SLUDGE REPORT: March 14, 2019
This week's 10 "sludgiest" political figures.
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Charles Koch Continues to Bankroll the Tucker Carlson-Founded Daily Caller
Two of Charles Koch’s foundations gave the Daily Caller News Foundation nearly $1 million in 2017, close to 40 percent of its annual revenue.
To Fix A Broken Press, Warren’s Plans For Big Tech Will Need To Do Much More
Saving a broken press from monopolies run amok is going to take more than just generalities.
Republicans Criticizing Ilhan Omar Donated to Duncan Hunter’s Islamophobic Campaigns
At least three of the Republicans calling out Omar for anti-Semitism donated to Rep. Hunter’s campaign after it ran ads falsely tying his Mexican-Palestinian American opponent to Islamic terrorism.
Capuano's Trip Through the Revolving Door: From Medicare-for-All Supporter to Health Industry Lobbying Firm
This could make for some awkward lobbying conversations.
This Campaign Finance Loophole Gives Rich Politicians a Big Fundraising Advantage
Several top Republican Senate candidates used their personal wealth to exceed donation limits in 2018
Op-Ed: Disappointing Revolving Door News Makes Clear H.R. 1 is Only a Start
As long as special interests are allowed to purchase valuable insider expertise, our politics will fail to consistently work for the public good.
EXPOSED: Major Charities Are Helping Anonymous Donors Fund Anti-Muslim Films
Four giant donor-advised funds gave the hate group Clarion Project $4.4 million from mid-2014 through 2017.
SLUDGE REPORT: March 5, 2019
This week's 10 "sludgiest" political figures.
STOCK TICKER: Wife of Rep on Health Subcommittee Is Trading Health Stocks
As Illinois Democratic Rep. Bradley Schneider helps craft health care legislation, his wealthy wife has been buying and selling investments in health care companies.