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Inside the controversial operation that allegedly tricked veterans into lobbying for Saudi Arabia
December 11, 2018 | FARA filings reveal more details about a controversial foreign influence operation that allegedly ensnared veterans into lobbying on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
The usual suspects placed bets on this year's most competitive races
November 28, 2018 | Winning Democratic challengers and losing incumbent Republicans drew from very different sources of funding during the 2018 election.
Donors helped Democrats to modest 2018 victories in the upper midwest
November 9, 2018 | 2018 was a good election cycle for Democrats in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan. In many of the pivotal races, money played a big role.
Lobbying spending dips from first quarter, up in 2018 overall
July 27, 2018 | The second quarter was a sluggish three months for federal lobbying, but spending in the first half of 2018 reached an eight-year high.
Revolving Door: Former lobbyists in Trump administration
July 16, 2018 | Andrew Wheeler's rise to acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency is only the latest former lobbyist through the revolving door and into an influential role within the Trump administration.
Lobbying in high gear with prospect of regulatory reform in Congress
July 24, 2017 | As part of President Trump's promise to dismantle the regulatory state, his administration has cancelled or delayed Obama-era protections for workers and the environment. It has installed agency heads unlikely to pursue strict enforcement of existing rules. And it has allowed political appointees to oversee the rollback of rules affecting their previous employers. Now industry groups see another…
Amid antitrust talk, Amazon and Google flex lobbying muscle
July 7, 2017 | In May, at a conference for investors in New York, venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya raised eyebrows by calling Amazon a "multi-trillion dollar monopoly hiding in plain sight." Amazon's current market cap is $461 billion; getting to a market cap of $3 trillion, as Palihapitiya suggested it would, will require a nearly seven-fold increase in value. Just…
Despite its controversies, Uber was more popular than taxis during the 2016 election
June 23, 2017 | Travis Kalanick officially announced his resignation as Uber CEO Wednesday morning after taking a leave of absence from the company the week before. Now the ride-hailing service is looking to recover from criticism surrounding sexual harassment and workplace discrimination within the company. Johan Chu, an assistant professor of organizations and strategy at the University of…
Your summer vacation: Democratic or Republican?
June 8, 2017 | The Trump International Hotel in Washington may have raked in the profits during the inauguration festivities — and ever since, come to think of it. But for most in the lodging and tourism industry, high season is just gearing up. It's a set of interests that was exceptionally involved in politics during the past two…
Trucking, railroad industries wrestle with each other as technology bears down on both
May 17, 2017 | Uber service for pallets of lumber, crates of fruit and boxes of bolts? Last week, the company's embattled CEO Travis Kalanick tweeted an image of an "Uber Freight" truck, a product of the company's still-gestating foray into the trucking industry. Amazon, reportedly, is also working on an app that will connect truckers and shippers —…
Trump's "beachhead" teams host dozens of former lobbyists
March 24, 2017 | Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has been mired in questions about his investments in the healthcare industry. As it turns out, some of the people helping him get grounded at the department are also prompting questions about their ties with the industry. Lance Leggitt, a lobbyist at Baker Donelson since 2006, was named…
Puzder out, Acosta in. Here's who cares most about labor.
February 16, 2017 | President Donald Trump announced Alexander Acosta, the dean of Florida International University College of Law, as his new pick to head the Department of Labor on Thursday. Despite backing from top industry trade groups, Puzder withdrew his nomination Wednesday after it became clear he didn't have enough GOP support in the Senate. Republicans began breaking away…
Leftover campaign cash can signal future plans
February 10, 2017 | The money candidates raise and spend during the heat of a campaign are pretty good predictors of the outcome. In 2016, for instance, the candidate who spent more won in 94 percent of Senate contests and 96 percent of House races. But now that Election Day has come and gone, another set of figures can…
Lobbyists and donors get behind GOP, Democratic retreats
January 27, 2017 | Two-time Super Bowl champion. Likely future Hall-of-Famer. Speaker at the three-day 2017 Republican retreat in Philadelphia. Peyton Manning, one of American football's all-time greats, made his political debut Thursday night at the retreat, which was intended to solidify the Republican party's game plan and unite the moving pieces of the GOP-controlled White House, Senate and…
Oilmen, pro-development financiers and Sarah Palin in the queue for Interior
November 28, 2016 | Update: In early December, Trump announced he would nominate Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) to run Interior. Read more about Zinke here. While names were announced for a slew of appointments to President-elect Donald Trump's administration last week, there are still some significant posts left — like running the Interior Department, which is in charge…
And the good times rolled: 17 donors gave three-quarters of Dems' convention money
September 28, 2016 | Talk about disproportional giving: The group organizing the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this year raised almost three-fourths of its donations from only 17 sources. The Dems' host committee raised $69.7 million, with $51.2 million of that coming in from contributions, grants, or in-kind donations worth $1 million or more each. That includes a $10…
Corporate sponsorships of Olympics make political investments look like a very good deal
August 5, 2016 | If you thought there was a lot of corporate money in politics, you haven't seen the amount of cash that goes into sponsoring the U.S. Olympic games. Eleven multinational corporations each paid the International Olympic Committee an estimated $100 million for a four-year partnership that gives them coveted advertising rights during the global sporting competition. (International Olympics Committee…
Corporate interests funding convention festivities, if not the main events
July 26, 2016 | Many corporations reportedly decided not to support the Republican National Convention to distance themselves from the GOP nominee. Unfortunately for the Democrats, some have also declined to help bankroll the official festivities in Philadelphia. Walgreens, for instance, was a top player in funding convention host committees, or the entities that help organize the events, in earlier…
Must-pass bill on a glide path through Congress? Wait for us, say lobbyists
May 5, 2016 | Some of their clients appeared to have little to do with a federal agency that oversees airplane registration and certification, air traffic controllers and airport construction. But that didn't stop lobbyists for Fluor Corp, an energy engineering company, and a handful of other companies that looked a little out of place in the expected cast of characters from lobbying on "Federal…
Eighth annual K Street Classic: Parity returns, Aggies win close victory
March 15, 2016 | Already this NCAA men's basketball season has proven to be one for the record books. We've had six different No. 1 ranked teams throughout the season. AP-ranked top 10 teams have lost a total of 74 times, the most since 1948, when the AP started conducting its poll. This is not to say that there…
Scam PAC treasurer profited from Walker's presidential bid
January 21, 2016 | Scott Walker, wearing a politician's standard pale blue shirt, red tie, and dark slacks, casually paced the stage. In a midwestern accent that embraced the Tea Party activists gathered for the Iowa Freedom Summit, he gave an emotional speech about how their prayers protected his family when it came under siege by opponents in the Occupy…
Crude export issue saw a surge of lobbying ahead of omnibus
December 17, 2015 | The oil industry's victory in the battle to lift the crude export ban didn't come out of thin air. Opponents of the prohibition — long some of the biggest forces in the Washington influence game — began lobbying on the issue in earnest in early 2013, with the effort building until they accomplished their long-sought goal…
Pfizer won't lack resources in lobbying for $160 billion Allergan deal
November 24, 2015 | In politics, 2015 may be remembered as the year of Trump and Carson, Clinton and Sanders. In the business world, especially in the health care industry, it may be remembered as the year of the merger. But many politicians aren't at all happy about the latest such effort: New York-based Pfizer's plan, announced Monday, to…
Pharmaceutical industry, under scrutiny for prices, has history of big political wins
October 2, 2015 | Since 1999, pharmaceuticals/health products has poured more money annually into lobbying than any other industry, including $229 million last year alone. PhRMA led the group, plowing $16.6 million into helping advance drugmakers' priorities in Washington.
