Mysterious Dark Money Group That Backed ‘Big Oil’s Favorite Democrat’ Was Funded by Big Oil
American Workers for Progress, which spent big for Cuellar, was funded by an oil and gas industry lobbying group.
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Climate Coalition Talking Points Prop Up Brian Deese
Mainstream environmental groups rally around the former BlackRock executive, while more left-leaning groups remain skeptical.
Biden to Tap Fossil Fuel-Friendly Rep for White House Job
Top Democratic oil and gas PAC money recipient Rep. Cedric Richmond will be hired for an advisory role, according to reports.
Kennedy Fails to Return Fossil Fuel Lobbyist Donations
The Joe Kennedy campaign told Sludge it would refund fossil fuel lobbyist donations that violate the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge, which Kennedy signed, but it appears it did not follow through.
DNC’s Flip-Flop on Fossil Fuel Subsidies Follows Deep Ties To the Industry
The DNC quietly removed language from the party platform yesterday that endorsed an end to fossil fuel subsidies, after voting two years ago to allow itself to accept fossil fuel PAC contributions.
Following Sludge Report, Kennedy's Trust Fund Sells Fossil Fuel Stocks
Rep. Joe Kennedy said this week that his family trusts had divested from oil and gas company stocks, though one of the funds recently bought stock in Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate which owns natural gas and coal companies.
The Democrats Who Want to Bail Out the Oil Industry
Backed by oil and gas PACs, some Democrats are calling on the government to buy oil to support the industry.
After Buyback Spree, Airlines Look to Record Lobbying to Secure Bailout
Airlines spent more than ever on lobbying and campaign contributions in 2019. The spending could help grease the skids for a bailout.
Barred From Former Clients, Bernhardt Met With Groups That Represent Them
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt agreed to recuse himself from matters involving Halliburton and other former lobbying and legal clients, but he met with lobbying groups that work to further their interests.