Here Are the Industry Reps Pushing Corporate Interests in Space
The panel created to advise the President on space policy is packed with individuals tied to the defense industry.
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Congressman Sits on Board of Family Business, Could Influence Policy to Help It
Six-term GOP Rep. Brett Guthrie of Kentucky has millions invested in the company, which makes automotive components out of aluminum.
Twenty House Republicans Donated to Duncan Hunter's Islamophobic Campaign
Rep. Hunter falsely painted his Mexican-Palestinian American opponent as an infiltrator with ties to terrorists. But prominent House Republicans continued to back his campaign with big donations.
Meet the Most Corporate PAC-Reliant Reps in Congress
As more representatives and candidates pledge to reject contributions from corporate PACs, others are standing by their corporate benefactors and relying on them to provide the overwhelming majority of their campaign funds.
Jon Kyl Voted for New Nukes After Taking Payments From Nuclear Company
The senator-turned-lobbyist-turned-senator-turned-lobbyist had a paid board seat at one nuclear company and lobbied for two others. Then he joined the Senate.
New Tax-Writing Chair Has Taken Thousands from Companies He Criticized as Offshore Tax Dodgers
Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) often talks about ending offshore tax avoidance, but he has taken thousands from the worst corporate offenders while failing to make any progress on the issue.
Greenwashing Hate: Anti-Immigrant Colcom Foundation Funds Dozens of Environmental Groups
Sludge asked the groups, which include The Conservation Fund and Earthworks, about their funding from Colcom Foundation. Most declined to comment.
New House Foreign Affairs Chair Receives Money from Weapons Contractors He Oversees
Rep. Eliot Engel’s committee has jurisdiction over arms exports, and he’s gotten significant campaign donations from the defense industry and pro-Israel interests.
New Chair of Climate Crisis Committee Owns Shares in Fossil Fuel Fund
Rep. Kathy Castor has a good environmental record, but she and her husband are profiting from gas, oil, and coal-powered utilities.
Who Funds PragerU’s Anti-Muslim Content?
The right-wing educational website PragerU has published videos that discriminate against immigrants and Muslims. Sludge found out who’s funding them.