parties have a vested interest in seeing their own candidates succeed this November, with Democrats wanting to strengthen their majority and Republicans hoping to minimize their losses. Here we look at some of the candidates getting the largest cash infusions from their own parties, indicating a close race.
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).
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Takeover Costs Congressmen Who Were Invested
September 10, 2008 | Now that the federal government has bailed out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from their impending financial doom, Congress has an even greater interest in seeing the giant mortgage buyers succeed-some lawmakers perhaps more than others. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, 28 lawmakers had between $598,100 and $1.7 million of their own money invested in the two companies last year.
Pale Green
April 18, 2008 | When environmentalists, lobbyists and eco-friendly citizens come a-knockin' on lawmakers' office doors on Earth Day next week, Democrats (and some Republicans) will detail their legislation that directs taxes collected from the oil and gas industry towards renewable energy initiatives. What they probably won't mention is that lawmakers themselves aren't taking a risk on them with their own money.
Barely Unpacked, New Members of Congress Start PACs
January 31, 2007 | With their parties demanding that they be team players, even the newest lawmakers form leadership PACs to give money to others. By Lindsay Renick Mayer January 31, 2007 | (This story has been corrected to reflect that Republican Sen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky established a leadership PAC in 2004 and Democratic Rep. Neil Abercrombie of…
The House Horse Race
February 3, 2006 | Mid-way through the '06 House campaign, new FEC filings provide snapshot of money's role By Center for Responsive Politics February 03, 2006 | Note: Figures provided in this story were those available days after the filing deadline of 1/31/06. At that time, the FEC had not yet completed their review of all committee filings. CRP…
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LMX25988SBCOLOR : Stainless Steel
- Slim SpacePlus™ Ice System
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- Tall Ice & Water Dispensing System
- Double Freezer Drawers
Ultra-Large Capacity 4 Door French Door Refrigerator with Ice & Water Dispenser (33" Width)
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- Freezer Capacity
- Size (W x H x D with door open)
- ENERGY STAR® Qualified
- Color
- Ice & Water Dispenser
- Display Type
- SpacePlus™ Ice System in-door
- Water Filtration System
- Multi-Air Flow Cooling
- Temperature Controls
- Temperature Sensors
- LoDecibel™ Operation
- Door Alarm
- LED Interior Light
- Child Lock
- Warranty
- French4-Door
- Drawer
- 24.7 cu. ft
- 17.0 cu. ft.
- 7.7 cu. ft.
- 41 1/8" x 69 7/8" x 46 1/8"
- Yes
- Smooth Black
- Yes, Tall
- Premium LED
- Yes
- Yes
- Electronic LED
- 6
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 1 Year Parts and Labor, 7 Years on the Sealed System, 10 Years on Linear Compressor
- Smart Cooling
- Yes
- No. of Shelves
- Folding Shelf
- Slide-Out Shelves
- Cantilevered Shelves
- Shelf Construction
- Crisper Bins
- Glide N' Serve™ Drawer
- Refrigerator Light
- Utility Bin
- 4 Split
- 1
- 3
- Yes
- Spill Protector™ Tempered Glass
- 2-Humidity Crispers / Bonus Drawer
- Yes
- Premium LED
- Yes
- No. of Shelves/Bin
- Dairy Corner/Bin
- 6 (2 Adjustable Gallon Size)
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- Drawers
- DuraBase™ Solid Drawer Base
- Divider
- IcePlus™
- Ice Bin
- Freezer Light
- 2
- Yes
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- Yes
- Yes
- Foam Door Insulation
- Contour Door
- Hidden Hinges
- Toe Grille
- Surface
- Back
- Handles
- Available Colors
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- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Stainless Steel
- Flush & Metal Cover Over Mechanical Parts
- Matching Commercial Handles
- Smooth White, Stainless Steel
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- Depth without Handles
- Depth without Door
- Depth (Total with Door Open)
- Height to Top of Case
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- Door Edge Clearance with Handle
- Door Edge Clearance without Handle
- Installation Clearance
- Weight (Product)
- Weight (Shipping)
- Carton Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 35 3/8"
- 32 7/8"
- 29"
- 46 1/8"
- 68 5/8"
- 69 7/8"
- 32 3/4"
- 41 1/8"
- 36 1/4"
- 4 1/2"
- 1 3/4"
- Sides 1/8", Top 1", Back 2"
- 337 lbs.