Mike Huckabee super PAC pays Mike Huckabee's company nearly $30,000
August 11, 2015 | If Mike Huckabee loses the race for the Republican nomination — again — at least his travel company will have made a little money in the process. The super PAC backing Huckabee, Pursuing America's Greatness, paid Blue Diamond Travel, LLC nearly $30,000 on May 8, 2015, just three days after the former Arkansas governor announced his second…
Ticket prices too high? Airlines in collusion probe have a way to make them seem lower
July 8, 2015 | The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed earlier this month that it is investigating whether airlines have been colluding to limit vacant seats in order to keep ticket prices high. The nation's four main carriers — American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines — all said that DOJ had asked them for copies of communications they…
Labor's Few GOP Friends Vote With Dems on NLRB Rules
April 3, 2015 | A Republican effort to squash a National Labor Relations Board rule that would streamline the union election process was rejected by President Obama this week — becoming his fourth veto while in office. Democrats have historic connections to unions and their political contributions. But so do a few Republicans, including those who dissented from their…
Net Neutrality Fight Rife With Interests Connected to Commissioners
February 25, 2015 | The two Republican members of the Federal Communications Commission who have asked for a delay in the agency's vote tomorrow (Thursday) on net neutrality rules both have past connections to big money interests opposed to the rules. On the other hand, so does the FCC chairman, whose proposal is on the table. At stake is…
Immigration Not the Only Issue for Homeland Security Lobby
January 16, 2015 | As the Department of Homeland Security funding bill seems all but dead due to GOP attempts to roll back the president's actions on immigration, a variety of interested parties that have little to do with border policy are left hanging on the sidelines. The House passed the 2015 bill Wednesday, along with a series of…
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…
Sharing is Caring: Uber, Airbnb, Lyft Invest in Washington
October 1, 2014 | You know an industry has come of age when it starts investing in Washington. And so it goes with companies involved in the "sharing economy," which have begun attempting to influence policies impacting their business models. Some outfits in this category are local, like those that provide bike-sharing services. Others, such as Uber, Lyft and…
Republican Dues Crackdown Pays Off
August 22, 2014 | Facing a multimillion dollar shortfall when compared to their Democratic rivals, top House GOP leaders organized a crackdown on members last month, demanding they pay party "dues" — regular contributions to the National Republican Congressional Committee. And the whipping seems to have had an impact: In the days after media reports of the leadership's irritation…
Randy Delay Reunites With Don Young
July 18, 2014 | Maybe he got sentimental reading the hundreds of pages of evidence and findings about his travels with Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), released last month by the House Ethics Committee. Maybe he was worried about Young's finances after all the investigations. For whatever reason, Randy DeLay is back — and still sticking with Young. On June 30,…
Travels With Don: The Lobbyists, the Nilgai and the Handsome Ranch Foreman
July 15, 2014 | In 2004, Randy DeLay was asked by the commissioners of the Port of Brownsville, Texas, to justify his $25,000 monthly lobbying bills. Why was he submitting such high travel expenses for what appeared to be junkets? DeLay, the younger brother of then-House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas), explained to them that lobbying is expensive work, especially when you're trying to…
PAC Man Trey Radel
January 28, 2014 | PAC contributions made up 71 percent of the almost $300,000 that the former television reporter raised in the first three-quarters of last year.
Corporate Interests All In for Vitter Super PAC
August 2, 2013 | Fund for Louisiana's Future, the super PAC backing Sen. David Vitter -- whether he runs for re-election or aims to be governor of the bayou state -- brought in $781,000 in the first half of 2013. A big chunk of that -- roughly two-thirds -- came from corporate treasuries.
House Launches Bill to Establish National Park on the Moon
July 12, 2013 | It was former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich who dreamed of establishing a colony on the moon. But -- in the wake of sequester-induced cuts to national parks located here on Earth -- a new bill to establish a national park on the moon rocketed into the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology this week courtesy of two Democrats, Reps. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Tex.).
The Political Side of Fourth-of-July Weekend Classics
July 5, 2013 | Nothing says 'Fourth of July Weekend' like burgers and hot dogs, beer, and maybe a few belated fireworks. But the companies and industries that produce these classics are active in Washington year-round.
Student Loan Rate Rise Likely to Help Sallie Mae
July 1, 2013 | Lawmakers failed to reach a deal to prevent federally subsidized Stafford loan interest rates from doubling today, making students the latest casualty of the impasse gripping Congress and likely benefiting private lenders such as Sallie Mae.
Trucking Industry Fights New Safety Rules
June 21, 2013 | The trucking industry, longtime investors in members of key congressional panels, has enlisted their help in delaying new driver safety rules.
Lautenberg Dies After Three Decades in the Senate
June 3, 2013 | Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) died Monday morning due to complications resulting from viral pneumonia. A longtime member of Congress, Lautenberg served in the Senate for 30 years, from 1983-2001 and then from 2003 until his death. Lautenberg raised a total of $21.8 million for his campaigns since 1989.
Lobbyists 2012: Out of the Game or Under the Radar?
March 20, 2013 | Spending on lobbying as well as the number of active lobbyists was down in 2012. But nearly half of lobbyists who were active in 2011 but reported no lobbying in 2012 continued to work for the same employers -- suggesting that many have simply avoided the reporting limits while still contributing to lobbying efforts.
Debt On The Hill: Some Lawmakers Face Fiscal Cliff Of Their Own
February 14, 2013 | Americans borrow a lot of money, and so do members of Congress. In 2011, lawmakers owed between $238.9 million and $568.3 million to various creditors, not including their home mortgage obligations. But it's not all student and car loans and carried-over credit card balances. Lawmakers borrow to buy planes and boats, and get involved in complex transactions involving lines of credit and margin loans with exclusive investment funds. And some carry credit card balances of more than $100,000.
Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 14: Iraq to Hire Lobbying Firm and a K Street Behemoth on the Horizon
February 14, 2013 | Iraq hires the Podesta Group, known for its ties to top Democrats, to boost its image on Capitol Hill, and American Airlines merger with US Airways will create a jumbo jet sized K Street game.
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, Jan. 30: Federal Unions Growing, Hillary's Biggest Fan, and Samsung Opens DC Lobbying Office
January 30, 2013 | Public employee unions continue growing, and so (for the most part) does the amount they spend to lobby Washington. Also, one university professor has started two pro-Hillary super PACs.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 29: K Street Talks Cybersecurity, Defense PACs Make Year-end Investments, and More
January 29, 2013 | Everyone from Wal-mart to Boeing wanted to be heard on cybersecurity in 2012's final quarter. Also, defense PACs made many post-election investments in Capitol Hill allies.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 18: Lobbystrong, Boeing's Friends in High Places and More
January 18, 2013 | The Lance Armstrong Foundation, which in November officially changed its name to the Livestrong Foundation, has spent over $2 million lobbying on funding for cancer research since 2001, and Boeing has some good friends in Washington help it battle the turbulence its currently experiencing.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 11: Rockefeller Retires, and a Michele Bachmann Dust-Up
January 11, 2013 | Senator Jay Rockefeller wasn't just a solid Democratic vote; he was a reliable fundraiser who gave generously to other Democrats.
Retired Lawmaker Moves on to Lobbying, Running a PAC
January 10, 2013 | Now that Rep. Steve LaTourette has retired after 18 years in Congress, he's moving through the revolving door to open a government affairs branch for a business-oriented law firm. He'll also run a PAC that favors moderate Republicans, and plans to start a super PAC affiliate.
Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 8: Club For Growth and the Hell No Caucus, SEC Takes Up Campaign Finance and More
January 8, 2013 | The Club for Growth gave a huge helping hand to a group of new Republican congressmen known as the "Hell No Caucus."
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.
For Outgoing Lawmakers, Connections Mean Chance to Cash In
December 26, 2012 | It's that time of the year where retiring members of Congress or those who were forced out by voters begin looking for jobs elsewhere -- such as K Street. Making the jump from lawmaker to lobbyist is lucrative. Some members aren't even waiting for their terms to expire.
Stanford Leads BCS Bowl-Bound Schools in Contributions, Lobbying
December 5, 2012 | The 10 universities headed to BCS bowls this season also have been politically active and have spent a combined $1.5 million lobbying and $2.7 million on campaign contributions. Stanford, by far, has spent the most with almost $300,000 on lobbying and $1.7 million in contributions.
Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 16: Whistleblowers, A Familiar Name in New Lobbying Registration Forms, and More
November 16, 2012 | Whistleblower protections eaten away by the courts are back -- and yes, there was lobbying on the bill. Meanwhile, the Torch is back, showing up on federal lobbying registration forms for the first time.
Car Dealers Help Drive Auto Industry Cash To Romney
November 1, 2012 | Romney's been focusing on the automobile industry during the closing days of the campaign. In campaign finance terms, he's already the industry's favored candidate. A breakdown of the numbers, though, shows that's largely attributable to support from car dealers and their employees. Obama wins when it comes to donations from the Big Three automakers' workers.
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.
Restore Our Future Posts Second-Largest Haul in September
October 19, 2012 | Restore Our Future's haul for September was nearly $15 million, its second-best month of the cycle. Helping it along were some of the usual billionaires.
Capital Eye Opener, Oct. 11: Too Many Tanks, Affirmative Action Case's UT Supports Obama and More
October 11, 2012 | The Army says it doesn't need any more M-1 Abrams tanks, but it may get them anyway. The company that makes them just happens to be one of the largest contributors to campaigns nationwide.
Capital Eye Opener, August 17: Philly's D.C. Ties, Paul Ryan Pays Off and More
August 17, 2012 | The City of Philadelphia spent nearly $112,000 to get closer to the federal government between January and June this year, according to federal lobbying records.
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.
Capital Eye Opener, Aug. 7: UK PACs, Airport Scanners Turn To Washington, Lobbying From The Heart
August 7, 2012 | The UK is third in the Olympics medal count, but first when it comes to foreign-linked PAC contributions to U.S. candidates. Companies that make full-body scanners get serious about lobbying, and we examine a mega-hospital corporation's ties to Washington.
Capital Eye Opener, August 1: Obama Chips In, Moderate GOP Rep. Throws in the Towel and Indiana's K Street Ties
August 1, 2012 | President Obama anted up for his own re-election bid, something he didn't do in 2008. If he wins, he may have to deal with even more gridlock on Capitol Hill now that one of the last Republican moderates, Rep. Steve LaTourette, is exiting. And a Washington lobbying firm is the home of a pro-Bahrain group that took GOP Rep. Dan Burton to that country, and the firm has other interesting ties to the Hoosier State.
The Airline Safety Influence Game
March 29, 2012 | The story of a JetBlue pilot who may have had a mental breakdown on a flight to Las Vegas earlier this week ended without physical harm when fellow crew members and passengers stepped in, but it highlighted questions about air safety: How closely are pilots monitored? Who decides when it's safe for them to fly? And how much do the airlines spend lobbying on issues like this?
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.
A Great Lakes State Debate, Lobbyists Host Patty Murray's Staff and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 10
November 10, 2011 | Southeastern Michigan was the setting for the latest GOP presidential debate Wednesday night. The state's significance as the symbolic center of the American auto industry and as an epicenter of a sluggish economic recovery were lost on no one, as the candidates debated bailouts to American car manufacturers and the economy at length.
Chief Information Officer's Donation History, FAA Deals and More in Capital Eye Opener: Aug. 8
August 8, 2011 | President Barack Obama announced Thursday that Steven VanRoekel will be promoted to be the executive branch's chief information officer. VanRoekel comes to the post from Microsoft, by way of the Federal Communications Commission. VanRoekel and his wife Caroline, however, are no strangers to the political process.
Near-Bankrupt Alabama County Once Hired D.C. Lobbyists
July 27, 2011 | As the nation watches the debt-ceiling debate continue, residents of Jefferson County, Ala., anxiously watch as their county commissioners decide whether to file for bankruptcy.
Transportation Industry Players See Lobbying Boom
July 26, 2011 | Companies and unions in the transportation sector are pumping up their lobbying efforts to match or surpass their expenditures from 2009 when a federal bailout helped some of them stay afloat, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of recently filed second-quarter lobbying reports.
The Politics of Hot Dogs, PAC Patriotism and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 4
July 4, 2011 | Rather than your usual daily dose of news and tidbits, today OpenSecrets Blog brings to you three things associated with the July 4th holiday -- patriotism, hotdogs and fireworks -- and information on their relation to the wide world of money and politics. Happy Independence Day!
Gingrich's Senior Staff Resigns, FEC to Vote on Disclaimers for Facebook Ads and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 10
June 10, 2011 | Republican Newt Gingrich's rocky campaign for the presidency fell even further apart Thursday when all of his senior staff resigned. Notably, two of the staff members that resigned, Rob Johnson, Gingrich's campaign manager, and Dave Carney, a senior strategist, are former staffers to Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry, furthering speculation that Perry may also run for president.
Big Special Election Ad Buys, Facebook Seeks Disclosure Exemption and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 11
May 11, 2011 | With a competitive three-way special election just two weeks away in the New York 26th Congressional District, the big-spending conservative super PAC American Crossroads is stepping into the action. And the group's move prompted the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to make a big media buy of its own, too.
Corporate Donors Dole Out Hefty Sums to Democratic, GOP Governors Associations
April 29, 2011 | Unlike political committees or candidates for federal office, the Democratic Governors Association and Republican Governors Association both may receive unlimited amounts of money in their bids to support gubernatorial candidates across the nation. And raise cash they did.
OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: The University of Pork
April 25, 2011 | A handy congressional tool that allows any member of Congress to allocate federal funding directly to special projects in his or her district, earmarks have historically been the apples of lawmakers' eyes. Unless, of course, the nation is in fiscal or ethical distress.
Capital Rivals: FedEx vs. UPS
April 20, 2011 | FedEx and the United Parcel Service square off in OpenSecrets.org's latest installment of Capital Rivals.
OpenSecrets Blog PolitiQuizz: The Air Transport Industry's Hired Congressional Guns
April 18, 2011 | The air transport industry has experienced significant turbulence in recent weeks, thanks to a few serious safety flaps and subsequent increases in public and federal scrutiny.
Aviation Unions, Air Transport Industry Lobbying Cruising at High Altitude as Federal Legislation Looms
April 18, 2011 | Air transportation industry, unions spending serious cash to influence trajectory of federal aviation legislation.
Congressional Freshmen Saddled With Debt Turn to PACs
April 14, 2011 | Many of the 87 House GOP freshmen who ran as Washington outsiders are now turning to K Street lobbyists and other special interest groups to help pay off their sizable campaign debts and prepare for their re-election campaigns.
Senator's Potential Campaign Turbulence, Wall Street Says Raise Debt Ceiling and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 14
April 14, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Business Targets Campaigns of Key Committee Members
April 13, 2011 | It's no secret that corporations and special interest groups that dominate lobbying in the nation's capital routinely shower campaign cash on congressional committees directly affecting affect their business interests. But a study by the Center for Responsive Politics and The Fiscal Times found that special interests routinely target members of Congress who can do them the most good.
