House Dem Celebrates the Launch of a Big Tech Lobbying Group
It’s unusual for an elected representative to give an industry lobbying group a quote to use for its launch press materials.
Donald Shaw
Page 38
The Congressman Represented by the Banking Lobby
Missouri Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer has collected millions from his family bank, a member of the American Bankers Association.
The Saudi Expert Who Hides Foreign Funding When Testifying to Congress
A former Trump official sidestepped a new ethics rule.
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.
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.
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.
Pelosi-Controlled Committee Blocks Votes on Congressional Stock Trading
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.