- 370 lbs.
- 35" x 73"x 38"
Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 51 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheWindyCity Can One Be in Love with .... a Refrigerator? When we buy a major appliance, we research the heck out of it before we buy. We visited 4 stores, talked to countless sales reps, and read many reviews on the internet, so we knew what we DID NOT want. We went with this LG based on the good reviews and critical comments about what was most important to us. It's been over a month now, and we are more than pleased with many features of this refrigerator. 1. It is ultra quiet. The compressor is barely heard, the icemaker doesn't exist as far as I know, because you can't even here the ice falling within it. 2. There is no after-drip with the water dispenser, nor the icemaker with after-ice. 3. The door within a door is the most used feature....what a great innovation! 4. The pull out freezer drawer is very well built and solid. 5. The space within both the refrigerator and freezer is remarkable. So, that being said, if you're a poor guy like me being dragged to all the stores with your wife, trust me on this and go with this LG door within a door. You will get what you pay for in quality of build, and quietness in how it runs and she'll be happy! Happy wife, happy life! January 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by walleyworld The Best in Its Class! Bought this as part of a total LG remodel of the kitchen. Couldn't be happier with the quality and features of our new fridge. I think that LG will be selling more of these as neighbors and friends who are replacing theirs like this one a lot! The very steady cooling temps are far and above anything that we've ever owned. My ratings are very deserved. October 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Greatful Husband Finally! After 17 years and 5 kids, we needed a new large capacity refrigerator. I did all the research, read the reviews and looked at way too many units. Finally my wife landed on the L&G to fit our 33 inch opening. Waited until the right price came along and traveled over 900 miles to pick up the new unit. We could not be happier with the quality of this unit. All the features make going to the refrigerator a joy! Cold water, ice at the door, crushed no less! and a chime to remind you that the cold air is escaping! That feature alone has made me less crazy and brought more peace to the house. Bottom line, L&G units are not the cheapest but in this case I feel very strongly that I have gotten more than I paid for! August 29, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by jsn Great features The slim space shelves are great for storing beverages. The ice maker is small, so we dump ice from the maker into the first freezer drawer to keep a back up. Not a big fan of the three vegetable drawers - seems harder to fit stuff than in the two drawer version. Would also be nice if the lower frig drawer was split so that you could open one half with just one door open. Seems like a quality refrigerator. It fits in a space that won't fit a regular 36" but it is very deep. Also love the push-back shelf feature - makes it easier to keep big bottles. August 28, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Mr. Cold Hand It work great for 2 years and 2 months... We liked this refrigerator a lot - but then just after two years the ice maker broke. Who has the time or wants to spend more money on a basically new refrigerator, the door just before the ice comes out into your glass will not open, we have to reach under with our hands and open it. Two years and it is broke, I'm not happy at all with the Quality of this my first LG product. It's the French 4 door model, looks great, this ice thing ruins the whole experience. August 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by doeb Love this Fridge! Lots of room. I get a lot of compliments from friends. We had limited space and this fits perfectly! I highly recommend it! July 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by ThomKat A lot of space in a little space Wanted French doors to accommodate large items, but hadn't been able to find one to fit in the 32+ inches available. This does it. July 21, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by NORMAJEAN let me tell you 'what is NOT to like!" this refrigerator has a terrible flaw! when you close the left door, there should be a magnet that catches and holds it closed, and there is NOT! it does not lock, and it has to be shut properly, before the right side, will close and lock itself properly!!! it is awful to have to reopen the right side , in order to shut the left side, and IF YOU DO NOT: THE BEEPER STARTS BEEPING LOUDLY, and drives you CRAZY, UNTIL YOU COME BACK AND close the whole think RIGHT!!!! This thing drives me NUTS Every Single Day of the week/every YEAR!!! - I HATE IT!!! ~ THIS MESSAGE IS APPROVED by me; n-J-b!!! May 29, 2013
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March Madness is in full-on, face-painted, trash-talking, ankle-snapping, buzzer-beating, swing. Unless you're 6'9" and play for Louisville, the only way you're going to the Final Four is to buy a ticket and make the pilgrimage to Atlanta or watch it on the big screen from your couch.
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