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.
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Democratic Convention Chair’s Firm Helps Companies Block Labor Laws
Dewey Square Group, where DNC Chair Minyon Moore leads State and Local Affairs, was paid millions of dollars last year by a Lyft-funded industry group fighting state labor protections.
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.
Investment Industry Donors Bankroll Sinema in Q2
Donors at Blackstone and other investment firms have funded Sinema's leadership PAC spending on upscale events and private flights.
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.
The Fossil Fuel Industry Campaign to Dirty Up Hydrogen Fuel Tax Credits
Oil and gas companies are deploying revolving door lobbyists to shape tens of billions in tax credits for hydrogen fuel.
Republican Energy Bill Follows Massive Increase in Fossil Fuel Donations
Fossil fuel industry donors like Chevron poured $27 million into the super PAC that helped Republicans take control of the House in the midterms.
Pfizer Spends Big on IP Lobbying With Billions on the Line
The pharmaceutical giant spent big bucks amid key international negotiations last year to protect record earnings.
Intuit’s Top Lobbying Firms Are Also Major DSCC Bundlers
Congress is set to receive a report on how the IRS can streamline the tax filing process after lobbyists for Intuit bundled millions for the Senate Democrats' campaign arm.
Congressional Leaders Are Embracing Dark Money Like Never Before
Three of the four super PACs aligned with House and Senate leaders brought in record high amounts from their "dark money" affiliates in the midterms.