Higher Corporate Spending on Election Ads Could Be All but Invisible

by Chisun Lee
ProPublica, March 10, 2010, 10:04 a.m.

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.

The Short Life of a Health Care Reform Provision

by Alexandra Andrews
ProPublica, Dec. 16, 2009, 1:30 p.m.

Ferocious lobbying by doctors and hospitals puts a quick end to the Medicare buy-in proposal.

Wait - So a Political Contribution Can’t Buy a Stimulus Contract?

by Sabrina Shankman
ProPublica, Nov. 5, 2009, 1:07 p.m.

The trail of stimulus money doesn't appear to lead to many state-level campaign donors.

Leadership PACs: Let the Good Times Roll

by Marcus Stern and Jennifer LaFleur, ProPublica Sept. 26, 2009, 11:32 a.m.

Despite reforms, a big loophole still lets lobbyists treat lawmakers to high-priced recreation.

Bailout II: Bail Harder

by Paul Kiel
ProPublica, Nov. 11, 2008, 12:42 p.m.

Dems Warn Banks: Lend Bailout Money—or Else

by Eric Umansky
ProPublica, Oct. 28, 2008, 11:43 a.m.

Anatomy of a Bank Failure

by Jake Bernstein
ProPublica, Sept. 22, 2008, 6:19 p.m.