House Democrats’ New Anti-Progressive PAC is Funded by Corporate Lobbyists and PACs
The group will spend money to protect incumbent Democrats in safe districts against progressive primary challengers.
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Manchin Raked in Record Q4 Donations While Killing Build Back Better Act
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) received PAC donations from the fossil fuel, finance, and insurance industries in a record fourth quarter haul while killing the Democrats' signature bill.
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.
Virginia Senate Panel Rejects Contribution Limits, but Other Reforms Will Be Considered
Virginia's notoriously lax ethics and campaign finance laws are the targets of a slew of bipartisan reform bills scheduled for hearings in the weeks ahead.
Biden’s Million-Dollar Inaugural Donors Lobbied Against His Agenda
The Business Roundtable increased its lobbying spending last year by 70% over the previous year as its members pushed to pass the infrastructure bill first and kill the Build Back Better Act.
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.
Corporate Consultants Voted for New Lobbyists on the DNC
Executives at well-connected corporate consultancies voted to approve DNC Chair Jaime Harrison's slate of "at-large" members, which included several new corporate lobbyists.
Companies Slam Voter Suppression Laws Then Donate to Their Sponsors
The companies' donations appear to contradict their public statements in support of voting rights.
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.
Ossoff to Intro Bill to Ban Members of Congress and Their Spouses From Trading Stocks
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is planning a bill to ban stock trading by federal lawmakers and their spouses, but it faces an uphill battle this year.