| 单词 | political contribution |
| 例句 | I check the rest of our political contributions. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Writers would now be free to make their political contributions in the form of their creative work. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Until now, he has managed to fend off the threat of competition with a barrage of lawsuits, TV ads and political contributions to Michigan legislators and key members of Congress. The Billionaire Vs. The Nerd: Who Gets To Control International Trade With Canada? 2012-06-22T15:56:09Z "By his actions over six years, Tommy Sheridan has disgraced himself and negated his political contribution to the socialist cause over 25 years," the Scottish Socialist Party said. Ex-lawmaker faces jail over sex life perjury 2010-12-24T14:32:14Z For one anonymous SoulCycler, though, Mr. Ross’s political contributions weren’t the only problem. They Paid $42 for a SoulCycle Ride, Not for Trump 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z The repeal of Prohibition left the regulation of alcoholic beverage distribution to the states, and power over that distribution to wholesalers and their political contributions to lawmakers. Why is it becoming harder to buy wine online? 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z According to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, almost 60 percent of the $2.2 million in political contributions since January 2013 from airline political committees and individual workers has gone to Republicans. House bill lets airlines advertise pre-tax fares 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Stelter set a good precedent in September, however, when CNN “clarified” its policy about disclosing hosts’ political contributions, in a way that seemed to obscure the conflicts of its new Crossfire hosts including Newt Gingrich. News-About-the-News News: CNN Hires Brian Stelter As Reliable Sources Host 2013-11-12T14:50:31Z The CEO also didn't answer calls to pause political contributions to legislators who supported the bill. "What a complete fool": Disney CEO criticized for refusing to publicly oppose "Don't Say Gay" bill 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z It is an immense critique of the present: a political contribution by Norman – refracted through Burke – driven by a deep sense of personal obligation. Book reviews roundup: Edmund Burke, Inferno and Five Days in May 2013-05-24T15:00:02Z Enabled by the Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case, megadonors can now make political contributions in unlimited amounts, which they are doing with increasing secrecy. Kenneth Vogel on billionaires, politics and his book 'Big Money' 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z Their financial political contributions are so well disguised they make the Koch brothers look like, well, the kind of stupid new rich people who actually want their name to be nationally known. "True Blood" finale: The big showdown 2010-09-13T12:30:00Z Richard Klein, a professor at Touro Law Center in Long Island called questions around political contributions a “huge issue” that go far beyond Weinstein, all the more so when they contribute to tensions with police. Harvey Weinstein: could #MeToo's highest profile case be crumbling? 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z That giving, along with her father’s major political contributions, have made Rebekah a key power broker on the right and an influential figure in the Trump orbit. How philanthropic dynasties are exerting their power over US policy | David Callahan 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z I also kept believing that our numbers, not to mention our vital economic, cultural, and political contributions to the city, would continue to protect all of those who call Miami home. Poetry in a Time of Protest 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z ABC News journalists are barred from making political contributions, but the foundation is considered a charity and donations to those are acceptable. ABC's Stephanopoulos under fire for failing to disclose donations 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z And the FBI is reportedly currently conducting an investigation into the impact of political contributions on decisions made by the Manhattan district attorney’s office, including the Weinstein case. Harvey Weinstein: could #MeToo's highest profile case be crumbling? 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z The prosecutor said Bankman-Fried spent the money on real estate, donations, promotions, investments and political contributions. Prosecutor cites ‘pyramid of deceit’ in urging jury to convict FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors have charged Mr. Bankman-Fried with orchestrating a vast scheme to siphon billions of dollars of FTX customer money into political contributions, real estate purchases, charitable donations and venture investments. What to Know About Sam Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Trial 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z He’s also accused of using customer money to buy real estate and make big political contributions as he tried to influence government regulation of cryptocurrency. Jury selection to begin in trial of fallen cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z "Evidence that the defendant spent FTX customer funds on political contributions is direct evidence of the wire fraud scheme because it is relevant to establishing the defendant's motive and allegedly fraudulent intent," Kaplan wrote. Bankman-Fried prosecutors may show jury evidence of political donations, judge rules 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Singh pleaded guilty in February to charges including conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and to defraud the Federal Election Commission. FTX attorneys accuse Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents of unjustly enriching themselves with company funds 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z One City Council member said he hesitated to support such policies because business and real estate interests would make large political contributions to unseat anyone who did so. Opinion: Another consequence of the L.A. housing crisis: The Fresno housing crisis 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Texas is among a handful of states