Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts
While trumpeting “pension reform,” the New Jersey governor placed retiree assets in the hands of hedge fund managers bankrolling his political career.
The Pesticide Industry vs. Consumers: Not a Fair Fight The Pesticide Industry vs. Consumers: Not a Fair Fight
By pouring money into politics, pesticide companies have beat back attempts to protect the public.
Snapshot: Koch Bust Snapshot: Koch Bust
This chart was prepared by Lee Fang and Republic Report (RepublicReport.org).
Jon Kyl, Barred From Lobbying, Offers to Assist Clients with Tax Reform Jon Kyl, Barred From Lobbying, Offers to Assist Clients with Tax Reform
Even though he's in the ‘cooling off’ period, Kyl is lobbying on a proposed tax overhaul.
The Koch Brothers Spent Twice as Much on the 2012 Election as the Top Ten Unions Combined The Koch Brothers Spent Twice as Much on the 2012 Election as the Top Ten Unions Combined
When Super PAC contributions and dark money are taken into account, David and Charles Koch spent over $412 million during the last election cycle.
David Jolly’s Clients Won Earmarks From His Old Bosses, Bill Young David Jolly’s Clients Won Earmarks From His Old Bosses, Bill Young
Some of Jolly's clients won millions of dollars worth of contracts from Young after Jolly left a staff position with the representative to take up lobbying.
Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post
A new US trade representative is a former lobbyist pushing for limits on Internet freedom and draconian intellectual property policy.
Chevron’s Lobbyist Now Runs the Congressional Science Committee Chevron’s Lobbyist Now Runs the Congressional Science Committee
The oil industry is getting increasingly cozy with the Committee, which has undermined efforts to tackle global warming and air pollution.
Where Have All the Lobbyists Gone? Where Have All the Lobbyists Gone?
On paper, the influence-peddling business is drying up. But lobbying money is flooding into Washington, DC, like never before. What’s going on?
Farm Bill Cuts $8 Billion in Food Stamps, Preserves Handouts to Koch Industries Farm Bill Cuts $8 Billion in Food Stamps, Preserves Handouts to Koch Industries
The new Farm Bill cuts programs to needy families while handing over big giveaways to Koch Industries.