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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…
With Cantor Gone, GOP — and Tea Party — Loses Major Fundraiser
June 11, 2014 | "I'm in shock," Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) said in response to the defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to David Brat, a small-town tea party activist, in Tuesday's Virginia primary. No kidding: McHenry has received at least $60,000 from Cantor's extensive fundraising network over the years — and he's not the only one who's…
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The revolving door always spins for Goldman Sachs — by design
March 23, 2017 | Each time President Donald Trump adds another Goldman Sachs alum to his administration, it's tempting to bring up his campaign-trail rhetoric about the investment bank. After all, it seems as though Trump is trying to drain the swamp by forcing it to overflow; last week, he nominated Goldman managing director James Donovan to the post of deputy Treasury…
Dold, Poliquin rake in most Wall Street money in competitive House races
August 27, 2015 | The Dow's recent skids have investors on edge about how bad things might get on Wall Street. But there is one thing they can count on: the financial industry's place as a top donor to congressional candidates cycle after cycle. Consider some of the pivotal House races taking shape, for example, where Wall Street is…
The Political One Percent of the One Percent in 2014: Mega Donors Fuel Rising Cost of Elections
April 30, 2015 | In the 2014 elections, 31,976 donors — equal to roughly one percent of one percent of the total population of the United States — accounted for an astounding $1.18 billion in disclosed political contributions at the federal level. Those big givers — what we have termed the Political One Percent of the One Percent —…
Will Clinton Win Back Wall Street for Democrats?
April 14, 2015 | Wall Street has been remarkably bipartisan for much of the last 25 years, but a swerve to the right a few years ago cut its flow of campaign cash for Democrats practically to a trickle. That may change as Hillary Clinton's official announcement of a presidential bid returns to the spotlight a Democratic candidate whom Wall…
Registered Lobbyists Gave $1.1 Million in Contributions Post Election
March 12, 2015 | While campaign workers (and increasingly television viewers) breathe a sigh of relief the morning after an election, for lobbyists it's time to get back to work to bolster relationships with incumbents or begin them with new members. That's often done in the form of contributions (surprise!). According to an OpenSecrets.org analysis, 948 lobbyists wrote more…
Crowding In on Cromnibus, Most Heavily Lobbied Bill of '14
February 5, 2015 | December's cromnibus spending package was a bonanza for lobbyists, with the defense, banking, and health care industries especially flexing their influence muscle to make sure their priorities were on the agenda. The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83), or Cromnibus, which combined a short-term continuing resolution on Department of Homeland Security funding with broader…
Who Cares About SOTU? We Have a Few Guesses
January 20, 2015 | The economy is growing steadily, unemployment is down, the stock market is soaring, gas prices are diving. Good luck getting a rise out of someone by mentioning the deficit at a Washington dinner party, something that would have been unimaginable in the not-so-distant past. There's plenty of good news for President Obama to dwell on…
Wall Street's Investments in Deregulation
January 14, 2015 | Wall Street did its part to make 2014 the most expensive midterm election ever, outpacing its 2010 total and once again putting the bulk of its financial muscle behind GOP candidates and groups. Donors from the securities and investment industry, otherwise known as Wall Street, contributed a total of $184 million to candidates, parties and outside…
Wall Street's Omnibus Triumph, and Others
December 12, 2014 | In the wake of the passage of the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill last night, it's no easy thing sorting out the winners and the losers. The wide variety of riders and add-ons means a slew of interest groups can claim victory, even if it's hard to pin down exactly who should claim credit for stuffing the…
MoveOn.org to Back Another Clinton Opponent
December 10, 2014 | The progressive political group MoveOn.org is making a not-so-subtle push to get Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) into the 2016 presidential race. Nearly two years ahead of the first open presidential race since 2008, MoveOn has pledged at least $1 million to help Warren after gaining majority approval in a vote put to its 8 million…
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…
With Cantor Gone, GOP — and Tea Party — Loses Major Fundraiser
June 11, 2014 | "I'm in shock," Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) said in response to the defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to David Brat, a small-town tea party activist, in Tuesday's Virginia primary. No kidding: McHenry has received at least $60,000 from Cantor's extensive fundraising network over the years — and he's not the only one who's…
Banking Industry Has Connections to Shape Mortgage Overhaul
April 18, 2014 | As the Senate Banking Committee prepares to vote on a new bill overhauling the mortgage finance system, lobbyists from the banking and finance sector have connections and clout.
Wall Street Shaped Bill Easing Oversight, and Kept Contributions Coming
May 24, 2013 | Lobbyists from the banking industry had significant input into the wording of a bill exempting certain kinds of trades from regulation under the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul. Players in the industry also had their checkbooks out for lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee in the first quarter of this year.
Pritzker and Froman, by the Numbers
May 2, 2013 | Obama announces the nominations of Penny Pritzker as Commerce Secretary and Michael Froman to be U.S. Trade Representative. Both were bundlers for his campaigns.
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.