Southwest Airlines Influence Team, Campaign Game-Changer Dies and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 4
April 4, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
From Slaves to Pornographers, Campaign Contribution Records Rife With Characters
March 31, 2011 | Freedom fighters, pornographers and self-proclaimed evil rich men are among the cast of characters appearing in federal campaign finance documents stretching back more than two decades, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Karl Rove's Comeback, 'Most Transparent' Congressman and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 1
March 1, 2011 | Karl Rove was once known by his boss, President George W. Bush, as Turd Blossom, but can his new nickname be the Comeback Kid? An article in New York Magazine explains that after numerous political setbacks, scandal and an ideologically divided party the former senior adviser to Bush "has a new lease on life" mainly in due to his political committees' fund-raising and electoral success.
Political Powerhouses Tell House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa to Gut Regulations
February 10, 2011 | Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, this week released nearly 2,000 pages of documents from more than 100 companies and trade associations outlining federal regulations they'd like to axe. Most of these groups have also invested significant sums in lobbying and donations to lawmakers to make their political points, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Jane Harman Leaves Congress, Obama Meets the Chamber of Commerce and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 8
February 8, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money and politics.
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.
Jim Messina Already on Cash Hunt, FedEx Rocks UPS and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 3
February 3, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
The State of Our Union, Public Financing and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 26
January 26, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Ideologically Confused Corporations, Gun Lobby's Influence Wanes and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 13
January 13, 2011 | Imagine asking a friend before the 2010 midterm elections, "What Senate candidates align with your beliefs?" and the response being "All of them." This is the case for many corporate political action committees
Members Miss Swearing-In, New Transparency Rules in the House and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 7
January 7, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
The Airport Security Lobby Squad, Whistleblower Bill Axed and More in Capital Eye Opener: December 23
December 23, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Space Exploration Technologies' Heavenly — and Political — Missions Blast Off
December 9, 2010 | While headlines touted Space Exploration Technologies' unmanned space journey as a giant leap away from large governments dominating the heavens -- only the governments of the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India and the European Union previously accomplished such a feat -- the company is hardly shielding itself from politics.
The Embattled Joe Miller, Lobbyists Try And Get Love, and More in Capital Eye Opener: December 7
December 7, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Fourth Amendment Underwear, Defense Spending Surge and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 30
November 30, 2010 | 'FOR WHEN UNWARRANTED SEARCHES GO TOO FAR': Are you a disgruntled holiday traveler, upset over the recently enacted Transportation Security Administration airport safety measures? Do the words 'body imaging scan' make your blood rise?
The Turkey Lobby, Gay GOP Presidential Candidate Launches TV Ads and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 24
November 24, 2010 | Turkey-oriented groups have spent nearly $200,000 on federal lobbying so far this year. And the big birds aren't the only part of your Thanksgiving meal to have representation in Washington.
Who's Backing the New Top Blue Dogs' Bark, Bite?
November 22, 2010 | The Blue Dogs have elevated Reps. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.), John Barrow (D-Ga.) and Mike Ross (D-Ark.) as their new leaders. Which donors and special interests have these men relied upon to fill their war chests?
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough, Suspended Over Political Donations, Has Political History of His Own
November 19, 2010 | MSNBC's newest suspension victim is former Congressman Joe Scarborough (R-Fla.), the current co-host of the network's "Morning Joe" program. Scarborough's recent political contributions build upon a history of giving to Republican candidates.
The Full-Body Scan Lobby, First Lady's Chief of Staff is Leaving and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 17
November 17, 2010 | The lobbying contracts of the major distributors of the full-body scanners show a network of lobbyists deeply connected in Washington. For instance, L-3 Communications hired former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato (R-N.Y.) who was once on the Commission on Aviation Security under President George H.W. Bush.
Which Industries Won and Lost in Election 2010?
November 10, 2010 | Imagine that every member of Congress represents the industry or special interests that have contributed the most to his or her campaign coffers. Which industries and special interests, then, lost or won seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm election?
Democrats and Republicans Sharing Big-Dollar Donors, DCCC's Million-Dollar Pay-Off and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 10
November 10, 2010 | The Democratic Governors Association and Republican Governors Association share 48 top donors, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of the group's top 100 non-individual donors indicates...
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.
Cash Couldn't Help Three Democratic Powerhouses in Midterm Election
November 4, 2010 | Republicans' 60-seat surge during Tuesday's midterm election included replacing the seats of three longtime committee chairmen with almost a century of experience in Congress between them.
Bad News for Incumbents, Self-Financing Candidates in Most Expensive Midterm Election in U.S. History
November 4, 2010 | The priciest midterm election in U.S. history saw a Republican tide sweep numerous Democrats out of office, as voters anxious about the state of the economy ousted more House incumbents from office than any time since 1948. While several money-in-politics axioms held true, money was not a panacea for embattled politicians.
Democratic Lawmakers Help Bankroll Blue Dog Gene Taylor, Who Voted For McCain Over Obama
October 29, 2010 | Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) collected $11,500 from fellow Democrats during his 2008 congressional bid, and he's collected $10,500 from Democratic leadership PACs and candidate committees since January 2009, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Nalco, Company Behind Dispersants Used in Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Clean Up, Ratchets Up Politicking in 2010
October 27, 2010 | The Illinois-based company that manufactured the dispersants used by BP after the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico spent exponentially more on federal lobbying in the disaster's wake than it has historically.
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.
Tea Party-Loving Republican Senate Candidates Propelled by Cash from Ideological Groups, Small Donors
October 7, 2010 | Thirteen Tea Party-backed Republicans want the U.S. Senate to experience a new brand of political brew after November 2. The question isn't whether they will or won't, but rather, how many of them will be in office? And donations from people making modest campaign contributions appear poised to play an integral role in propelling them into office.
GM Revs Political Engine, AFL-CIO in Your Mailbox and More in Capital Eye Opener: September 28
September 28, 2010 | It's been about two years since the federal government came to the rescue of General Motors with a $8.1 billion congressionally-approved (and taxpayer-fronted) bailout fund. And now that the auto giant has returned to profitability, some members of Congress are seeing their vote pay political dividends....
Obama Presses DISCLOSE Act, a New Airline Lobbying Force and More in Capital Eye Opener: September 20
September 20, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Congressmen Maintain Massive Portfolio of Oil and Gas Investments
August 27, 2010 | Own stocks in oil or gas companies? If you're a member of Congress, the odds are about one-in-five that the answer is yes. Oil and gas industry holdings are some of the most popular investments among lawmakers and their spouses, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Congressmen's Taxpayer-Funded Vehicles Reveal Hodgepodge of Fuel Efficiency, Government Transparency
August 24, 2010 | Congressional members' vehicles are hardly created equal when it comes to how much you, as a taxpayer, are subsidizing them. What's equally unequal: How much information members of the U.S. House of Representatives are willing to reveal about the wheels you're providing them.
Tea Party Caucus Members Bankrolled by Health Professionals, Retirees, Oil Interests
July 30, 2010 | A Center for Responsive Politics analysis shows that the biggest contributors to the 49 members of the newly-established congressional Tea Party caucus -- it so far includes only Republican -- are health professionals, retired individuals, the real estate industry and oil and gas interests. Furthermore, donations from health professionals, oil and gas interests and Republican and conservative groups are, on average, higher for Tea Party caucus members than for members of the House of Representatives in general and even their fellow House Republicans.
