Pelosi Fundraiser Retained by Palo Alto Networks
Nancy Pelosi’s husband recently invested up to $1.25 million in call options for the cybersecurity firm’s stock.
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House Dems Donate to Centrist Group That Undermines Their Agenda
House Democratic leadership groups have given more than a million dollars to the PhRMA-funded Center Forward, which has worked to undermine the Biden administration on drug pricing reforms and more.
‘Reject AIPAC’ Coalition Launches to Challenge the Pro-Israel Group’s Political Influence
A new coalition of progressive groups is calling on candidates to reject AIPAC donations and spending in Democratic primaries.
Who’s Funding AIPAC’s Political Spending Barrage?
Here are the tech industry founders, Republican megadonors and others funding AIPAC and its closely-tied allies this election cycle.
PhRMA Funnels Millions to Groups Fighting Drug Pricing Reforms
The pharma lobby gave more than $16 million in 2022 to advocacy groups, many of them ostensibly “grassroots,” that are battling the Medicare drug price negotiations now underway.
Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Comprehensive Public Campaign Finance Program
A major bill to expand the public campaign financing system offered in state elections passed the Hawaii Senate unanimously and awaits action in the House.
Rashida Tlaib Proposes Defense Stock Ban for Members of Congress
The bill would ban members of Congress from trading in weapons companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, as well as in Amazon, Pfizer and thousands more Department of Defense contractors.
Bank Lobby Launches Ad Campaign for Tester
In a repeat of his last election in 2018, Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester is benefitting from outside spending by the American Bankers Association.
Retiring Joe Manchin Is Still Pulling in Corporate PAC Donations
Oil and gas companies and big business trade associations were among those keeping up donations after Manchin announced he would not run for re-election.