Millionaire Freshmen Make Congress Even Wealthier
January 16, 2013 | Think the Congress that just ended was out of touch with America? The new one may be no better, judging by how much it's worth. Overall, lawmakers are even wealthier than in previous years, according to our analysis of their 2011 financial disclosure statements, and 257 of them -- seven more than in 2010 -- are millionaires.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 10: Obama's Treasury Pick, the Uphill Battle at the NRCC and More!
January 10, 2013 | Barack Obama's choice for Treasury Secretary has a revolving door past, the new executive director of the National Republican Congressional Committee has a bruising 2012 to overcome and the battle for Herbalife may go through Washington.
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. 11: Banks in Potentially Crippling Lawsuits, A Cultural Misunderstanding Over Wal-Mart Lobbying, and the Death Star Petition
December 11, 2012 | Some of the nation's biggest banks are defendants in a whole new round of lawsuits over subprime mortgages, with potential liability in the hundreds of billions. WalMart is accused of illegal lobbying in India, though it all seems to be a misunderstanding.
Capital Eye Opener, Oct. 17: NFL Owners as Donors, Wall Street Shifts, and More
October 17, 2012 | Most NFL owners support Republicans, despite a big contribution from the wife of the Pittsburgh Steelers' owner to an outside spending group that backs Obama. Also, Wall Street drops Obama like he was a live grenade.
Debate Commission's Own Hot Topic
October 2, 2012 | When tens of millions of viewers tune in Wednesday to the first of three debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, it's likely that the only fireworks will be on stage. But controversy rages about the Commission on Presidential Debates, which is hosting the event, and several sponsors have dropped out in recent days.
Capital Eye Opener, August 28th: 'Turncoat' in Tampa, a $6000 Campaign, and Convention Spending Down
August 28, 2012 | Charlie Crist makes convention news, agreeing to speak at the Democratic event next week -- despite being the beneficiary of millions from Republicans during his career, a New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate shows how to run a campaign on the cheap, and convention sponsors are holding back this year.
Several Controversial Banks Curb Lobbying Expenses
July 20, 2012 | Amid recent media reports of banks manipulating interest rates, cheating consumers, and doing business with money launderers, the Center for Responsive Politics' early review of second quarter lobbying filings reveals a a noticeable drop in lobbying expenditures for a few (now infamous) banks. Barclays, whose CEO Bob Diamond resigned last month after the British bank was fined for manipulating information that affects a key interest rate known as LIBOR, barely registered a lobbying presence over the last three months.
Our Shadow Money Conference, Rajat Gupta's Democratic Dollars and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 19
June 19, 2012 | On Wednesday, the Center for Responsive Politics will host a conference at the National Press Club on the growing role of groups like these -- politically active non-profit organizations -- in elections.
Wall Street Money Continues to Flow to Republican Mitt Romney
February 2, 2012 | Republican Mitt Romney relied on the finance, insurance and real estate sector for roughly $2 out of every $11 he raised during the fourth quarter of 2011, according to a new analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics of campaign finance documents submitted Tuesday to the Federal Election Commission.
Looking Back at South Carolina Winner Newt Gingrich's Long Money-in-Politics Past
January 21, 2012 | Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has won the South Carolina GOP presidential primary, and despite claiming to be an outsider, he has been in Washington a long time.
Norquist's 'Super' Influence, Lawmakers Use Insider Status on Stock Market and More in Capital Eye Opener: Nov. 15
November 15, 2011 | As the deadline approaches for the supercommittee to agree on $1.2 trillion in cuts to the federal budget, the influence of one unelected player may make the difference, the Wall Street Journal reported. Antitax advocate Grover Norquist could be a big reason for the supercommittee's stalemate, thanks in part to his nonprofit's deep pockets.
Third-Quarter Lobbying Reports Reveal Who's Up and Who's Down
November 2, 2011 | Lobbying expenditures fell during the third quarter of 2011 for many of the country's most prominent companies, especially those in the energy and natural resource sector, according to a preliminary analysis of about 90 percent of all third-quarter lobbying reports by the Center for Responsive Politics.
As Presidential Candidates Seek Finance Sector Money, Wall Street Donors Flock Most to Mitt Romney
October 17, 2011 | The finance sector accounts for more than 23 percent of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's total war chest, more than any other candidate. Moreover, Romney has received nearly twice as much as President Barack Obama from the finance, insurance and real estate sector.
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.
New Feature on OpenSecrets.org Highlights Top Contributors to Debt Supercommittee Members
August 17, 2011 | Many special interest groups have invested heavily in supercommittee members on both sides of the aisle, including the securities and investment firms, the real estate industry and health professionals, according to new research by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Wall Street Titans Continue to Invest Millions on K Street
July 21, 2011 | Seven of the biggest and most high-profile banks and investment companies -- Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and the American Bankers Association -- have spent a combined $20 million on lobbying the federal government so far this year, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics.
John Edwards Indicted in Campaign Finance Case, Faces Potential Jail Time
June 3, 2011 | John Edwards' supporters have largely fled him. But those supporters fueled his presidential ambitions by raising $57 million from a strong donor base during his 2008 bid.
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.