Center for Responsive Politics Lauds Improved Disclosure of Transportation Earmarks
July 29, 2010 | The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this morning unveiled a searchable and sortable -- and some day, we hope, downloadable -- database of earmarks approved by the committee.
State and Local Governments Aggressively Lobby the Federal Government in Hope of Federal Aid
July 2, 2010 | Take a little national health care reform, mix it with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and add a jobs bill. It's proving to be a recipe for state and local governments -- some of which are running massive budget deficits -- to spend near-record levels of money hiring professional lobbyists in a bid for federal aid.
Battle over Derivatives, Republican Rep. Mark Souder Resigns and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 19
May 19, 2010 | DERIVATIVES BATTLE: In a rather startling, but maybe not surprising report, the nonprofit advocacy group, Public Citizen, contends that since the beginning of 2009, financial industry lobbyists have opposed a controversial overhaul of derivatives regulation by a ratio of 11-to-1.
Democrat David Obey, Chair of Powerful House Appropriations Committee, To Retire at End of Term
May 5, 2010 | The loss of Obey, the powerful chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and a close ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is a blow to Democrats in a year when anti-incumbent sentiment seems to be on the rise. The Appropriations chairmanship is one of the most powerful positions in Congress, and Obey's retirement may kick off a fierce fight between potential successors.
Focus Returns to Financial Reform, GOP Money Race in Kentucky and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 13
April 13, 2010 | FOCUS RETURNS TO FINANCIAL REFORM: Delivering reform to the financial sector remains a crucial goal for the Obama administration as well as Senate Banking Committee Chairman, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), who faces a renewed lobbying campaign by banks and financial institutions hoping to shape the eventual legislation to their liking.
The Easter Lobby, A New Job for an Embattled Fund-Raiser and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 5
April 5, 2010 | So, no. A giant, basket-toting rabbit doesn't formally lobby the federal government. Nor does the International Amalgamated Lily Growers Union or the U.S. Consortium of Fluffy Chicks. But close.
Hassan Nemazee Donates Himself to Prison, Don Young Still Earmarking and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 24
March 24, 2010 | HOW DOES THE DEFENDANT PLEAD? Guilty. Hassan Nemazee, a prominent donor to Democrats, pleaded guilty to three counts of bank fraud and a count of wire fraud.
TSA Nominee Robert Harding's Politics, New Massa Mess and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 10
March 10, 2010 | Transportation Security Administration no stranger to lobbying or political donations.
Federal Lobbying Climbs in 2009 as Lawmakers Execute Aggressive Congressional Agenda
February 12, 2010 | The economy stunk. Corporations slashed jobs. And some firms, once juggernauts of American industry, simply ceased to exist. But for federal lobbyists, 2009 proved to be a year of riches unlike any other, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
Toyota's Lobbying Power Primed for Test as Congressional Scrutiny Mounts
February 8, 2010 | In 2009 alone, Toyota employed 31 federal lobbyists -- including a former member of Congress and numerous ex-congressional staffers -- and spent nearly $5.4 million to lobby the federal government, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
OpenSecrets.org Offers 2010 Legislative Preview Ahead of Barack Obama's State of the Union Address
January 27, 2010 | The past year proved to be a legislative whirlwind in Washington, with a new administration, and expanded Democratic majorities in Congress, tackling an ambitious legislative agenda against the backdrop of two wars and an economic meltdown. Twelve months later, the story is much the same.
Capital Eye Opener: Tuesday, December 1
December 1, 2009 | Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) spoke yesterday with a local radio station about his affair with an aide's wife and his role in securing a new job for the aide. During the interview, Ensign called the affair a "huge mistake" and maintained that he "complied with all Senate ethics rules and applicable laws" in helping get the aide a new job in a lobbying firm.
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.
Capital Eye Opener: Monday, November 16
November 16, 2009 | After the tragic collapse of the Minnesota I-35 bridge in 2007, lawmakers were expected to put some serious resources toward bridge repair throughout the country. But according to a new report (.pdf) from U.S. PIRG, it doesn't appear that has happened, in part, perhaps, because of the campaign contributions from highway interests to both state and federal lawmakers.
Chuck Grassley Challenger Roxanne Conlin Gave Big to Democrats, Trial Lawyers
November 9, 2009 | Attorney Roxanne Conlin today announced her intention to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), providing the veteran lawmaker with some notable and potentially well-financed competition. With a strong pedigree in Iowa politics, she brings supporters with deep pockets, and the ability to draw on her own personal wealth. A CRP analysis shows that Conlin, and her husband, James, have contributed nearly $360,000 to federal candidates and committees over the past 20 years.
'Round and 'Round They Go: Lawmakers Leave Congress for Lobbying Posts
October 29, 2009 | At least 44 lawmakers have left their congressional seats mid-term since 1990, and at least 16 of them went on to work at lobbying firms or at companies that hired lobbyists, CRP has found. Here, we take a closer look at a few of these individuals, examining which industries and clients they're now representing and the campaign cash they received while in Congress.
Capital Eye Opener: Friday, October 2
October 2, 2009 | ADULTEROUS SENATOR & AIDE MAY HAVE VIOLATED REVOLVING DOOR RULES: Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) helped his long-time friend and aide Douglas Hampton join a political consulting firm and lined up several campaign donors as his lobbying clients, after Ensign had an affair with Hampton's wife, the New York Times reports. And, the Times notes, subsequent meetings and actions may have violated the ban on lobbying by former Senate staffers within 12 months after their departures.
Insurers On Alert Have Given $4 Million to Committees Grilling Them
September 15, 2009 | A number of lawmakers have requested that insurers disclose their financial records, including details on executive pay and entertainment expenditures. Members of three of the committees to receive this information have also collected millions from these companies for their campaigns.
Supreme Court Poised to Overhaul Parts of Campaign Finance System
September 9, 2009 | If the Supreme Court is currently the dam blocking the flow of unlimited corporate funds used for political expenditures, today's re-hearing of the campaign finance case Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission indicated that the justices may be poised to put at least a few holes in that barricade.
States and Municipalities Aggressively Lobby Federal Government for Scarce Aid
September 3, 2009 | So far in 2009, 73 local, state or territorial governmental entities have spent at least $100,000 between January and June to lobby the federal government. More than 750 have spent at least $20,000.
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.
Not Quite the Hard-Knock Life on K Street
April 30, 2009 | Given all of the variables, measuring the impact of the economy on K Street isn't exactly a science. But the Center for Responsive Politics has conclusively found that lobbying during the first three months of 2009 has actually increased slightly compared to the same period of time last year. Here you can check out how much which industries and clients have spent the most on lobbying so far this year and which have increased or decreased the most since the start of 2008.
Follow the Money as the Global Warming Hearings Heat Up
April 22, 2009 | Today is Earth Day and lawmakers are doing their part to look out for the well-being of Mother Nature with hearings throughout the week related to global warming and climate change. Here we offer a few resources on OpenSecrets.org that can help you follow the political influence of the industries most vested in these debates.
Health Insurers Owe Policyholders, But Pay Congress Instead
March 26, 2009 | Members of a Senate Committee that today held the first part of a hearing to examine whether health insurance companies are failing to fully pay reimbursements to policyholders haven't had any trouble themselves collecting money from these companies. In total, health insurance companies' PACs and employees have given members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation $3.3 million since the 1990 election cycle.
Power Players: Senate Commerce Chair Hears Telecom Companies Loud and Clear
March 12, 2009 | New to the chairmanship this year, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) will have a chance to re-direct the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee as he sees fit. Before this year, Rockefeller's spot on the committee has attracted money from the telecom industry--money that he's gotten some heat for.
