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MapLight research on the influence of money and politics.
Chad Outler
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November 16, 2010
Nov. 16, 2010 – According to Fredreka Schouten article on USA Today, the eight-member House ethics subcommittee concluded Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) broke House rules by soliciting millions of dollars in donations for a non-profit center bearing his name, housing a campaign office in a rent-stabilized Manhattan apartment, and failing to disclose assets and income … Continue reading "House Ethics Panel Finds Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) Guilty of Violating Rules"
Owen Poindexter
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The final passage votes on the Energy Policy Act of 2005 was 85-12 in the Senate (June 28, 2005) and 249-183 in the House (April 21, 2005). In both votes, there was a strong correlation to money from independent oil and gas producers. House members voting "yes" received $3,865 on average compared to $331 per member who voted "no" over the 2006 election cycle (01/01/2005-12/31/2006). The 85 senators who voted "yes" received an average of $22,366 over the previous three election cycles (01/01/2001-12/31/2006) compared to $8,329 on average to the 12 who voted "no."
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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November 06, 2010
Nov. 5, 2010 - MAPLight.org's research team has provided campaign finance totals for Prop. 19, Prop. 20, Prop. 21, Prop. 22, Prop. 23, Prop. 24, Prop. 25, Prop. 26. and Prop. 27 for contributions through Nov. 5, 2010. Click here to download a spreadsheet with breakdowns of contributions by committee, analysis provided by MAPLight.org.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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November 05, 2010
Nov 5, 2010 - On the nine state-wide measures on the Nov. 2, 2010 ballot, supporters and opponents spent a combined $147 million trying to sway public opinion. Topping the list is Charles T. Munger, Jr. and his wife, Charlotte A. Lowell, with the couple putting in over $12.6 million. Not far behind is the California Teachers Association with $11.5 million. In total, 40 individuals and organizations gave $1,000,000 or more.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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According to Torey Van Oot at the SacBee’s Capitol Alert, Assemblywoman Connie Conway has been elected leader of the Assembly Republican Caucus. She replaces Martin Garrick who decided to step down. Click here to see all of Conway’s contributions. Connie Conway’s Top Contributors From Jul 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2010: Contributor Contributions California Medical … Continue reading "Connie Conway Has Been Elected Leader of the Assembly Republican Caucus"
Owen Poindexter
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November 03, 2010
Nov. 3, 2010 – Of the 35 Senate candidates who won election on Tuesday, 29 of them out-raised their opponents, some by wide margins (two races, Alaska and Washington have not been decided). For comparison, in what was widely considered a big victory, Republicans won 23 out of the 35 races. As successful as the … Continue reading "Regardless of Party, Big Fundraisers are Big Winners in Senate Races"
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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Nov. 3, 2010 - The ballot measure Prop. 24 failed on Tuesday, with supporters receiving 41.5% of the vote (2,868,203), while opponents received 58.5% of the vote (4,027,846).