Stupak Becomes Lobbyist, Tucson Victim Stumps for Magazine Ban and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 12
April 12, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
President Barack Obama Seeks to Again Mobilize Donors During Re-Election Campaign
April 4, 2011 | During the 2008 election, Barack Obama set fund-raising records and mobilized millions of individual donors. Obama was particularly successful in turning small-dollar donors into repeat givers, often via the Internet. His re-election campaign will be trying to emulate that success this go around.
Bernie Sanders' Tax Targets, Wisconsin Money Madness and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 30
March 30, 2011 | Earlier this week, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) urged his colleagues to support new legislation to close "corporate tax loopholes." As part of his pitch, Sanders highlighted the 10 "worst corporate income tax avoiders" -- many of which are among the biggest spenders when in comes to lobbying in the nation's capital, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Freshmen in 112th Congress Exceedingly Wealthy Despite Struggling National Economy
March 9, 2011 | U.S. House and Senate freshmen are together a notably wealthy bunch, enjoying exponentially greater wealth than most of the Americans they represent, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of federal personal financial disclosure reports.
Barack Obama Turns to Deep-Pocketed Donors to Help Win the Future
March 3, 2011 | In late February, President Barack Obama announced 22 new members for his council on jobs and competitiveness, a group he established in January. The new appointees are also linked by a shared experience: donating to Democrats.
Republican Newt Gingrich Wants to Party Like It's 1995
March 3, 2011 | Former Republican Congressman Newt Gingrich of Georgia, who served as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 through 1998, is testing the waters of a presidential run.
OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: Defense Industry Cuts Under Pressure
February 28, 2011 | For this week's PolitiQuizz, we want you to take a look at the finances of two defense industry members in relation to the House Armed Services Committee. Boeing and General Electric's political action committees are prolific contributors to numerous federal candidates. During the 2010 election cycle, which freshmen Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee received contributions from both Boeing and General Electric?
OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: Getting to Know the High Court
February 22, 2011 | How well do you know the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States?
Federal Lobbying Expenditures Plateau After Years of Rapid Growth
February 4, 2011 | The nation's financial malaise is finally catching up to K Street, where federal lobbying activity plateaued for the first time in a decade, the Center for Responsive Politics' research indicates. After a record $3.49 billion in lobbying spending in 2009, lobbying expenditures in 2010 by corporations, unions, trade associations, universities and other organizations will, at most, eclipse that amount by the narrowest of margins.
Lieberman Retires, ChristinePAC Questioned and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 19
January 19, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Orszag Revolves, Bernie Sanders' Filibuster Fund-raiser and More in Capital Eye Opener: December 13
December 13, 2010 | ORSZAG GOES TO CITIGROUP: Former Director of the Office of Management and Budget Peter Orszag, who resigned in June, has gone through D.C.'s famed revolving door between public service and the private sector and landed in comfort at Citigroup.
Bank of America Spending Riches to Influence Federal Government that Fined it $137 Million
December 8, 2010 | While being targeted by the government for consumer and corporate power abuses, Bank of America has spent millions of dollars attempting to woo state and federal officials through professional lobbying efforts and campaign contributions, an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics finds. The company even has two corporate political action committees that target the levels of government differently.
Congressional Members' Personal Wealth Expands Despite Sour National Economy
November 17, 2010 | Despite a stubbornly sour national economy congressional members' personal wealth collectively increased by more than 16 percent between 2008 and 2009, according to a new study by the Center for Responsive Politics of federal financial disclosures released earlier this year.
Wall Street Lobbying Surge, Microsoft Hired Former Fed Official and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 16
November 16, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Some Corporations and Trade Associations Hedged Bets on Winners of Midterm Elections
November 5, 2010 | Some corporations and trade groups seemingly believe that no political party is inherently better than another. And they donate as such.
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.
JPMorgan Chase Prevails in Lobbying Battle of Big Banks
October 24, 2010 | New York-based financial services firm JPMorgan Chase spent $2.74 million on federal lobbying from July through September this year, topping the list of big-spending commercial banks, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of third-quarter federal lobbying reports, which were filed last week.
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.
Murkowski Not Done Yet, Political Mudslinging on Twitter and More in Capital Eye Opener: September 8
September 8, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
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.
A New Obama Cabinet Member, John Hall's Proposed Lobbying Restrictions and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 14
July 14, 2010 | OMB HEAD SPINS OUT, NEW ONE SPINS IN: Jacob Lew, Obama's new pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, has more than 30 years of experience in Washington, spinning through the revolving door between the public and private sectors on multiple occasions.
Hoosier Dems Nominate Ellsworth, Wall Street Parties With Congress and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 17
May 17, 2010 | HOOSIER NOMINEE: The Democratic Party of Indiana officially nominated Blue Dog Rep. Brad Ellsworth Saturday to be their party's nominee in the race to fill the Senate seat of retiring Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh. Ellsworth has about $960,000 cash on hand, including large sums from lawyers, lobbyists, labor unions and leadership PACs.
