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Lobbying
Top Oil and Gas Lobby Spent More in Pennsylvania Than Other States Last Year
The API has established a powerful, well-funded machine to keep Pennsylvania a top fossil fuel producing state.
Republicans Defending Clarence Thomas Have Gotten Nearly $500K From Harlan Crow
Lindsey Graham, the top Senate Judiciary Republican, has gotten tens of thousands of dollars from Harlan Crow.
Over 500 Former Government Officials Are Now Lobbying for Defense Contractors
Dozens of armed services committee and Defense Department personnel swung through the “revolving door” in 2023.
Megadonor Harlan Crow Ramped Up Political Spending After Meeting Clarence Thomas
Crow and his wife publicly contributed $14.7 million to political causes over the past three decades.
Chemical Industry Spent Millions Lobbying Against Regulation of Toxic Substances
Faced with a new regulatory push, the industry spent over $65 million lobbying Congress and federal agencies in 2022.
Banks Lobbied to Weaken Regulations That Could Have Prevented Their Collapse
Executives from the failed Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were among those who lobbied to weaken the rules.
Pro-Israel Lobby Doesn’t Deserve Exemption From Criticism of Money in Politics
Making pro-Israel lobby contributions off-limits to scrutiny only serves the agenda of apologists for Israeli apartheid.
Oil and Gas Industry Spent $124.4 Million Lobbying Amid Record Profits in 2022
The industry targeted rules governing methane emissions as well as oil and gas development on federal land and waters.
Nikki Haley Has Raised Big Money for Years Leading Up to 2024 Presidential Run
The former GOP governor of South Carolina has a history of successfully courting donors and outspending her opponents.
Warren, Sanders Slam Restaurant Lobby For Making Workers Fund Anti-Worker Battle
A report recently revealed the industry is forcing workers to pay for classes that fund lobbying efforts against them.