‘Problem Solvers’ Threaten Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Over Rich Donor Tax Break
After raising millions from corporate executives through joint fundraising committees, Problem Solvers Caucus members are threatening to block Biden's infrastructure package unless a tax cut for the rich gets added.
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Tech Companies Run Anti-Immigrant Hate Group Ads Amid Border Hype
By Donald Shaw Hate Primary category in which blog post is published
35 States at Risk of ‘Rigged’ Districts Due to Gerrymandering, Report Finds
By Sharon Zhang Gerrymandering Primary category in which blog post is published
Democrats’ Public Financing Proposal Could Give Small Donors More Influence
By David Moore Democracy Primary category in which blog post is published
House Dem Celebrates the Launch of a Big Tech Lobbying Group
By Donald Shaw Brick House Cooperative Primary category in which blog post is published
Military Equipment Transfers to Police Have Picked Back Up
After dipping in the back three quarters of 2020 amid a nationwide focus on policing, the transfer of military weapons and equipment to civilian police has picked back up in the first quarter of 2021.
For Business Roundtable, Corporate Social Responsibility Does Not Require Paying Taxes
Dozens of companies in the Business Roundtable lobbying group have paid no federal income tax in recent years while claiming to lead on "inclusive prosperity."
House Progressives Ask Biden to Significantly Cut the Pentagon Budget
Over 50 members of Congress are calling on President Biden to "significantly" cut military spending in next year's budget and invest in pandemic recovery and priorities like health care.
Virginia Senate Blocks Ban on Personal Use of Campaign Funds
While lawmakers killed a bill to rein in their often-lavish personal spending of campaign money, the state approved a study this year of comprehensive reform measures.
Cuomo’s Hidden Billions in Corporate Welfare
Opaque state subsidies of more than $4.4 billion per year have helped Gov. Cuomo to consolidate his political power over the past decade.
Philly’s Gas Utility is Fighting the City on Climate Policy
As the city tries to wean itself off gas, municipally-owned Philadelphia Gas Works is siding with the gas industry against policies that would encourage the use of more energy efficient appliances.
Powerful Reps Rely on Corporate PACs to Pay Their Committee Taxes
Secret pay-to-play systems used by both parties have led to key committees being run by the most corporate PAC-reliant members of Congress.
Blumenthal’s Spouse Stows Away Cargo Company Stock
As he serves on the subcommittee overseeing ports of entry, Richard Blumenthal’s wife is investing in a cargo security company that says it is the only company that can satisfy the scanning requirements recommended by Congress.
Who Will Represent the People of Cancer Alley?
In the race to replace oil and gas ally Cedric Richmond, the leading candidates have their own histories with the industry.
Conservative Groups Launch Misinformation Campaign Against HR 1
Ads and social media graphics from two major conservative groups contain misleading and inaccurate information about the Democratic campaign finance reform bill.
Alaska Senator Mum on Haaland Vote Has Financial Conflict of Interest
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) has up to $5 million invested in a family business that makes petroleum-derived products, some of which it sells to the fossil fuels industry.
NY Elections Board Makes It Harder for Journalists to Follow the Money
The state's website makes it extremely difficult to track who is funding campaigns, journalists and watchdogs say, but the Board of Elections insists that “the site is fully functioning.”
Donor-Advised Funds Must Stop Supporting Hate
Without stronger giving policies, national charities will continue to funnel money to hate groups.
Opinion
Pelosi-Controlled Committee Blocks Votes on Congressional Stock Holdings
Paul Pelosi would have to give up his stock trading if bipartisan bills on blind trusts were allowed to advance.
A Big Tech Showdown in Arizona
The state is attempting to pass a bill that would allow app developers to avoid taxes from Apple and Google. Some Democrats are opposed.
House Dems Pass Sweeping Campaign Finance and Voting Reform Bill
The landmark democracy reform package moves on to a Senate hearing later this month.
Luria Seeks to Block Public Campaign Financing
Her amendment would gut the heart of H.R. 1.
