Articles Tagged With 'Campaign Finance'
For-Profit Schools Donate to Lawmakers Opposing New Financial Aid Rules
House members seeking to stop proposed regulations on financial aid to for-profit schools have gotten increased donations from the for-profit sector.
The To-Do List Gets Longer for House Ethics Investigators
The Office of Congressional Ethics recommends further investigation of Reps. John Campbell, Tom Price and Joseph Crowley.
Contrary to Citizens United Opinion, Campaign Contribution Records Lack Transparency
Tracing who gave money to candidates to attend the Springsteen fundraisers is nearly impossible, even with open campaign finance records.
Republicans Getting More Campaign Cash From Wall Street
Republicans' resistance to financial reform comes as big banks are shifting their donations toward the GOP.
Lobbyists and Lawmakers Bond During Springsteen Concerts
Congressmen hold fundraisers in skyboxes rented from groups with business before their committees.
Higher Corporate Spending on Election Ads Could Be All but Invisible
The Supreme Court may have allowed corporations to spend more freely on election ads, but if they do, there's practically no way to track who is spending what for -- or against -- whom.
Pfizer CEO Gets Pay Raise for Influencing Public Policy
A Pfizer proxy statement praises Jeff Kindler's efforts to block the importation of cheaper drugs.
Which Pols Are Heading to the Super Bowl and Other Results of ProPublica’s Super Bowl Blitz
Which lawmakers are going to the Super Bowl? Who's not? The results of ProPublica's Super Bowl Blitz.
Our Super Bowl Blitz Update—We’ve Got a Quarter of Congress Covered
ProPublica's effort to learn which lawmakers are going to the big game can still use more hands.
Leadership PACs: Let the Good Times Roll
Despite reforms, a big loophole still lets lobbyists treat lawmakers to high-priced recreation.
Video: The Campaign Finance Experts on Leadership PACs
Leadership PACs provide lobbyists and other donors with a back door for contributing to members of Congress.
