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MapLight research on the influence of money and politics.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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February 14, 2011
Feb. 14, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture* (USDA) has given corn growers the green light to plant Swiss-based Syngenta's genetically modified corn seeds (corn amylase Event 3272) for the 2011 spring season.
Owen Poindexter
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February 09, 2011
When a company, individual or advocacy group donates to a candidate, one generally assumes that they want that candidate to win over the opposition. Some, however, seem to play it safe and contribute to either candidate to assure they end up picking the winner.According to an analysis conducted by MAPLight.org on the final data from California's 2010 gubernatorial race, many companies, groups and even a few individuals chose to hedge their bets by contributing to both Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman. MAPLight counted 118 individuals or entities that gave to both candidates.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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February 04, 2011
Feb. 3, 2011 - Democratic State Sen. Juan Vargas plans on introducing legislation "that would require developers to pay for an independent economic analysis before any local jurisdiction in the state could approve such projects," according to Union-Tribune's Craig Gustafson. Vargas is specifically targeting Wal-Mart with his legislation, which is trying to fast-track development for one of its "supercenters" in San Diego.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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February 03, 2011
Feb 3, 2011 – The FEC announced new contribution limits for the 2011-2012 election cycle. FEC ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 CAMPAIGN CYCLE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today announced updated contribution limits that have been indexed for inflation and are effective for federal elections in 2011-2012. During the current, two-year election cycle, individuals … Continue reading "From the FEC Web Site: 2011-2012 Campaign Cycle Contribution Limits"
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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Feb. 2, 2011 - When the Senate on Wednesday failed to adopt an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill (S 223) that would have repealed health care overhaul legislation passed in the 111th Congress, the chamber collectively voted in alignment with their monied interests as much as along party lines. The amendment failed by a vote of (47-51), well short of the 60 votes needed for adoption.
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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February 02, 2011
Feb 2, 2011 - The L.A. TImes' Patrick McGreevy reports,"Developer Philip Anschutz's plan to build an NFL stadium in Los Angeles may now hinge on whether state lawmakers will allow him to bypass some environmental rules so the 64,000-seat project can quickly get underway."
Owen Poindexter
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January 31, 2011
Jan. 31, 2011 - In the 2011 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama proposed eliminating roughly $4 billion annually in tax deductions to oil companies.