Senators Cling to Fossil Fuel Stocks as World Heats Up
More than one in four senators is invested in the fossil fuel industry as the Senate strips major climate programs from the reconciliation bill.
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Outside Groups Spend Big on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Race
The Republican Party's state campaign arm is running last-minute attack ads in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court election after taking large donations from Koch Industries, hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin, and Big Tobacco.
Manchin Got Big Donations From Son-In-Law’s Oil & Gas Employer
As he stripped major climate programs, Sen. Joe Manchin received large donations from Enterprise Products, the energy giant where his son-in-law is a senior employee and whose lobbying groups are fighting the reconciliation bill.
Senators Own up to $25 Million in Big Tech Stocks
Senators invested in tech stocks like Amazon, Apple, and Google may soon be voting on antitrust bills introduced in the Senate that would impact their portfolios.
Members of Congress Own Millions in Facebook Stock While Weighing New Tech Laws
Here are the senators and representatives who hold stock in Facebook.
Corporate PACs Reward Democrats Opposing Reconciliation Package
Nine Democrats threatening to sink the reconciliation bill pulled in more than $150,000 in PAC donations last month.
Manchin Removes Ethics Provisions From Democratic Reform Bill
Senate Democrats' Freedom to Vote Act would no longer strengthen conflict of interest rules that prevent members of Congress from working on legislation primarily for their own financial interests.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Once Again Boot Lobbyist Gift Ban From Agenda
Lobbyists will continue to be allowed to give Pennsylvania lawmakers unlimited gifts until the legislature takes up gift ban legislation that has stalled for years.
Neal’s Reconciliation Plan Lets Investment Managers Keep Their Tax Loophole
Richard Neal supported closing the carried interest loophole in 2007, then began receiving more donations from the securities and investment industry.
Tea Party Patriots Are Behind Pro-Trump Doctors Grifting Off of Fake Covid Cures
Documents obtained by CMD show that the Tea Party Patriots Foundation was the fiscal sponsor of the organization behind America's Frontline Doctors, which spread lies about Covid-19 and is scamming customers looking for vaccine alternatives.
