Dems Who Rejected Corporate PACs Took Money from Corporate-Funded NewDemPAC
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America’s Biggest Wildfire Profiteer Is Major Donor to Republicans Whose Policies Benefit His Business
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‘Medicare for All’ Skeptic Richard Neal Can Block Progressive Health Care Bills From His New Committee Perch
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Darker Money: Michigan Senate Passes Bill Making Dark Money Disclosure a Crime
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State Propaganda: EPA Cites Koch-Funded Article to Attack Climate Report
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Days After Saying It Would Request a Refund, Amgen’s PAC Appeared to Give More Money to Cindy Hyde-Smith
Amgen is one of several companies that said they would request campaign contribution refunds following Hyde-Smith’s “public hanging” comment.
Amgen Requested Refund From Hyde-Smith, but Its CEO Donated to Party Committee Supporting Her
Amgen’s PAC asked for a refund after Hyde-Smith made an enthusiastic remark about a public hanging.
It’s Not Just Trump: Defense-Backed Lawmakers Are Also Standing With the Saudis
A Sludge analysis shows that lawmakers with large campaign contributions from the defense industry are more likely to defend the U.S. military's relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Charles Koch Is Funding Rightwing, Pro-Trump Media, New Disclosure Reveals
Newly disclosed tax forms show that the billionaire industrialist’s foundations have increased their funding of conservative outlets while also ramping up support for First Amendment groups.
After Losing to Ocasio-Cortez, Crowley’s PAC Spends Big at the Tracks
The leadership PAC associated with the Queens kingmaker spent thousands of dollars at horse racing tracks, hotels, airfare and meals.
Democratic Opponents of ‘Green New Deal’ Committee Received Big Fossil Fuel Donations
New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone, likely the new Energy Committee chairman, has received $178,000 from energy and natural resources interests this election cycle alone.
Mississippi Senate Race: Where is the National Democratic Party?
In the final U.S. Senate contest, Mississippi Democratic candidate Mike Espy hasn’t gotten much help from the national party.
The Verdict Is In: Rejecting Corporate Cash Wins Elections
Dozens of Democratic House candidates touted their rejection of corporate PAC donations, helping them raise individual contributions and oust incumbents.
Senate Roundup: How Much Did Your Midterm Vote for Senate Cost?
While Florida is on track to be the most expensive senate race this cycle, Montana and North Dakota have the highest cost per vote.
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