Murdoch Donated to Weiner, Schumer and a Host of Congressional Republicans
Rupert Murdoch clearly has had tremendous political influence in Europe, but here in the United States politicians have not been immune to his power either.Campaign donation records on the Newsmeat...
View ArticleFlorida's Super PAC Man
Since the Supreme Court's 2010 ruling in the Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission case, 240 so-called Super PACs, or political action committees, have been registered with the FEC. Sixty of...
View ArticleExplainer: Can Foreign Companies Make Political Donations?
Political Action Committees connected to foreign corporations have already raised over $5 million for the 2012 elections, continuing a trend of increasing contributions from U.S. subsidiaries of...
View ArticleEarly Returns From PAC Filings: Colbert Booms, Perry Busts
New year-end reports filed with the Federal Election Commission trickle out today, and the early word is that Stephen Colbert's Super PAC raised just under $1 million, while former candidates Rick...
View ArticlePACs Skirting NJ's Anti-Corruption Laws
An examination by New Jersey's largest newspaper, The Star Ledger, has found that political action committees are managing to get around the state's new anti-corruption laws.The PACs collect millions...
View ArticleCampaign Finance Board Penalizes Three Councilmembers
The City's Campaign Finance Board has levied penalties against three members of the City Council for campaign finance violations dating back to 2009.Councilwomen Helen Foster of the Bronx was hit with...
View ArticleJudge's Ruling Opens Door for Unlimited Campaign Cash in Mayor's Race
A federal appeals court ruling today clears the way for advocates of Republican Joe Lhota to give unlimited contributions to a political action group supporting his run for mayor. The federal...
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Study finds difficulty tracing dark money in political ads
An Occupy Wall Street demonstrator holds a sign as others gather in New York’s Foley Square during a national day of action on January 20, 2012. Photo by Shannon Stapleton/ReutersIt’s getting harder to...
View ArticleSuper PAC Donors Will Have More Privacy in 2019
In 2013, the Internal Revenue Service became embroiled in a scandal over its criteria for screening applicants for tax exempt status. The IRS targeted applications by groups with apparently...
View ArticleYour Donations to Charities Are Lining the Pockets of a Las Vegas Telemarketer
Nonprofit charities often raise money for important causes like cancer research and legislation. But according to new reporting, lax legal oversight also makes them easy targets for companies looking...
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