Power Players: Natural Resources Committee Chair Mines Support from Homestate Industry
March 5, 2009 | At 27, Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.V.) was the youngest member of the first Congress he served in, landing spots on the Interior and Public Works committees in his first term in 1976. Now, as chair of the House Natural Resources Committee (formerly the Interior Committee) and the No. 2 Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (formerly Public Works), he's got the support of transportation unions, the mining industry and oil and gas companies.
Special Interests to Listen Carefully to Obama's Address
February 24, 2009 | When President Obama addresses the nation tonight in a State of the Union fashion, it won't just be Congress and members of the public tuning in. Special interests, too, will be paying close attention to what the president has to say about upcoming plans that could affect them. Capital Eye takes a look at the key issues Obama is likely to discuss--and the industries, sectors and groups that will be listening closely to his message.
2009 Legislative Preview
January 15, 2009 | Within the next few months, it will become increasingly clear how the federal government intends to tackle pressing issues, including the economy, health care reform and curbing global warming. Those efforts, led by a Democratic president and an expanded Democratic majority in Congress, might look drastically different from those of the last eight years under Republican President Bush. What won't change, however, are the attempts by special interests to influence legislation. Capital Eye looks at which industries are spending money to shape the economic stimulus, health care reform, energy policy and labor laws.
Nominated for Transportation Secretary, Republican LaHood Got Rare Support from Unions
December 18, 2008 | The first registered Republican to be appointed to Barack Obama's Cabinet holds another distinction-he is one of few GOP lawmakers whose campaigns have relied, in part, on transportation unions, a Democratic-leaning industry.
Palin's Pork
September 2, 2008 | Alaska's well-known "Bridge to Nowhere" is among the most criticized federal earmarked projects, cancelled last year by the state's governor and John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin. Palin, however, has brought home her own share of pork, according to an examination by Taxpayers for Common Sense that was reported in the Washington Post.
Power Struggle: Plastics Manufacturing Lobby Sends Environmentalists a Message in a Bottle
August 7, 2008 | You can't turn your head without seeing plastic: computers, phones, bottles, furniture, clothing accessories. But plastic is made from oil--a fact most Americans aren't aware of--and rising oil prices have jacked up the price of plastic in the last few months. Up to eight percent of the country's oil goes into producing plastic, according to some estimates, and as Americans increasingly look for ways to reduce their environmental impact, plastics are beginning to be drawn into the energy debate.
Power Struggle: Coal, Nuclear Industries Lobby to Keep the Lights On
August 7, 2008 | Coal and nuclear power are the biggest sources of electricity in the U.S., accounting for roughly 70 percent of the nation's electricity. While producers of both sources believe that the country needs a well-balanced fuel portfolio, both industries are seeking an advantage by spending their fair share on campaign contributions and lobbying this election cycle, reminding those in Congress of their integral role in keeping the lights on.
Power Struggle: Division Within Biofuels Community Complicates the Energy Equation
July 24, 2008 | Producers of corn-based ethanol have had a strong relationship with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. But as the price of corn and other foods go up and the pitfalls of such ethanol become more pronounced, an array of next-generation biofuels have hit the scene, all grappling for government funding and feuding among themselves.
Power Struggle: The Transformation of Transportation
July 24, 2008 | The long and winding road to work has become more costly than ever before, but it's also forcing drivers to explore other ways of getting around. From bikes to buses, Americans are starting to spend more time using other modes of transportation instead of in their gas-guzzling cars. These alternative industries, which may have been largely ignored in the past, are getting a greater deal of attention from consumers at home, as well as from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Power Struggle: Energy Industries Open Up the Pipeline to Democrats
July 17, 2008 | President Bush's decision this week to lift the federal moratorium on offshore drilling defied the Democratic Party's long-held opposition to oil exploration along the U.S. coastline. But recently more Democrats are indicating that they might change their minds, leaving environmentalists wondering whether the lawmakers will stick to their ideological guns or be swayed by high gas prices and campaign contributions from big industries.
Power Struggle
July 10, 2008 | Pulling from research by the Center for Responsive Politics, Capital Eye is spending the next month investigating the interests driving the energy debate on Capitol Hill.
Power Struggle: Industry Standards
July 10, 2008 | Industries across the board have a stake in the outcome of energy legislation, either because they are looking for handouts or trying to minimize harm. Capital Eye profiles the major players, their concerns and the money they're spending to be heard on Capitol Hill.
For Richer or Poorer
June 26, 2008 | The marriage vow "for richer or poorer" is more than a promise between two people when one of those people is a member of Congress. When lawmakers and their spouses utter those words, they're agreeing to reveal to the world the scope of how rich or poor they may be.
Outsourcing the Income
December 6, 2007 | As individuals are pushed to replace soft money, professional fundraisers profit.
Lobbyists Get Local
October 4, 2007 | City and state governments spend about $70 million a year on lobbyists, with the primary goal of getting far more money out of Washington.
Defense Lobbying Goes Underground
June 27, 2007 | While subway riders in other cities encounter ads for toothpaste, Washington-area commuters see ads for fighter planes.
Power Play Series: Energy & Oil and Gas
June 21, 2007 | Now that Democrats are in charge, oil companies have "targets on their backs," but the industry remains a lobbying machine.
Power Play Series: Energy & Coal Mining
June 21, 2007 | The industry tries to convince policymakers that coal can be clean.
Under the Radar
April 12, 2007 | Loopholes in disclosure rules have allowed at least $223 million in "stealth" lobbying to remain a mystery, Center finds.
April 5, 2007 | Ethics concerns and new legislation have put the brakes on congressional travel in 2007. By Lindsay Renick Mayer April 05, 2007 | (This story has been corrected to reflect Rep. Steven Leslie Kagen's trip to Miami this year.) As two ethics bills restricting congressional travel fly through the House and Senate, lawmakers are largely grounding…
Heating Up
March 8, 2007 | Now that Democrats control Congress, the political dynamic of climate change has shifted. Many industries and interests have a stake. By Lindsay Renick Mayer March 08, 2007 | The earth is warming at an unnatural pace, but this isn't the only climate change that has multiple industries re-assessing their political strategy. As the debate over…
New Web Tools Track Congressional Finances and Travel
October 10, 2006 | Easy-to-search databases add to free offerings of award-winning OpenSecrets.org ____________________ The non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics has added two new features to its award-winning money-in-politics Web site, OpenSecrets.org. One database details more than $2.4 billion in assets reported by members of Congress, the president and other top federal officials, making their personal financial disclosures fully…
Treasury Nominee Is a Major GOP Donornee Is a Major GOP Donor
May 30, 2006 | Goldman Sachs CEO Hank Paulson has contributed generously to Republicans—more than outgoing secretary John Snow. Paulson's wife and employees favor Democrats, however. By Massie Ritsch and Neil Tambe May 30, 2006 | In nominating Goldman Sachs CEO Hank Paulson to be the next Secretary of the Treasury, President Bush tapped a major Republican donor who…
Making Hay Out of GOP Straw Poll
March 23, 2006 | GOP activists favor these candidates for the White House in 2008. But who will the money follow? By Courtney Mabeus March 23, 2006 | Republican Party leaders and activists gathered in Tennessee this month, and in a straw poll anointed native son Bill Frist as their chosen one to run for president in 2008. The…
Energy Industries Create Imbalance of Power
February 17, 2006 | The president's budget fuels up alternative energy, but compared to Big Oil's political activity, is the cleaner-power industry shouting into the wind?
