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Wells Fargo Shows Need to Break Up Banks
Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday and some are questioning if the firm should even legally exist.
Lessons From the 2006 Midterms: Will Democrats Disappoint Again?
Unlike in 2006, grassroots groups today have more power to hold Democrats accountable for their election promises.
2016 From the Top Down: Trump Looms Over Down-Ticket Races
On the presidential end, the situation couldn't be more stark. Plus, Trump is having a definite effect on the Senate races.
For the Senate, Transparency Is a Slow Process
When it comes to campaign-finance disclosure, Congress' upper chamber might as well be using carrier pigeons.
Wall Street’s Veto Power: Why Warren Is Unlikely to Be Clinton’s Running Mate
Democrats depend on Wall Street money as much as they depend on votes.
CIA Watchdog “Mistakenly” Destroys Its Sole Copy of Senate Torture Report
Following a long battle to release the probe, some worry that the report could vanish altogether.
Kochs’ Americans for Prosperity, Club for Growth Shell Out to Rescue Ron Johnson
The Kochs have worked for decades to undermine limits on political spending.
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Supreme Obstruction
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Utah Senator Last Remaining Holdout Blocking Flint Relief Package
The bill would authorize matching grants for water improvement projects to replace aging pipes.
ALEC-Tainted Legislation Designed to Block Local Control Over Fracking Bans in Florida
Floridians are pressuring senators to vote against a bill which takes away the right to regulate well-stimulation techniques.