Summit Bank Employees are Donating to Rep. Neal Dunn, Who Also Serves as Chairman of Their Board of Directors
As a member of Congress, Dunn votes on bills impacting the banking industry.
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Dems in ‘Toss-up’ Races Turn to Wall Street for Campaign Funds
After voting to deregulate the banks, Senate Democrats in close races are funding their campaigns with bank industry money
New York Pension Chief Cashes in on Natural Gas
New York state’s chief investment officer invested millions of retirement dollars in a fossil fuel company – and then joined the company’s board the same week she retired.
AT&T’s Top California Lobbyist Dodges Gift Ban and Ethics Requirements
By hiding his lobbying and not registering, AT&T’s Bill Devine can lobby the Legislature without following the restrictions of California’s Political Reform Act, a new complaint alleges.
Florida Congressman Chairs the Board of Commercial Bank, Owns Stock Options
After the arrest of Rep. Chris Collins for insider trading made possible by his board seat at a pharmaceutical firm, Sludge has discovered another member of Congress who is on the board of a for-profit business.
Kirsten Gillibrand Has Received Big Contributions from Puerto Rico Bondholders
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joins four liberal colleagues in sponsoring a bill to cancel Puerto Rico’s massive debt. But she has accepted campaign donations from executives of several hedge funds profiting from Puerto Rico’s obligations.
Cuomo Campaign Bolstered by Puerto Rico Bondholders Causing Austerity in the Territory
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Puerto Rico this week to help rebuilding efforts. But his reelection campaign has accepted five-figure donations from top financial executives whose firms’ demands have led to austerity measures there.
In Crowded Upstate Primary, Delgado Heads To Battleground Race
Attorney Antonio Delgado was the fundraising leader in the jam-packed primary, raising $2.28 million this election cycle.
