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June 20, 2014
Wikimedia CommonsJune 21, 2014—On Thursday, June 19, 2014, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the defense appropriations bill that would cut off funding to the National Security Agency (NSA) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for installing surveillance "back doors" into software and physical devices.How much defense contractor money have the Representatives opposing the amendment received?
Pamela Behrsin
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June 18, 2014
Farm Bill House Vote, January 29, 2014June 19, 2014—MapLight launches an extensive mapping project examining the geographic origin of contributions to legislators by state; contributions from companies to legislators by state; and roll call votes by state and district on key bills in Congress. For the first time, it will be possible to instantly see and understand the role money from outside sources plays in local races and the geographic alignment of support and opposition to key legislative initiatives. How did your legislator across the country vote on the House Farm Bill?
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June 17, 2014
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June 12, 2014—With Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) on his way out of Congress, the race is on to replace him as Majority Leader, the second highest-ranking leadership position in the House of Representatives. House Republicans are planning to meet next week to select the next Majority Leader.
Who's funding Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)?
Pamela Behrsin
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June 13, 2014
June 12, 2014—MapLight has launched a power search tool that allows journalists and citizens to easily search the California Secretary of State's bulk download data to find campaign contributions to candidate and ballot committees dating back to 2001.Who's funding your politician's election campaign?
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June 12, 2014
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June 13, 2014—On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, the Senate voted against proceeding with consideration of Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D- MA) "Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act," a bill that would allow holders of student loans to refinance with the government at lower interest rates. The final vote count was 56-38, with just three Republicans voting with Democrats in support of the measure.
How much money have senators opposing this bill received from banks, lenders and student loan companies?
Donny Shaw
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June 04, 2014
On Tuesday, June 3, 2014, the Senate passed a bill by unanimous consent to amend the Dodd-Frank Act and allow the Federal Reserve to issue softer regulations on insurance companies and other non-banks that are considered systemically important financial institutions.
How much money have insurance companies and other interests supporting this bill given to senators?
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June 03, 2014
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June 4, 2014—On May 28, 2014, the California State Senate rejected a bill that would have placed a moratorium on oil and gas well stimulation treatments, including hydraulic and acid fracturing, until the government completes a scientific study of the practices' impacts on human and environmental health.
How much money have oil and gas interests given to senators voting against the moratorium?