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Courtesy of IDW Publishing, here's a first look at this week's issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Micro Series, which showcases Leonardo. This issue hits stands this Wednesday, April 18. Here's a synopsis:
TMNT: Micro Series #4: Leonardo
Brian Lynch (w) • Ross Campbell (a) • Campbell, David Petersen (c)
The final Turtle Micro-series is here! Leonardo, the eldest brother, has always valued honor and discipline. These noble qualities may not be enough against the most fearsome opponents he has encountered-the ruthless Foot Clan! That's right, the first battle between Turtle and Foot happens RIGHT HERE! This story also leads into the next ongoing story-arc. Don't miss this essential issue!
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Bismarck, North Dakota
Justice Carol Ronning Kapsner, Chair
Justice Daniel Crothers
Judge Richard Geiger
Judge Patrick Weir
Judge Steven McCullough
Sally Holewa
The Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference met on November 21, 2011. Chair Kapsner called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m.
Chair Kapsner said there were 7 volunteers to fill a vacancy on the Pattern Jury Instruction Commission. Judge Gail Hagerty volunteered, but later withdrew from consideration upon discovering that she was not eligible due to the rule on term limits. The other volunteers were Judge Thomas Merrick, Judge David Nelson, Judge Debbie Kleven, Judge Bruce Haskell, Judge Steven Marquardt and Judge James Hovey. After further discussion, Justice Crothers moved that Judge Nelson be appointed to the Commission. The motion was seconded by Judge Weir. Motion carried.
The discussion then turned to Judge McClintock's suggestion that North Dakota establish a pro se service center. Judge Geiger expressed support for the concept. He believes we are doing a disservice to pro se litigants when they have a real grievance but end up walking away frustrated because they cannot afford an attorney and they do not receive any assistance from the court. Judge Weir expressed concern for the lack of assistance given to pro se litigants seeking a domestic violence or disorderly conduct restraining order and suggested that the court should do more in that area. He suggested that at a minimum, the clerks be directed to instruct litigants that they need to be specific when they fill out the forms. Chair Kapsner suggested that a sentence be added to the forms clearly instructing litigants to explain the who, what, why, where, and when of each alleged incident.
Justice Crothers said the Court Services Administration Committee recently discussed amending Rule 34 to allow domestic violence advocates to assist litigants with disorderly conduct restraining orders, but the advocates were opposed to the proposal.
Justice Crothers stated that he is not in favor of forming a new committee within the Judicial Conference to study the issue. He believes it can be handled by an already existing committee. It was agreed that no new committee of the Judicial Conference should be formed for this issue.
Chair Kapsner said that several committees have already done work on this issue and suggested that the next step should be to create a summary of what other work has already been done. It was agreed that a summary would be written and presented to the membership at the next Judicial Conference in June 2012.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the chair adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m.
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Ashton has rewritten the ETSU record books during her four years at ETSU by becoming the Bucs career leader in goals (35), assists (24) and shots (159). She played in 68 games and started in 67 during her career. She was named the A-Sun Player of the Week twice during her senior season and was named to the A-Sun All-Conference second team. She was named to the second team all Southern Conference two years in a row her sophomore and junior years.
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MASTER-SPORT Automobiltechnik (MS) GmbH, Leopoldstr. 244, 80807 München - is going to introduce a new 3-year warranty or guaranteed mileage for selected products. The new extended warranty is confirmation of long-term presence in the market, maintaining of the highest quality standards, durability and a very positive customer feedback.
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How To Send Your Child to College: November 21, 2009
This past Saturday morning (Nov. 21, 2009), often a time to sleep late, watch TV or go shopping, the doors of Central Harlem's Wadleigh High School for Visual and Performing Arts were open for parents and students who heard the call to attend an educational forum entitled "How to Send Your Child to College." The event was sponsored by State Senator Bill Perkins.
This forum is the second in a series that the senator's office is sponsoring to ensure that the opportunities and the necessity of higher education are bridged among the youth. Attaining the resources needed to support a college student today can be not just difficult, but downright impossible for many working families if they're unable to take advantage of the many financial aid programs, scholarships, grants and even low-cost loans that are available.
Senator Perkins introduced parents, students and community leaders in the opening session to the morning presenters and informed everyone, "The focus of this forum was shaped by the feedback we got from our previous educational forum in February, where we surveyed participants on what kinds of information did we need to focus on in the future. You said financial aid."
The senator went on to say "We have brought some of the best and most knowledgeable minds in the educational financial aid community to inform you on how to maneuver the maze of criteria, applications and deadlines to equip your family to be successful in financing a higher education. We have representatives from New York State Educational Opportunity Programs for both state and private schools, as well as from the City University system. You will hear and get information on how the federal government and private financial institutions can serve you and where you can find scholarships and grants for school."
Senator Perkins was most impressed by a young sixth grader who had the confidence to stand and ask the presenters, "I want to go to U.C.L.A., and I would like you to tell me what I need to do to be able to afford it." A proud mother and impressed audience felt this young man set the tone for a successful day.
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CRESTVIEW � Northwood Elementary School kindergarten teacher Glenda Edwards said Friday was easy, contrasted with some days.
Editor�s Note: This is the sixth in a series on North Okaloosa County Teachers of the Year.
CRESTVIEW � Northwood Elementary School kindergarten teacher Glenda Edwards said Friday was easy, contrasted with some days.
On field day, she was down to eight students from her usual 17. Many parents check their children out of school after the day's outdoor activities.
For 34 years, Edwards has been building strong minds and strong bodies, having been a physical education teacher for 26 years. She's taught kindergarten at Northwood for nine years.
Edwards, originally from Ohio, and her husband, Owen, who is retired from the Army, settled in Crestview after falling in love with the area on frequent vacations to the Emerald Coast.
Being chosen by her peers as Northwood's Teacher of the Year initially surprised Edwards.
"I kept thinking, 'Who'd vote for me?'" she said.
She said that teaching kindergarten involves more than the proverbial three R's � reading, �riting and �rithmetic.
It also requires teaching kids how to be students.
High expectations
"I think I have high expectations and I set high standards both in academics and behavior," Edwards said. "I'm very disciplined and structured, but we also dance and sing, and I think the two go well together."
Many students arrive in her class with minimal or no academic skills, she said, "but at the end of the year, they're reading and writing. One after the other, you see their light bulbs go on. It is so exciting to see them progressing."
The hardest part of the job is her inability to affect what happens when her students go home for the day.
"You try to instill something in them, but a lot of them go home to a situation that negates what you taught," Edwards said. "I don't know if it's frustrating or heartbreaking."
One student arrived in Edwards' class with no prior school experience at all. He was already older than his classmates.
"He had trouble with the structure," Edwards said. "I think they want you to tell them what to do because they don't know what to do. They don't have the skill sets to make their own decisions."
Touching the heart
Edwards will be eligible to retire in a year or two, but she first wants to finish teaching several families' youngest children who will soon enter kindergarten. She has already taught their older siblings.
"I don't want to 'retire' retire," she said. "But I would like to do something that is not so all-consuming. I want to continue working with children, but without all the administration part."
She sees herself teaching children�s reading skills, but also having time to play golf, a favorite sport. However, even on the links, Edwards said she would always remember the children who've touched her heart.
"I had a little girl tell me the other day, 'I love you so much my heart feels like a rainbow,''' Edwards said. �It takes your breath away. They're all so sweet. They're all so innocent right now."
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10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania Honors Point Park With "Community Transportation Excellence Award" Friday, December 7, 2012
Point Park University has received a "Community Transportation Excellence Award" in recognition of the University's Wood Street Corridor project from a statewide group that promotes smart growth, such as responsible and efficient land use.
