General Electric Gets Billions in Defense Contracts While Reps Hold Its Stock
Texas Republican Michael McCaul owned up to $6 million in G.E. shares as he sits on the House Armed Services Committee that sets defense funding levels.
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It’s Not Just Manchin: The Top Energy Dem in the House Also Has Fossil Fuel Conflicts
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, benefits from investments in the fossil fuel industry while crafting climate policies.
Manchin Bailed Out Plant That Pays Millions to His Family's Coal Company
Here's how Joe Manchin made his millions in the waste coal industry.
The DCCC’s Top Bundler Is an Oil Lobbyist
An American Petroleum Institute lobbyist has given the Democratic Party group nearly $1 million.
Fossil Fuel-Funded Think Tank Takes Tonko to Coal Country
The Bipartisan Policy Center has been funded by ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, and several other companies and trade groups in the fossil fuel industry.
Conservation Caucus Gives ‘Green Cover’ to Fossil-Friendly Lawmakers
The International Conservation Caucus Foundation's partners include ExxonMobil, the National Audubon Society, and Coca-Cola.
Kerry Cashes in on Oil and Gas Stocks
The climate czar sold his fossil fuel stocks on March 11, collecting as much as $825,000 from them.
Troy Carter Removed From ‘No Fossil Fuel Money’ Pledge Following Sludge Report
After signing the pledge on March 5, Carter violated it by taking at least nine large donations from fossil fuel interests.
Troy Carter Violates His 'No Fossil Fuel Money' Pledge by Taking Nine Large Fossil Fuel Donations
Carter has not responded to inquiries from Sludge or the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge and risks having his name removed from the pledge website.
Philly's Gas Utility is Fighting the City on Climate Policy
As the city tries to wean itself off gas, municipally-owned Philadelphia Gas Works is siding with the gas industry against policies that would encourage the use of more energy efficient appliances.