Strike 'Tea,' a 'Citizens United' Rebuke and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 10
May 10, 2010 | In what Tea Party advocates are calling a coup for their cause, Utah Republicans on Saturday declined to advance sitting U.S. Sen. Robert Bennett to a party primary, effectively ending the 76-year-old lawmaker's career in electoral politics come January.
Special Interests Continue Federal Lobbying Blitz, New Reports Indicate
April 21, 2010 | As President Barack Obama works with the Democratic Congress to advance his ambitious legislative priorities, lobbying efforts by special interest groups continue unabated. Lobbying reports for the first three months of 2010 were due to the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate by midnight last night, and a preliminary Center for Responsive Politics analysis of these reports show many major players continuing to shell out big dollars on their lobbying operations.
Congressmen Become Lobbyists, Charlie Rangel Challenged and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 14
April 14, 2010 | More than 125 former congressional personnel, from aides on the banking committees to elected officials, are now working on behalf of financial companies, using their expertise and connections to influence legislation that is meant to regulate the financial industry
Charlie Rangel Admonished, Timothy Walz Joins PAC Club and more in Capital Eye Opener: February 26
February 26, 2010 | Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) broke U.S. House rules by accepting corporation-funded trips to the Caribbean, a congressional ethics committee ruled Thursday.
Capital Eye Opener: Tuesday, December 15
December 15, 2009 | OBAMA & WALL STREET FAT CATS: As Congress pushes through legislation aimed at reforming Wall Street and regulating risky trading products, President Barack Obama is pushing the top executives to get on board with new changes to their industry and increase lending to small businesses.
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.
Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, a Favorite of Wall Street, Leads Regulatory Reform Fight
November 23, 2009 | Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) chairs the powerful Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Dodd is now spearheading new efforts to tackle financial sector regulatory reform. Over the past 20 years, Dodd's most generous campaign supporter has also been the finance, insurance and real estate sector, which is filled with companies directly affected by legislation shepherded by the Banking Committee.
Republican Senator Robert Bennett Seeks to Permanently Sunset TARP Program
November 20, 2009 | Sen. Robert Bennett (R-Utah) originally supported of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) enacted by President George W. Bush in October 2008. He later opposed the second TARP authorization under President Barack Obama, and he now believes that the TARP program has served its purpose and should expire at the end of this year.
Spencer Bachus: 'No More Bailouts'
November 19, 2009 | Although Bachus isn't new to the House Financial Services Committee, he's relatively new to the committee's ranking member position, which he assumed in 2007. Since 1992, employees and political action committees associated with the financial sector have given Bachus $4 million -- exponentially more than any other sector during that time.
Barney Frank Pushes for Regulation Despite Financial Industry Funds
November 18, 2009 | As chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank is busy this year in ways he may not have expected when he assumed the post in 2007, just before the country's economy slipped into a recession. Frank's promotion from ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee to chairman helped earn him about 37 percent more from the industries footing his campaign bills compared to the 2006 election cycle.
Democratic Sen. Jack Reed Envisions New Financial Regulations
November 17, 2009 | Viewed as a champion of regulatory reform, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) is an advocate of new regulations regarding financial markets, products and institutions -- including new regulation regarding credit derivatives, "dark pool" markets and hedge funds. Within the Banking Committee, he is chairman of the securities, insurance and investment subcommittee.
Crossing Wall Street
November 16, 2009 | As the United States continues digging itself out of a recession, the nation is poised to re-emerge in a dramatically altered financial climate. And after years of enjoying relatively little regulation, commercial banks, credit companies, hedge funds and securities and investment companies are facing the most extensive overhaul by the federal government since the Great Depression. Over the next seven days, Capital Eye will be following the special interest money in our "Crossing Wall Street" series as both the House and Senate tackle financial regulation.
Commercial Banks Hope for Return on Investment in Congress
November 16, 2009 | Congress often acts as a type of bank for bankers themselves -- a place executives can direct their cash, perhaps hoping to collect interest in the form of a legislative favor. The interest rate on that premium appears to be low these days, however, as commercial banks could face a sweeping regulatory overhaul in the coming months.
Sen. Richard Shelby a Formidable Foe for Democrat-style Financial Reform
November 16, 2009 | Name: Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.). Positions: A fifth-generation Alabamian and University of Alabama alumnus, state loyalty flows through Shelby's crimson blood. So do conservative politics. Party loyalty is another matter.
Support for Charles Rangel Wanes In Midst of Alleged Ethics Scandals
October 15, 2009 | Republican members of the House last week attempted to oust Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) from his powerful chairmanship of the House Ways & Means Committee for the duration of a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged ethical misconduct surrounding his real estate investments and dubious personal financial disclosure reports. And although the effort failed and Rangel can sit tight for now, signs that he's sustained political damage are emerging.
House Financial Services Committee Considers Regulating Industries That Heavily Fund Members' Campaigns
October 14, 2009 | The House Financial Services Committee today begins marking up a bill that would create a new consumer protection agency and increase regulation of a number of financial products. Even as members of the committee consider how to prevent another economic collapse, they may have another financial issue in mind -- the industries opposing the measure have contributed $77.6 million to the 71 members of the committee since 1989.
