Dems’ Health Insurer Bailout Follows Bundled Checks from the Industry’s Lobbyists
Health insurance lobbyists have collected nearly three-quarters of a million dollars for the DCCC so far this cycle.
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Did Joe Pizza Tell Trump About Hydroxychloroquine?
Mr. Pizza, whose wife was serenaded by Trump at Mar-a-Lago, is a hydroxychloroquine dealer.
Pharma-Funded Group Tied to a Top Trump Donor Is Promoting Malaria Drug to the President
Founded by one of Trump's top donors, the Job Creators Network has been pushing Trump to approve the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19.
Seeking Signatures, Ballot Campaigns Face Social Distancing Challenges
Organizers working to gather petition signatures seek to protect public health and safety while qualifying for the November ballot.
Mnuchin's Fortune Tied to Companies He Can Bail Out
Through his $454 billion bailout fund, Mnuchin can boost the stocks of companies comprising some of his largest investments.
Avoid Taxes, Receive Federal Bailouts
It’s the common thread among a host of companies lining up to feed on a rescue package.
Top Democratic Law Firm Helps Oil Companies Dodge Climate Regulations
Perkins Coie, a law firm with deep ties to the Democratic Party, is lobbying for fossil fuel clients to win exemptions from a federal program to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
After Buyback Spree, Airlines Look to Record Lobbying to Secure Bailout
Airlines spent more than ever on lobbying and campaign contributions in 2019. The spending could help grease the skids for a bailout.
Biden Sides With Big Pharma Against Plan That Could Make Coronavirus Vaccine Affordable
In contrast with Sanders and other Democrats, Biden has not embraced a key executive authority for driving down the cost of pharmaceuticals developed with federally-funded research, like the coronavirus vaccine that is currently being tested.
Barred From Former Clients, Bernhardt Met With Groups That Represent Them
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt agreed to recuse himself from matters involving Halliburton and other former lobbying and legal clients, but he met with lobbying groups that work to further their interests.