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MapLight research on the influence of money and politics.
Chad Outler
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August 09, 2010
Aug. 9, 2010 - The Washington Post reported on Monday that Verizon and Google have negotiated an agreement regarding prioritizing the tranmission of certain content over the Internet. On Friday, rumors of an impending deal had scuttled net neutrality discussions the Federal Communications Commission had been conducting, according to Politico.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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August 06, 2010
Aug. 5, 2010 - Since the 2002 election cycle, PACs associated with PMA Group have given 1,199 contributions totaling $1,214,748 to elected members of Congress who have served in the 109th, 110th and 111th congresses. In that same time frame, members of the Magliocchetti family, including Paul, gave close to a half a million dollars to members of Congress elected since the 109th Congress.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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August 04, 2010
Aug. 4, 2010 - Union groups in favor of passage gave on average 62 times more in contributions to lawmakers voting 'yes' ($26,984) as to lawmakers voting 'no' ($438).
Owen Poindexter
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August 03, 2010
Aug. 2, 2010 - Newsweek magazine, owned by the Washington Post Company, has been purchased by billionaire Sidney Harman. Harman, founder of electronics manufacturer Harman International Industries is married to California Rep. Jane Harman.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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July 31, 2010
July 30, 2010 - Interest groups against passage gave four times as much on average in campaign contributions to lawmakers voting 'no' ($17,739) compared to lawmakers voting in favor of passage ($4,439).
Chad Outler
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July 29, 2010
July 29, 2010 - According to the Washington Post, "The SEC has charged Samuel Wyly and Charles Wyly -- billionaire brothers in Texas who have been major political donors to conservative campaigns -- with reaping more than $550 million through fraudulent practices." Do your own analysis of recent campaign finance history using MAPLight.org's new contribution search.
Owen Poindexter
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July 29, 2010 - Representatives voting for additional funding for the war received nearly twice as much from companies steeped in intelligence contracts as those voting against the measure.