Capital Eye Opener: Wednesday, October 7
October 7, 2009 | CASTLE ON A (SENATE) CLOUD: Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del.) announced yesterday that he intends to run for the Senate seat left vacant by Vice President Joe Biden, turning the race into "one of the top races in the country," said National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman John Cornyn (R-Texas), according to The Hill. Cornyn also hinted that the race would be expensive.
Capital Eye Opener: Tuesday, September 29
September 29, 2009 | PROGRESSIVES PRESSURE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: The Senate Finance Committee resumes its work today marking up its health care reform legislative proposal. At the same time, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America have launched a new ad against Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), encouraging him to support a public health insurance option.
Capital Eye Opener: Tuesday, September 22
September 22, 2009 | MOTIVE: POLITICAL FUNDRAISING?: Hassan Nemazee, head of a private equity firm, has been indicted for defrauding Bank of America and HSBC, adding to his indictment for defrauding Citigroup. Nemazee and his family have raised $824,500 total for at least 75 lawmakers since 1993, including President Barack Obama ($13,800), Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ($33,500) and Vice President Joe Biden ($23,700) of Massachusetts.
Commercial Banks Lobby Federal Government to Save Billions on Derivatives
September 4, 2009 | Five of the nation's largest commercial banks stand to earn $35 billion on derivatives contracts this year -- but only if they get their way. To ensure that federal legislation won't kill their chance of collecting that cash, they're pouring money into campaign contributions and lobbying efforts.
Capital Eye Opener: Friday, September 4
September 4, 2009 | NEMAZEE FACES ADDITIONAL FRAUD CHARGE: U.S. prosecutors say that high-profile Democratic fundraiser Hassan Nemazee defrauded not only Citigroup's banking unit, but two other banks as well.
Troubled Political Financier Hassan Nemazee Donated Heavily to PACs, Committees
August 28, 2009 | The Nemazee family's committee and PAC contributions since 1994 include $247,000 to the Democratic National Committee, $170,200 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, $55,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and $2,500 to the Democratic Party of New Hampshire, CRP's research shows.
Some Politicos Distance Themselves From Embattled Hassan Nemazee, But Not All. Yet.
August 26, 2009 | Embattled political financier Hassan Nemazee, who faces decades in prison after federal authorities arrested him for allegedly attempting to secure a fradulent loan from Citigroup, has donated money to 75 federal political candidates, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
Capital Eye Opener: Wednesday, August 26
August 26, 2009 | WE BILKED THIS CITI: Hassan Nemazee, a notable fund-raiser for President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a host of other prominent Democrats, faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly seeking a fraudulent $74 million loan from Citigroup's banking unit.
Financial and Real Estate Firms Feel Economic Pinch as Lobbying Efforts Wane
July 29, 2009 | From families to cities to businesses, a terrifically awful national economy is causing most everyone to crimp their spending. Financial institutions and real estate firms, some financially marginalized to the brink of insolvency or beyond, are no exception, particularly when it comes to their government lobbying efforts.
Retailers Versus Credit Card Companies: Following the Money
July 17, 2009 | Credit card companies and commercial banks are in the midst of another legislative fight on Capitol Hill, this time against retailers. Their major weapon: money.
Some Wall Street Interests Scale Back on Political Giving
June 9, 2009 | As the economic crisis continued during the first three months of 2009, many institutions in the powerful finance, insurance and real estate sector have scaled back on contributions to lawmakers, CRP has found.
WSJ: Banks Aim to Change Accounting Rules Through Politicking
June 3, 2009 | According to a new WSJ analysis that uses CRP data, during the first three months of 2009, 31 financial groups spent a combined $27.6 million on lobbying and gave $286,000 in campaign contributions to lawmakers tasked with the oversight of the accounting rules they are hoping to amend.
Recipients of Federal Funds Cut Down On Federal Lobbying
April 30, 2009 | Although the lobbying industry doesn't seem to have taken a hit in the first three months of 2009 compared to the same time last year, recipients of cash from the federal government's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) handed out less money to lobbyists than they had in any quarter of 2008.
Following the money in the Wall Street shakeout? Start here.
February 25, 2009 | OpenSecrets.org has many, many resources for anyone interested in following the money as Washington policymakers craft their solution to the shakeout that continues on Wall Street. Here's a handy guide to what we've got online.
Keeping Tabs on Wall Street, Stimulus Efforts and the Bailout
February 25, 2009 | Since August 2008, when the economic crisis started making headlines and companies began asking lawmakers for some financial help in the form of billions of dollars, CRP has been taking a look at the political influence of companies and industries looking for a government lifeline. This archive contains what we've produced as we follow the money behind the Wall Street shakeout and the government's attempts to jump-start the economy.
Power Players: New Mexico Senator Enchants Donors from Energy Sector
February 19, 2009 | Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) has been the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee since 1999 and returned to his post as chair in 2007. Not surprisingly given his committee assignment, Bingaman's campaigns run, in part, on fuel from the energy sector.
