Cattle Rancher Cynthia Lummis Wants to Deregulate Meat Inspection
While she works on legislation to deregulate meat inspection, Sen. Lummis is simultaneously a partner at a family beef cattle business.
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Boebert Failed to Disclose Husband’s Nearly Half-Million Energy Company Salary
The late disclosure raises ethical questions for transparency advocates.
Pelosi Fortune Rose Sharply in 2020
Nancy and Paul Pelosi's estimated net worth jumped by 16.2 percent in 2020 from the prior year, a sharper rise than the couple enjoyed in all but one other year over the past decade.
The Roadblocks to Banning Congress From Trading Stocks
Active stock traders Zoe Lofgren and Gary Peters chair the committees where bills banning congressional stock trades are being left to die.
For the People Act Would Slow the Revolving Door
A 13-word provision tucked into the massive voting and ethics package could help curb shadow lobbying, particularly by former Department of Defense employees.
Pro-Israel Super PAC Prevails in Ohio Primary
Democratic establishment favorite Shontel Brown defeated progressive Nina Turner and several other candidates in a Democratic Ohio special election primary on Tuesday night, virtually guaranteeing her a seat in Congress.
Exxon Lobbyist Caught on Tape Is an Advisor to Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
The lobbyist, Keith McCoy, was caught on video discussing how his company has fought climate science and worked to stop Congress from passing climate bills. The CBC Foundation has declined to boot him from its advisory board.
Major Companies Donate to Republican AG Group Despite Its Role in Jan. 6 Riots
AT&T, MasterCard, and 1-800 Contacts are among the companies that donated to the Republican Attorneys General Association after its policy arm made robocalls to boost the turnout at the Jan. 6 protest that preceded the Capitol riots.
Committee Asking for More War Ships Is Led by a General Dynamics-Funded Rep
Chairman Joe Courtney has received $237,000 from General Dynamics' PAC and employees over his House career.
Manchin Donates to Burr’s Legal Defense
The donation came after Republican Sen. Richard Burr faced an investigation over possible insider trading.