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Trump’s Top Campaign Aide Is a Tobacco Lobbyist

Trump’s Top Campaign Aide Is a Tobacco Lobbyist

Susie Wiles of Mercury Public Affairs, a senior advisor to Trump's campaign, is lobbying for Swisher as it fights a proposal meant to reduce youth smoking.
David Moore Aug 29, 2023
Democratic National Convention Chair’s Firm Helps Companies Block Labor Laws

Democratic National Convention Chair’s Firm Helps Companies Block Labor Laws

Dewey Square Group, where Minyon Moore leads State and Local Affairs, was paid millions of dollars last year by a Lyft-funded industry group fighting state labor protections.
David Moore Aug 14, 2023
New York Dems Use Special Account to Raise Corporate Donations

New York Dems Use Special Account to Raise Corporate Donations

A limitless "housekeeping" account is being used to rake in donations this year from casino developers, DoorDash, and healthcare groups that are lobbying the state.
David Moore Jul 26, 2023
Investment Industry Donors Bankroll Sinema in Q2

Investment Industry Donors Bankroll Sinema in Q2

David Moore Jul 18, 2023
Tax Prep Industry Hires More Lobbyists as IRS Announces Free E-File Pilot

Tax Prep Industry Hires More Lobbyists as IRS Announces Free E-File Pilot

The lucrative tax prep industry has pursued a decades-long lobbying campaign to block the IRS from developing a free online tax filing service.
David Moore Jun 1, 2023
The Fossil Fuel Industry Campaign to Dirty Up Hydrogen Fuel Tax Credits

The Fossil Fuel Industry Campaign to Dirty Up Hydrogen Fuel Tax Credits

David Moore May 19, 2023
Republican Energy Bill Follows Massive Increase in Fossil Fuel Donations

Republican Energy Bill Follows Massive Increase in Fossil Fuel Donations

David Moore Mar 30, 2023

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