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Simon Johnson: GOP and Wall Street Say, “To Hell With Protecting the Public!“
This week, the House passed further legislation that would delay by two years some key provisions of Dodd-Frank.

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The Astronomical Scale of Money in Politics
The Court is looking out for the 1 percent of the 1 percent.

A Crash Course in Congressional Mischief
Without resorting to Super PACs or taking advantage of a new loophole from the Supreme Court, couples or individuals could give roughly eight times more to their party in …

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Buying the Next Bailout
American politicians are owned. Watching them legislate is like watching dogs sit, roll over, and give you their paw.

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While No One Noticed, Did Vermont Just Win a Big Case Against the Republican Governors Association?
When Vermont sued the RGA for violating the $2,000 limit, the RGA responded that it would be unconstitutional to apply the limit to them because of the major purpose …

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Back on the Hamster Wheel
After the election, politicians are hopping back on the hamster wheel, furiously spinning for more and more money.

More Corporations Flee as ALEC Rolls Out Its Legislative Agenda
Nearly 100 private sector funders having left ALEC since 2011.

How Public Power Can Defeat Plutocrats
Government has become a clearinghouse for corporations and plutocrats with deep pockets.

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Dividing the Spoils
Our government has become a clearing house for corporations and plutocrats whose dollars grease the wheels for lucrative contracts and easy regulation.

Public Citizen Calls on FEC to Close Absurd Corporate Loophole
Contractors now can both give contributions and receive contracts through separately incorporated divisions of same company.