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Drug Lobby Revenues Skyrocket During Covid Pandemic

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Lobbying giant PhRMA reported revenues of more than $600 million in 2021, a new record for the group.

From Sludge
On December 1, 2022
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Trump-Backed MAGA Hub Growing Rapidly, Tax Docs Reveal

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The Conservative Partnership Institute saw its funding balloon with more than $45 million in donations last year as it spread disinformation about widespread voter fraud.

From Sludge
On November 17, 2022
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REVEALED: Oil Industry Lobbying Group Funded ‘Dark Money’ Ad Campaign for Conservative Democrats

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The American Petroleum Institute's latest tax filing reveals payments to an opaque group that has spent millions on ads promoting Henry Cuellar, Kyrsten Sinema, and other conservative Democrats.

From Sludge
On November 16, 2022
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These Companies Donated to Anti-Choice Georgia Republican AG Chris Carr

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Carr squeaked out a re-election win over a Democratic rival who pledged that she would not enforce Georgia's "heartbeat law" abortion ban.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr
From Sludge
On November 9, 2022
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Michigan Ballot Measure Would Finally Bring Financial Disclosures—and Weaker Term Limits

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Proposal 1 would make more than 300 term-limited politicians in Michigan once again eligible to run for office.

From Sludge
On October 7, 2022
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Oakland Voters to Decide on Fair Elections Measure

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A ballot measure would create a public campaign financing option, called "Democracy Dollars," along with other reforms.

From Sludge
On September 28, 2022
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Steve Wynn Makes Biggest Political Donation Yet

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The donation was to a pro-Trump super PAC that is supporting Trump-endorsed Mehmet Oz and attacking Senate Democratic candidates this election cycle.

From Sludge
On September 20, 2022
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The Conflicted: Reps Own Stock in Companies While Serving on Committees Overseeing Them

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Despite public anger over congressional stock trading, senators and reps have held on to personal investments in companies that fall under their committees' jurisdiction.

From Sludge
On September 2, 2022
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Billionaire-Backed Democrats Killed the Build Back Better Act

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The dark money group No Labels is reportedly loading up on billionaire donors to support conservative Democrats in elections ahead.

From Sludge
On August 26, 2022
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GM, Ford, and DTE Among Companies Funding Michigan GOP

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Michigan Republicans took a step to pass restrictive voting laws using a state quirk that dodges both voters and a gubernatorial veto.

From Sludge
On August 18, 2022
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Microsoft Hosted Congressional Staffers as it Lobbied on Antitrust Bills

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Dozens of staffers met with company lobbyists in Washington State as Microsoft lobbied on antitrust bills that could majorly impact their business.

From Sludge
On August 3, 2022
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Mysterious Super PAC Attacks Biaggi in Homestretch of Primary Against DCCC Chair Maloney

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The pop-up group has not disclosed its funders or the individuals behind it.

From Sludge
On August 9, 2022
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Pelosi Fortune Growing Rapidly, Per New Disclosure

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A new disclosure shows the House Speaker and her husband have continued to accelerate the growth of their fortune through trade in tech stocks and real estate investments.

From Sludge
On July 25, 2022
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