Money in Politics

Obama's "Most Wanted" Finance Loopholes

The White House is targeting ten loopholes sought by financial lobbying groups.

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| Tue May. 4, 2010 6:34 AM PDT

BP Disaster a Case of Spilt Milk?

A Mississippi lawmaker likens oil spill to chocolate milk mess.

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| Mon May. 3, 2010 8:18 AM PDT

Politicians, Disclose Thyself!

While you're throwing stones.

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| Fri Apr. 30, 2010 9:22 AM PDT

Goldman's All-Star Lobbying Squad

The besieged firm has hired ex-lawmakers and well-connected politicos to fight reform.

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| Thu Apr. 29, 2010 8:54 AM PDT

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Pete Peterson's Anti-Entitlement Juggernaut Gets Fueled Up by Obama

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| Wed Apr. 28, 2010 10:28 AM PDT

Nelson's Top Donor? Buffett's Berkshire

Nelson opposed debating financial reform after a Buffett-pushed provision was cut.

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| Tue Apr. 27, 2010 10:54 AM PDT

Hollywood's Big Wall Street Smackdown

Big finance is used to getting its way in Washington. But the movie lobby had other ideas.

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| Mon Apr. 26, 2010 3:00 AM PDT

Why Obama Needs To Name Names

Because the bank lobbyists won't tell us.

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| Fri Apr. 23, 2010 7:22 AM PDT

David Vitter's Dirty Laundry

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| Thu Apr. 22, 2010 8:59 AM PDT

The Casino Jack Trailer

Who else wants to see the new movie about Big Bad Jack Abramoff?

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| Tue Apr. 20, 2010 11:21 AM PDT

Bipartisan Finance Bill Alive?

Sen. Judd Gregg says GOPers could still support a Wall St. reform bill.

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| Tue Apr. 20, 2010 10:04 AM PDT

Why AIG's Goldman Threat Is Good for You

If AIG sues Goldman, that could recoup cash for US taxpayers.

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| Tue Apr. 20, 2010 8:48 AM PDT

The Feds Come for Goldman Sachs

The SEC has charged Matt Taibbi's "vampire squid" with fraud. Should regulators have gone further?

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| Fri Apr. 16, 2010 10:17 AM PDT

Financial Reform: Five Fights to Watch

How to tell whether the Senate is really fixing the economy or just going through the motions.

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| Wed Apr. 14, 2010 3:00 AM PDT

Consumer Agency's Stock Climbs

Public support for a new consumer protection agency continues to rise in the polls.

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| Mon Apr. 12, 2010 8:30 AM PDT

Film: Casino Jack and the United States of Money
Fri Apr. 9, 2010 8:00 AM PDT

Obama "Committed" To Net Neutrality Despite Court Ruling

Comcast won a battle today. But the administration is ready for the long-haul.

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| Tue Apr. 6, 2010 1:00 PM PDT

Grand Old Tea Party?

Tea Partiers lean Republican, and other news from Captain Obvious.

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| Mon Apr. 5, 2010 7:37 AM PDT

Barney Frank Blasts Aide Turned Lobbyist

Barney Frank publicly slams a former staffer turned financial lobbyist for a major trade organization.

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| Thu Apr. 1, 2010 12:04 PM PDT

Is Living in the C Street House An Ethics Violation?

A good-government group has filed an ethics complaint against several members of Congress for allegedly accepting housing at below-market rates.

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| Thu Apr. 1, 2010 8:32 AM PDT