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US Chamber of Commerce Dominates Undisclosed Spending in Congressional Races
The chamber has spent almost as much as the next two dark money groups combined, Public Citizen's US chamber watch program finds.
In Depth: How Big Business Buys State Courts
Corporations looking to make allies on state courts are pouring millions into judicial campaigns.
Is Your Judge for Sale? Dark Money Groups Pour Millions Into Judicial Races to Reshape Courts
Anonymous donors are reshaping judicial races by pouring millions of dollars in “dark money” into races.
What Do Private Prisons Have to Do With the Upcoming Election?
As Election Day draws near, what are some of the ways that private prison corporations support their candidates? What do they receive in return?
Chevron Greases Local Election With Gusher of Cash
Individual billionaires and millionaires have dominated the post-Citizens United campaign finance scene.
Citizens United Transformed State and Local Elections, Often Even More Than National, Report Finds
“After Citizens United: The Story In the States” documents in comprehensive detail the transformative effect 2010's Citizens United has had on state and local elections.
Koch-Backed Small Business Group Endorses Walker
The National Federation of Independent Business has endorsed Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker for reelection. Though it purports to represent small business, it receives funding from foundations belong to the …
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Noncandidate Spending Increases in State Elections
The Citizens United court case has impact beyond Beltway.
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Restoring Government by the People, for the People
The ability for everyday Americans to have our concerns heard and addressed by our elected officials is dwindling.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate Considers Amendment on Campaign Finance, and More
n today's On the News segment: The United States Senate considers a constitutional amendment on campaign finance.