Joe Biden Has Multiple Ties to Liquefied Natural Gas Pioneer Cheniere Energy
Biden’s Sep. 5 fundraiser, co-hosted by natural gas company co-founder Andrew Goldman, brings into focus his several connections to the natural gas giant.
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Will Sen. Reed Stand Up to His Defense Donors on Yemen?
Jack Reed’s campaigns and leadership PAC have taken $362,400 from four defense contractors that have sold 90% of the American weapons bought by Saudi Arabia. Now he has a key role in negotiations around banning the companies’ Saudi sales.
Dems Skirt 'No Fossil Fuel Money' Pledge as Trump Rakes in Oil and Gas Donations
Despite almost all Democratic candidates signing onto the No Fossil Fuel Pledge, oil and gas executives and lobbyists, and other executives with clear interests tied to fossil fuel companies, are finding ways to give money to candidates.
DSCC Raked In Cash From Health Care and Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Before Endorsing Hickenlooper
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is intervening in Colorado’s crowded Senate primary to boost a candidate who opposes Medicare for All and the Green New Deal.
After Taking $1 Million from Big Pharma, Hoyer Says Marijuana is a Gateway Drug
Hoyer’s belief that marijuana “leads to the use of harder, very harmful drugs” has been thoroughly debunked.
These Companies Promised to Be Socially Responsible, But They Are Pushing ALEC’s Right-Wing Agenda
Just days before their CEOs pledged to work for all Americans, a dozen major corporations sent lobbyist to ALEC’s annual retreat to work in secret with lawmakers on bills to promote fossil fuels and bust unions.
The Dialysis Duopoly Spends Big to Protect Profits in California
A scam to get patients to switch from Medicare to private insurance for dialysis care is being threatened by a bill in the Golden State. DaVita and Fresenius, the dialysis giants, have placed enormous funds into opposing it.
Hedge Fund Cash Flows to Presidential Candidates—at Puerto Rico’s Expense
Of the Democratic field, only Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have returned the money.
Here Are Koch Industries' Favorite Democrats
Four of the most conservative House Democrats have consistently received donations from the PAC of the company run by America’s most powerful libertarian.
With A Conference In Colorado, Big Tech Woos Its Regulators
A think tank funded by Silicon Valley hosted key decision-makers for the industry’s future.