Wisconsinites Prepare Fair Maps to Counter Expected GOP Gerrymandering
The maps, drawn by the public, will be submitted to a state commission that could influence redistricting ahead of a likely court battle.
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Blue Dogs Seek to Delay Democratic Budget Plan After Their PAC Takes Millions From Corporate America
The House Blue Dog PAC has received donations from pharmaceutical giants, health care companies, and the fossil fuel industry this year as many of its members seek to delay a vote on the Democrats’ budget plan.
Corporate-Backed Blue Dogs Threaten Democrats’ Budget Plan
Facing health care and climate crises, a group of six conservative House Democrats are seeking to pump the brakes on the largest federal investments in decades.
Manchin Bailed Out Plant That Pays Millions to His Family's Coal Company
Here's how Joe Manchin made his millions in the waste coal industry.
U.S. Has Worst Health Care Despite Spending the Most On It
Half of lower-income Americans face cost barriers to getting health care, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.
Congress Won’t Stop Trading Stocks
Researchers studying congressional stock ownership have found that the practice has effects on lobbying activity and potentially on market movements.
Small Donors Hit Record Highs in New York City's Public Campaign Financing Program
The next New York City Council is poised to have a majority of women and a record number of people of color, after the primary election set new highs in small-dollar donations.
Pharma Companies Spend Billions More on Stock Buybacks Than Developing Drugs, House Report Finds
The largest drugmakers spent $56 billion more on stock buybacks and dividends than on research and development from 2016 to 2020, according to a new House committee report.
Democrats Work to Finalize Infrastructure Package
Democrats have given themselves just a few weeks to pass a preliminary budget resolution for one of two infrastructure bills moving in tandem.
Paul Pelosi Invests in Alphabet as Congress Weighs Breaking Up Big Tech
So far this year, Paul Pelosi has purchased stock in companies including Tesla, Walt Disney, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon.