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2022 Primary category in which blog post is published

Chevron-Funded Super PAC Boosted Oil-Friendly Dem in California Congressional Primary

California Democrat Adam Gray advanced in the CA-13 primary after the super PAC ran ads for him, facing a candidate endorsed by state environmental groups.

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Corporate Media Must Stop Making Ads for Fossil Fuel Companies

By Alex Kotch Climate Primary category in which blog post is published

Dems Hire Oil and Gas Astroturf Group Lobbyist for Environment Subcommittee

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Companies Butter Up Likely Next Energy and Commerce Chair

By Donald Shaw 2022 Primary category in which blog post is published

Scott Pruitt Runs for Senate After Trip Through Revolving Door

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The Republican War Against Fossil Fuel Divestment

By Donald Shaw Climate Primary category in which blog post is published

Fossil Fuel Allies in Congress Stand With Embattled Rep. Henry Cuellar

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Climate Primary category in which blog post is published

Rearden Assisted With Key Evidence in Chevron Case Against Donziger

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says progressives misunderstand Biden nominee Jennifer Rearden's record representing companies including Chevron.

Environment Primary category in which blog post is published

A Climate Wake-Up Call for the Chemical Industry

Government investigators say lax regulations are increasing the risk of extreme weather-related chemical disasters.

STOCK TICKER Primary category in which blog post is published

Months After Divesting, Ro Khanna’s Spouse Keeps Trading Fossil Fuel and Defense Stocks

Khanna's most recent financial transaction filing shows January trades in Phillips 66, General Dynamics, and more.

Fossil Fuels Primary category in which blog post is published

Manchin Sits on Foundation Board With Lobbyists

As he chairs the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Manchin's board mates seek to influence him on energy policy for their coal industry clients.

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Biden Re-Nominates Trump Pick and GOP Donor Jennifer Rearden as a Federal Judge

Rearden represented Chevron in its case against environmental and human rights attorney Steven Donziger, according to reports.

Climate Primary category in which blog post is published

Reps Bought Pipeline Stocks Before Passing the Infrastructure Bill

While Congress considered infrastructure and climate legislation last year, reps kept up a stream of trades in oil and gas pipeline company stocks.

Climate Primary category in which blog post is published

At Least 100 House Members Are Invested in Fossil Fuels

Reps among the top oil and gas investors in Congress bought more shares in pipeline companies as the House moved to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Climate Primary category in which blog post is published

Oil Lobbyist Mary Landrieu’s Foundation Brings Together Members of Congress and Corporate Execs

Her group, which held its first event earlier this year, shares an executive director with a nonprofit funded by ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical to advocate for carbon pricing legislation.

Quick Hits Primary category in which blog post is published

Manchin’s Latest Donor Gift

The senator is opposing a Build Back Better Act provision to prohibit offshore oil drilling as his top donor prepares to dramatically increase its oil exporting business through a new offshore terminal for supertankers.