Lobbying

The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan

The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan

The nation’s top business lobby has built up a huge war chest for conservatives. But has it crossed the legal line?

Aug 29, 2012 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

JPMorgan Starts Buying Congress Again JPMorgan Starts Buying Congress Again

Members are taking money from the bank once again, as memory of the “fail whale” recedes.

Aug 24, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Romney’s Incredible Extremes Romney’s Incredible Extremes

Mitt’s policy plans enjoy impunity for their sheer lack of believability.

Aug 7, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Lee Fang: It’s Not About the CEO, It’s That Chick-fil-A Supports Discrimination Lee Fang: It’s Not About the CEO, It’s That Chick-fil-A Supports Discrimination

A company that supports hate runs the risk of being told that it’s not welcome.

Jul 31, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel

Republicans are supposedly trying to win over Jewish voters. They know that won’t happen. It’s all about evangelicals, and Florida. 

Jul 31, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Conservative ‘Free Beacon’ Fronts for Taiwan Lobby Conservative ‘Free Beacon’ Fronts for Taiwan Lobby

A well-funded new conservative website, the Washington Free Beacon, helps its lobbyist sponsor press for Taiwanese arms deals—with no disclosure.

Jul 26, 2012 / Blog / Lee Fang

American Crossroads, Fox, Produce Romney Campaign Ads American Crossroads, Fox, Produce Romney Campaign Ads

Nominally independent conservative outside groups and media outlets are producing content that is indistinguishable from a Romney campaign ad. 

Jul 23, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Lee Fang’s Interview With David Koch Featured on HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ Lee Fang’s Interview With David Koch Featured on HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’

The Nation's contributing writer’s reporting on the Koch brothers was highlighted on the show last night.

Jul 23, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Romney ‘Goes for the Gold’ in London’s Libor Village Romney ‘Goes for the Gold’ in London’s Libor Village

Mitt is using the Olympic opening to collect cash from bankers who are at the center of an international rate-fixing scandal.

Jul 20, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail

CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail

After spending untold amounts of money battling the creation of the bureau, Capital One finds itself the first victim. 

Jul 18, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

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