10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania honored its 2012 Commonwealth Awards recipients, including Point Park, at a Dec. 5 event held on the University campus. The awardees were chosen for projects that contribute to building healthy communities. University Architect Elmer Burger accepted the award on behalf of Point Park.
10,000 Friends works with citizens, organizations, and public officials to create land use, infrastructure and governance policies, projects and practices that protect resources, strengthen the economy, and improve quality of life. The Commonwealth Awards honor smart growth projects from across Pennsylvania.
The Wood Street Corridor project is part of the Central Campus Development component of the Academic Village Initiative. In 2009, Point Park was awarded a $3.95 million grant from the Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative for upgrades and enhancements to the Wood Street Corridor.
The grant funded such improvements as new trees, milling and resurfacing of the street, installation of accessible sidewalks and curbs, the addition of distinctive pedestrian-scaled street lighting and new and efficient signaling systems at the intersections with the Boulevard of the Allies and Third Avenue. The project was completed in the fall of 2012.


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by Hugh Hunter
The Quintessence Theater Group at Sedgwick kicked off their new season with a spirited interpretation of "Othello," the 400-year-old Shakespeare classic where the arch villain Iago looms larger than the tragic hero.
Where does all this hatred come from? Iago's murderous bile is fully formed before the play starts. He is the apotheosis of evil (a "sociopath" in modern-speak) who rejoices in the wickedness of his deceptions. As Iago says, "I am not what I am."
Josh Carpenter may be too naturally dashing for the role. It was a bit like watching Errol Flynn play "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Yet Carpenter knew his lines cold, and he brings out Iago's wonderfully engaging and comical side.
The simple truth is this evil Iago is also perspicacious and horribly funny. He seems to eavesdrop on his own marvelous soliloquies and like a great artist is inspired to innovate as he spins his web.
Director Alexander Burns cites German choreographer Pina Bausch, and you can see her influence. Costume is deliberately spare (Jane Casanave) as the show exalts in the balletic grace inherent within ordinary movement (choreographer, Bob Butryn; fight director, Ian Rose).
The Sedgwick stage is a theater in the round that does not invite developed sets. But Burns turns that into an advantage with dramatic lighting (David A. Sexton) that concentrates your attention on the language itself.
And what glorious language! Only the Bible rivals how much Shakespeare's words have passed into common speech. In "Othello" we hear versions of "wearing your heart on your sleeve" and "crocodile tears," for example.
Khris Davis is imposing enough to carry the Othello role. To hear Othello tell it, Desdemona fell in love with his monumental greatness. But shrewd Iago spots his deepest flaw: "The Moor is of a free and open nature that thinks men honest that but seem to be so."
An all-male cast also plays three female characters, but Ross Bennett Hurwitz's portrayal of the ethereal Desdemona is the only one that won me over. Even more than Othello, Desdemona can only be honest, and honesty is the food Iago feasts upon.
Shakespeare was late to tragedy, and "Othello" could easily be a comedy if Iago did not succeed so fully. Watching him deceive Cassio (Daniel Fredrick) and dull-witted Roderigo (Sean Close) is classic humor.
Iago is a lot like Prospero in "The Tempest," a master impresario with the genius and verve to stage an entire world. Yet in the end Iago is genuinely shocked that his perfect crimes are foiled by the outraged honesty of his own wife, Emilia (played by a man, Alexander Harvey).
The all-seeing Iago never saw it coming. Like Othello, he too has a tragic flaw: the hubris of an artist who has the conceit to believe he knows everything and (unlike Prospero) the ultimate smallness of his vision.
The Sedgwick Theater is located at 7137 Germantown Ave. "Othello" will run through Nov. 4. Reservations at 1-877-238-5596.


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Hello, Central Park Cocktail Clubbers!
I'm posting on this blog about my new blog. Very meta.
For those of you cocktail enthusiasts who are interested in more recipe-driven, picturesque posts of drinks, you should check out The Glass & Garden, which will be my new home for recipes derived (or tested) in my kitchen. The "garden" half of the blog will be devoted to all things horticulture-related, including ingredients for drinks (!) as well as beautifying your backyard.
CPCC members (and those of you who've joined us along the way): Never fear; this blog isn't going anywhere! I will continue to update it with the club's progress, as well as my related travels. I just felt there should be a dedicated space elsewhere for recipes and the like.
Carry on, and keep cool! I'll be posting here soon about all of my adventures in Scotland, including about a bajillion photos of Laphroiag distillery, which is ever so photogenic…


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UMinn Urges Students To Select Halloween Costumes Carefully
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - University of Minnesota officials are warning students who plan to dress up for Halloween to select their costumes with care.
Student affairs advisers sent an email asking students to pick costumes that don't "perpetuate racial, cultural or gender stereotypes."
Dean of students Danita Brown Young says she's heard complaints from students about costumes that stereotype American Indians and African Americans, although they weren't necessarily on campus.
Undergraduate student body president Mike Schmit says his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, sent a similar email to members that included acceptable costume suggestions and those costumes that should be avoided.


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Smartphones and tablets are ubiquitous today and the preferred way to access websites is through "apps" rather than web interface. Primary reason being apps can be GPU accelerated and data transfer can be smaller using apps (app can do a lot of pulling things not possible on a website) Are there any plans to develop such an app for the iOS and Android platforms? I think the following will be a good feature set for that app: 1. Search for content 2. Playback video lectures 3. Able to download pdfs 4. Launch tools and download results. Maybe the client can display the data locally (all the new smartphones and tablets are GPU accelerated, complex rendering should be possible) 5. Post comments/reviews/tickets/forum messages. Send messages and access groups. 6. News and updates 7. Manage storage for developer workspace (upload, download, delete files and folders)
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Boeing's Dreamliner 787 took off Monday in the first of two flights aiming to prove that the plane's battery troubles are over. Boeing hopes the test flights will convince the Federal Aviation Administration that the Dreamliner's new lithium-ion battery system lives up to regulatory standards.
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Boeing (NYSE:BA) is Triumph Group's (NYSE:TGI) largest customer and makes up almost half of its commercial business.
"We've always felt that time would produce a solution, and we have great confidence in this aircraft and great confidence in our customer," said Jeffry Frisby, Triumph Group CEO and President.
Triumph Group provides aircraft wings, hydraulic system and landing gear systems for Boeing 787 planes.
"We're glad to see that this flight is taking place so we can get back to having deliveries to our airline customers, because we certainly know they want to operate their aircraft," said Frisby.
If successful, Boeing will present the data from this week's two test flights to the FAA in an effort to get the Dreamliners back in the sky.
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Almost a third of Triumph Group's business comes from military spending, which will take a significant hit as sequester spending cuts go into effect. The Pentagon must cut $500 billion over the next decade, but has yet to outline where exactly the cuts will come from. Triumph's customers include Honeywell (NYSE:HON), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), Raytheon (NYSE:RTN) and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) – all companies with huge exposure to the defense sector.
"We do see a potential downturn in our defense business," said Frisby. "We've projected about a high single-digit sales reduction over the next three years." As the industry waits for the details from the Pentagon, Frisby says Triumph Group is already preparing.
"Our companies are flexible. We don't have any factories that are specifically focused on any specific military program so that as soon as the actual details of sequestration and what programs that will be affected are announced our companies can really turn on a dime and may in fact escape without much reduction in military."
Triumph Group's stock has survived the uncertainty around defense spending cuts. Triumph shares are up almost 20% so far this year.


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