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Blaine and the Banks
Corporate PAC money helps bank owner and representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) keep his seat as top Republican on the panel overseeing bank regulators and banking law.
Congratulations, Senator Sinema!
Kyrsten Sinema got two awards from the US Chamber of Commerce recently.
Luria Seeks to Block Public Campaign Financing
Her amendment would gut the heart of H.R. 1.
Newsom Called on the Companies Lobbying Him to Fund His Pandemic Response
Newsom requested $226 million in donations in 2020.
Chevron’s Climate Lobbying Report is a Joke
The oil supermajor’s first ever report on its political activities greenwashes its own shareholders.
Dear Reporters: Don’t Trust ‘Dr. Evil’
The infamous corporate lobbyist is still kneecapping workers' rights.
Buttigieges Cashed in Last Year With Book and Podcast Deals
After dropping out, Mayor Pete and Chasten got book deals while the former candidate morphed his campaign into a PAC complete with a dark money affiliate.
Corporate America Rewards Trump Enablers With Cushy Jobs
Trump staffers are worried that the insurrection might hurt their career opportunities, but many of their former colleagues had no trouble finding nice jobs in the political influence industry.
Cruz and AOC Said They Would Propose a Lobbying Ban. So What Happened?
They got a lot of attention for agreeing to work together on a bill to close the revolving door, but they never actually did what they said they would.
GOP Reps Who Voted Against $2,000 Checks Received Millions in COVID Bailout Funds
Mitch McConnell's in-laws received a $417,000 PPP loan.
The TV Lobby Does Not Want You to See the Sun
Their reasoning is simple: If it’s dark out after work, you’re more likely to plop your ass on the couch.
Richard Neal Got a Surprise Billing Deal for His Private Equity Donors
You’ll pay through higher insurance premiums.