Congressmen Hear from TARP Recipients Who Funded Their Campaigns
February 10, 2009 | The eight CEOs testifying Wednesday before the House Financial Services Committee about how their companies are using billions of dollars in bailout funds may find that the hot seat is merely lukewarm. Nearly every member of the committee received contributions associated with these financial institutions during the 2008 election cycle, for a total of $1.8 million.
TARP Recipients Paid Out $114 Million for Politicking Last Year
February 4, 2009 | The companies that have been awarded taxpayers' money from Congress's bailout bill spent $77 million on lobbying and $37 million on federal campaign contributions, CRP has found. The return on investment: 258,449 percent.
Power Players: Embattled Congressman Leads Ways and Means with Finance Money Behind Him
January 30, 2009 | Fixing the economy is a huge undertaking for the 111th Congress, and any measures to cut or raise taxes will have to win the approval of the House Ways and Means Committee, which Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) has chaired since 2007. This position has made Rangel a magnet for cash from the finance, insurance and real estate sector.
Washington Lobbying Grew to $3.2 Billion Last Year, Despite Economy
January 29, 2009 | While companies across the board were losing record amounts of money and laying off employees last year, at least one industry seemed to weather the recession: lobbying. Special interests paid Washington lobbyists $3.2 billion in 2008, more than any other year on record and a 13.7 percent increase from 2007, CRP has found. Corporations in the finance, insurance and real estate sector and automotive industry actually slowed or decreased their lobbying spending overall last year, relying instead on trade associations to represent them.
Wealthy Freshmen Increase Congressional Net Worth
January 28, 2009 | New members of Congress are worth $1 million more than the average incumbent, CRP has found after analyzing the lawmakers' personal financial disclosure reports. As they make decisions about the economy, freshmen and incumbents are heavily invested in the struggling financial sector.
Power Players: Struggling Financial Firms Are Banking on Dodd
January 27, 2009 | Although Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) is chair of one of the more powerful congressional committees, he probably isn't the envy of his peers these days with an economic crisis growing larger by the day. Dodd has put in two years as chair of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and is now charged with shaping legislation to jump-start the economy and help floundering companies, including those that have contributed to his campaigns.
No Logos, but Corporate Representation at Obama's Inauguration
January 15, 2009 | There won't be any corporate advertising on the dais, but a number of major corporations and influential industries will be represented at Barack Obama's inauguration by individuals who've contributed as much as $50,000 apiece--and bundled up to $300,000--to underwrite the festivities. According to a new analysis of inaugural donors by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, individuals associated with Microsoft, Google, Citigroup and many more companies are among the upcoming event's biggest contributors.
Struggling Companies and Industries Still Found Funds to Sponsor Political Conventions
December 10, 2008 | Weeks before they turned to the federal government for rescue, companies such as AIG, Ford, Citigroup and Freddie Mac were among the biggest sponsors of the summertime political conventions that nominated Barack Obama and John McCain for president, according to a new analysis by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, in collaboration with the Campaign Finance Institute.
Finance Sector Lobbied for Money…Without the Money to Lobby
November 21, 2008 | The surge of activity in the nation's capital to revive the country's economy apparently hasn't caused a torrent of lobbying funds by the insurance companies, investment banks, mortgage companies and savings and loans central to the government's actions. While unions, companies and organizations across all industries increased their lobbying expenditures 2 percent in the 3rd Quarter of this year compared to the first three months of 2008, the finance, insurance and real estate sector apparently scaled back, decreasing its spending by 9 percent.
Obama's Pick for Chief of Staff Tops Recipients of Wall Street Money
November 5, 2008 | A day after being elected president and acknowledging "the worst financial crisis in a century," Barack Obama asked one of the biggest recipients of Wall Street campaign contributions to be his chief of staff. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, the Illinois congressman who was an aide in the Clinton White House, was the top House recipient in the 2008 election cycle of contributions from hedge funds, private equity firms and the larger securities/investment industry--not the most popular of industries in the current economy.
U.S. Election Will Cost $5.3 Billion, Center for Responsive Politics Predicts
October 22, 2008 | The 2008 election for president and Congress is not only one of the most closely watched U.S. elections in years; it's also the most expensive in history. The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics estimates that more than $5.3 billion will go toward financing the federal contests upcoming on Nov. 4.
Preview: CRP Predicts Cost of 2008 Election
October 22, 2008 | At $5.3 billion, the 2008 contests will add up to the most expensive U.S. election in history (and, thus, probably the most expensive election the world has ever seen). CRP will be releasing its pre-election analysis and predictions late tonight, but in the meantime, we provide a preview of what we've found.
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 VI: Candidates Backed by PACs
October 1, 2008 | More than a quarter of the money raised by congressional candidates on the November ballot has come from business and labor PACs, not from individual donors, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. Capital Eye has profiled some races where labor union and business PAC money is playing the largest role.
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.
Bundlers for McCain, Obama Are Among Wall Street's Tumblers
September 18, 2008 | How did Wall Street's largest firms also become some of the largest donors to John McCain and Barack Obama's presidential campaigns? Take a look at the candidates' rosters of bundlers on OpenSecrets.org, and it becomes clear.
