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Oil and Gas Companies Fuel GOP Congressional Takeover Attempt

Oil and Gas Companies Fuel GOP Congressional Takeover Attempt

As it collects record profits, Big Oil is donating more than ever to the largest Republican super PACs.
David Moore Nov 3, 2022
Koch Group Fights Drug Price Reforms After Taking Big Pharma Money

Koch Group Fights Drug Price Reforms After Taking Big Pharma Money

Americans for Prosperity is hitting six key moderate House Democrats with digital ads opposing reintroduced drug pricing measures.
David Moore May 6, 2021
Trade Groups Decline to Cut Off GOP Objectors

Trade Groups Decline to Cut Off GOP Objectors

Sludge asked over two dozen corporate trade associations if they would follow their member companies in cutting off PAC donations to the Republican election objectors. Most declined to say they would.
David Moore Jan 29, 2021
Companies Are Pausing Their PACs, But Their Trade Groups Aren’t

Companies Are Pausing Their PACs, But Their Trade Groups Aren’t

Dozens of companies paused their PAC donations to Republican election objectors, but a loophole could continue sending them funds through corporate trade associations.
David Moore Jan 23, 2021
Corporate Lobbyist Bailout: DENIED

Corporate Lobbyist Bailout: DENIED

A startup watchdog group beat back legislation that would have allowed corporate trade groups that lobby the government to access PPP funding.
David Moore Jan 1, 2021

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