Wall Street Shake-up Connects to Washington Through Contributions, Personal Investments
September 15, 2008 | Wall Street's grim news has plenty of people worried about their pocketbooks. Lawmakers are among them, not only concerned with how to boost the economy but with their own personal finances tied to companies that are struggling. The richest members of Congress seem to be the most invested in the companies at the center of the Wall Street shake-up.
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.
Financial Industry Lobbyists Keep Bankers' Hours
August 26, 2008 | For every star-studded concert and poker tournament when the sun goes down over the Rockies, there are dozens of mundane corporate events during the day that resemble what goes on in Washington nearly every other day of the year. Such was the scene Tuesday at a daytime event sponsored by the Financial Services Roundtable, an influential alliance of the nation's biggest banks, insurers, mortgage lenders, investment advisors, credit card companies.
Professors Spent Their Summer Vacations Giving to Obama
August 26, 2008 | While school was out, college professors and other educators were putting money into Barack Obama's presidential campaign, according to a new analysis of the Democratic nominee's summer fundraising. Educators contributed at least $2.3 million to his campaign in June and July, surpassed only by lawyers, who make up Obama's top-giving industry since the campaign's start, and retirees.
A Friend in Need, Wall Street Gets Help from Washington
March 20, 2008 | The federal government's interest in the plight of investment and commercial banks is driven by the urgency of securing the U.S. economy, but the close ties between Wall Street and Washington may hint at other motives for lending a hand to these struggling financial institutions. The employees and political action committees of these firms bankroll federal campaigns like few other companies; the securities and investment industry ranks third among all industries in contributing to candidates and parties this election cycle, giving $71.5 million, with 60 percent to Democrats.
Cost of '08 Presidential Race Already Tops All Elections Prior to '04
February 4, 2008 | While Republicans saw gains, exclusive analysis of year-end contributions finds Democrats maintained their hold on most top-giving industries. Lawyers, retirees and Wall Street still dominate. Candidates are on pace to break 2004 records before parties officially nominate.
Retirees Got Active in Presidential Campaign's 3rd Quarter
November 1, 2007 | Exclusive analysis finds lawyers are still the biggest givers to candidates for the White House, but retired contributors have edged out Wall Street. A year before '08 election, Democrats have the edge in nearly every major industry.
Small Donors Raised Their Voices in Presidential Campaign's 2nd Quarter
July 19, 2007 | While lawyers and Wall Street are still the biggest givers, the candidates raised 84 percent more—or more than a quarter of their money—from smaller donors in the last three months.
Financiers, Along with Lawyers, are Underwriting the Race for the White House, Watchdog Finds
April 18, 2007 | New, exclusive analysis on OpenSecrets.org finds attorneys have given candidates the most, but Wall Street's biggest firms top all other companies. Candidates have relied on their personal connections for early fundraising.
Investors Push Companies to Explain Their Politics
July 10, 2006 | Shareholder initiatives requiring greater disclosure of corporate campaign contributions and lobbying have fared better in 2006 but still mostly fail. By Neil Tambe July 10, 2006 | Shareholders who are concerned that corporations' political activities could devalue their stocks are increasingly prodding public companies to make their political contributions and lobbying activities more transparent. So…


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'After Medicine Hat defenseman Cameron Barker, who's expected to be among the first five players drafted, the Sabres choices could come down to Canadian juniors Boris Valabik, Mike Green and Jeff Schultz, Michigan State's A.J. Thelen or one of the top-three ranked European blueliners.'
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Alert 2006-25
Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
Date: May 11, 2006
Description: Rockport National Bank
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Rockport National Bank, Rockport, MA
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name but using an incorrect routing number of 11305260 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a lottery scam.
The counterfeit checks may be identified by the following: printed on a standard check stock paper, which is blue and pink in color. The bank logo of a porthole appears in the upper-left corner of the check with the bank name to the right. Both the logo and name are enclosed in a darkened rectangular-shaped box. The bank name, city, state, and unassociated telephone number of "1-888-263-7819" are centered at the top portion of the check. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are located in the left-center area, and the bank name appears again in the right-center section. There are two signature lines, which are each preceded by the word "PER," and the following statement appears in the lower right-corner "SIGNATURE AREA CONTAINS A KNIGHT FINGERPRINT CHECK WORDING." The reverse side of the check contains a listing of four security features. All items presented to date have been issued in the amount of $2,900.00 and show the remitter as "OPTIMUM DISBURSEMENTS." These checks are mailed to potential victims accompanied by two letters from "Optimum Disbursements, Unclaimed Funds Resources and Payment Verification Center, Suite 201 940 Champlain Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J7A6," which are signed by James Matters or Jennifer Ellington. The letters notify the recipient that they have won a $250,780.00 prize from the "Sweepstakes Corporation" and instruct the potential victim to contact the office immediately at "1-905-598-1495, Ext 200."
Authentic cashier's checks issued by the bank are blue in color and bear the logo and "Rockport National Bank" in the upper-left portion of the check followed by "ROCKPORT, MASSACHUSETTS 01966" and the date line. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are printed in the lower-left corner of the check, and there is one signature line located in the lower-right portion followed by the words "AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE." The check does not contain the address or telephone number of the bank; however, the bank number, 53-526, is printed in the upper-right corner below the check number.
For additional information and guidance or to verify the authenticity of Rockport National Bank's cashier's checks, please contact Kathryn Bruni, Security Officer, Rockport National Bank, 16 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966, by telephone at (978) 546-3411, ext 230, by fax at (978) 546-3263, or via e-mail at [firstname.lastname@example.com].
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to:
E-mail: email@example.com
For additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resource at:
Daniel P. Stipano


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Hey guys! Been on TRT for about 1 1/2 yrs now. And just recently got labs done and my doc is stressing about my elevated Hematocrit levels. Have any of you had any problems with this? And if so, what can I do about it? Cuz my doc is wanting to lower my TRT dose and I DO NOT want her to do that. So is there anything else I can do.
Lab Results:
Hematocrit: 52.7 reference range: 37.5-51.0
Hemoglobin: 17.9 reference range: 12.6-17.7
MCH: normal
MCHC: normal
MCV: normal
Platelets: normal
RBC: 5.84 reference range: 4.14-5.80
RDW: normal
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BABSON PARK, Mass. – Playing on the road against a team with just one conference loss, the MIT women's tennis team came out swinging at Babson where the Engineers broke open a close match in the singles competition to take a 7-2 victory. Freshman Sunnie Lampl (Bluemont, Va.) won in both doubles and singles, with her singles victory clinching the win for MIT.
MIT (6-1, 5-0 NEWMAC) took the first point of the afternoon when its No. 1 doubles team of junior Lauren Quisenberry (Corpus Christi, Texas) and junior Julia Hsu (Knoxville, Tenn.) took an 8-4 win over Alex Freeman and Sarah Whitaker. Babson came right back to tie the match in the No. 3 contest when its duo of Minte Tamoshunas and Victoria Lorido downed sophomore Vynnie Kong (Cupertino, Calif.) and freshman Meghana Vasireddy (Golden Valley, Minn.), 8-6. In one of the closest matches of the day, the Engineers' No. 2 team of Lampl and sophomore Michelle Dutt (Gurnee, Ill.) pulled out an exciting 9-8 (7-5) decision over Alexis Ferraro and Tori Paolino.
Armed with the 2-1 lead going into singles, MIT picked up the three wins it needed to clinch the win in the first three matches that were finished. Quisenberry finished off Freeman at No. 1 by a 6-2, 6-2 score before Kong put the Engineers within a point of the victory with a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 2 over Whitaker. Lampl then delivered the clinching win at No. 6, taking a 6-4, 6-0 decision over Victoria Lorido.
MIT made it four straight wins in singles as freshman Alana Peters (Kenilworth, Ill.) won her No. 5 match by a 6-4, 6-1 score over Tamoshunas. Babson broke the streak of MIT wins in the No. 4 match when Ferraro fought off a comeback attempt by Hsu with a 6-1, 4-6, 10-8 win. Dutt finished off the match for MIT with a win at No. 3, taking a 7-5, 6-1 triumph over Paolino.
MIT will take a break from NEWMAC play this weekend when it travels to Amherst College for the NEWITT Tournament. Babson will not play again until October 16 when it travels to Wellesley for a NEWMAC contest with the Blue.


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Paint Color Portfolio: Pale Gray Kitchens
Gray is no longer the drab and dreary gray we grew to hate in the past. Gone are the stale, somber colors of battleship and prison gray, replaced by shades of gray that are timeless and sophisticated. Gray can be warm or cool, and it pairs well with almost any color you can choose for an accent. Lately, we've seen lots of examples of gray with orange, yellow, bright blue and even a fuchsia or pale pink. Gray works just about anywhere, in any room, and is the ultimate neutral tone for any color scheme.
1. Coco Cozy
2. Greige Design
3. Better Homes and Gardens
4. Design Chic
5. Samantha Pynn via Decor Pad
1. Laura Ashley Pale French Grey
2. Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172
3. Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray SW7029
4. Behr Shaded Hammock
5. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray OC-23
6. Farrow & Ball Light Gray No. 17
7. Valspar Hazy Stratus
8. Behr Dolphin Fin
9. Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray SW7016
10. Restoration Hardware Flint Paint Collection in pumice or gravel (sample shown clockwise from top: gravel, charcoal and flint.)
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Have a Heidi Heidi Christmas!
The Hills' mostest favoritest couple in the whole wide universe Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt seem to be the first in Tinsel Town to get into the festive spirit!
The pair headed to the "Holiday Events Christmas Trees" lot to hand-pick their Christmas tree in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Wednesday.
Donning matching Santa hats, the loved-up couple finally settled on an 8-foot native to California, Noble Fir. Spencer strapped the tree
Speidi even had the good fortune of meeting Father Christmas in person, with Heidi posing for pictures on Santa's lap. HO HO HO!
25+ pictures inside of Spencer and Heidi's Christmas tree shopping…
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