with no limits on individual political contributions in state races. Ken Paxton’s far-right billionaire backers are fighting hard to save him 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors have charged Mr. Bankman-Fried, 31, with a sweeping fraud in which he siphoned billions of dollars from FTX customers to make charitable donations, political contributions and large investments. The Super Connector Who Built Sam Bankman-Fried’s Celebrity World 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z “These modest political contributions made more than two years ago cannot reasonably create an impression of bias or favoritism in the case before the judge,” the panel wrote. DA, ethics panel back judge in Donald Trump hush-money case, finding no evidence of bias 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Many of the charges focused on assertions that Mr. Paxton had used his office to benefit Mr. Paul, who had given $25,000 in political contributions to Mr. Paxton’s campaign. Investor Linked to Paxton’s Impeachment Is Arrested on Federal Charges 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z But New York's rules of judicial conduct bar political contributions. Trump moves to disqualify judge in porn star hush money case 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Parnas “defrauded the American public” with the foreign donor scheme and lied “about the source of funds for political contributions,” said a Justice Department statement after Parnas’ sentencing last year. Exclusive: Texts tie DeSantis closely to Trump insider Lev Parnas in 2018 race 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z In February, Singh pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and to defraud the Federal Election Commission. Oregon elections officials fine state’s Democratic Party 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z A major Republican donor for decades, Crow has given more than $10 million in publicly disclosed political contributions. Legal experts: Clarence Thomas appears to have violated law with secret luxury trips from GOP donor 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Progressives also want to make federal contractors disclose any labor or environmental violations and divulge their most recent political contributions. Far-left Democrats push Biden to adopt wishlist of executive orders to bypass House GOP 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z An analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics found that 98% of all political contributions from people who worked at Internet companies went to Democrats that year. Biden rushes to bail out Silicon Valley, continues to ignore East Palestine 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Among the charges Singh pled guilty to were conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and to defraud the Federal Election Commission. Ex-FTX executive is 3rd to plead guilty in cooperation deal 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z In updated charges filed last week, they said he evaded limits on political contributions by using "straw" donors. FTX's Nishad Singh pleads guilty to fraud charges 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Concealing the true source of political contributions, using what are known as straw donors, is a violation of federal campaign finance law. U.S. files more charges against FTX founder Bankman-Fried 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Prosecutors said he used the funds to finance lavish real estate purchases, political contributions and investments in other companies. Judge Signals Jail Time if Bankman-Fried’s Internet Access Is Not Curbed 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Mr. Walsh is a longtime fan of the Boston Bruins and has received political contributions from the hockey team’s owner. Biden Labor Secretary to Depart to Run N.H.L. Players Union 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The company has been spending on lobbying and political contributions since 2020 to push data privacy legislation, presented as a check on “Big Tech.” DeSantis inauguration sponsored by companies he loves to bash 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Federal prosecutors alleged that, among other crimes, Bankman-Fried had used billions of dollars of customer funds for personal investments and political contributions, and used the money to repay billions in loans to Alameda. ‘Crypto winter’ has come. And it’s looking more like an ice age. 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z The arrangement also broke rules restricting how corporate money can be used for political contributions, according to prosecutors. U.S. files more charges against FTX founder Bankman-Fried 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Prosecutors have accused Bankman-Fried of engaging in a years-long "fraud of epic proportions," by using customer deposits to support his Alameda Research hedge fund firm, buy real estate and make political contributions. Sam Bankman-Fried to enter plea in FTX fraud case 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z His associates sought donations from the agents, and suggested ways to provide money without listing them as political contributions, including paying for a fundraising dinner, according to the indictment. Judge won’t drop charges for former gubernatorial candidate 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z While prosecutors allege that Bankman-Fried's political contributions were illegal, businesses and billionaires have legally been giving in secret for years in order to hide their more distasteful and self-interested attempts at political influence. How Sam Bankman-Fried's dark-money political donations fueled his massive fraud 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Prosecutors said Mr. Bankman-Fried used customer funds to trade, buy expensive real estate, invest in other crypto firms, make political contributions and extend personal loans to executives. Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Campaign finance records show he spent around $40 million on political contributions in the 2022 election cycle, making him one of the largest political donors in the country. Murray, Schrier, WA Dems got campaign money from indicted FTX founder 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z “That’s not something they can refund. Here is an example of a billionaire using money he stole and diverted into political contributions — it’s an egregious example of the corruption in our political system.” Lawmakers quick to unload FTX founder’s contributions 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z “Crypto doesn’t get a pass to help the world’s worst criminals, no matter how many television ads they run or how many political contributions they make,” Warren said in the hearing. Lawmakers grapple with sheer size of FTX’s missing billions 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Ms. Hidalgo, who refused to take political contributions from county vendors, was never accused of wrongdoing and dismissed the indictments as politically motivated. Rising Democratic Star Survives Close Call in Houston 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Authorities said Mr. Bankman-Fried may have used straw donations to enable FTX to make political contributions in excess of federal election law limits. Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United ruling, which struck down limits on political contributions by corporations or unions, political contributions of billionaires made up around 3% of overall political contributions, she said. Factbox: How Wall St and billionaires have donated to U.S. elections 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Lara at the time apologized for accepting political contributions from people associated with Applied Underwriters — CIC’s parent company — and other insurers. Fire-stricken rural New Mexico warily eyes insurance fight 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z In reality, it was about kneecapping the political activities of Amazon, whose last-minute political contributions in the 2019 Seattle City Council races constitute the greatest self-inflicted wound in local political history. Seattle, we have an election ‘reform’ problem 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Elections BC, which oversees elections and campaigning in the province, had launched a review of Appadurai's campaign after receiving complaints that Dogwood B.C.'s activities were effectively political contributions to the leadership contest. David Eby to become premier of Canada's British Columbia province 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Federal law prohibits government employees from soliciting political contributions for a partisan candidate. Allegations against vice chair deepen Montgomery Planning Board controversy 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z In the wake of the 2020 presidential election and riot at the Capitol, corporate giants have looked more closely at their political contributions and become more transparent about where the money goes. Reassessing Ben Bernanke’s Record 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Brown courted the votes, not to mention the vast political contributions, of those wealthy homeowners in his 1966 reelection campaign against Ronald Reagan. Why UCLA's plans for an on-campus football stadium were dashed and unlikely to be revived 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z In other ways, Trump has been forced to adjust, devoting a growing share of political contributions to pay attorney fees. Trump faces growing legal peril as he seeks to raise profile ahead of 2024 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z “What reason under heaven is there for keeping massive political contributions hidden from the public,” Mr. Schumer said Tuesday on the Senate floor. Biden pressures Senate Republicans to back Democrats’ ‘dark money’ bill 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Ben Wilcox, director of the government accountability group Integrity Florida speculated that FPL may have used nonprofits like Broken Promises to mask the extent of its political contributions. DeSantis got $25K from nonprofit secretly funded Florida utility 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Defining political contributions as a form of "speech," the Citizens United ruling gutted restrictions on the size of campaign donations and, critics say, paved the way for a flood of "dark money" into political races. Biggest GOP donation ever: Right-winger funneled $1.6B to operative behind Supreme Court takeover 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z These restrictions limited the amount of contributions that could be made to candidates and required political contributions to be disclosed, among other things. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z The company's political action committee, Patriot Mobile Action, raised more than $500,000 for political contributions to Keller and other Tarrant County school board candidates. Texas school board purges dozens of books after Christian PAC funded right-wing takeover 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z The cryptocurrency industry is shelling out millions of dollars on lobbying and political contributions. Analysis | Social media posts about election fraud still prevalent, study finds 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Fox News has led the way in questioning Reinhart’s political contributions and has run unflattering photos of the judge. Fox News won't apologize for airing phony meme of judge who ordered FBI search of Trump's home 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Corporations normally make political contributions to advance their own narrow interests, which often are in conflict with the interests of ordinary citizens. Column: Eli Lilly assails antiabortion Indiana law — after plying its supporters with campaign funds 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z She and Wang are accused of running the $27 million real estate scam and acting as straw donors to help foreigners skirt bans on U.S. political contributions and gain access to politicians. Trump donors ran $27 million real-estate and green-card scam, prosecutors say 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z The ruling sent Democrats into the streets and unleashed an outpouring of political contributions. Most Democrats Don’t Want Biden in 2024, New Poll Shows 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z This January, Pritzker deposited $90 million into his own reelection fund — the largest single political contribution in Illinois in decades and probably ever. Ken Griffin spent $54 million to fight tax hike on the rich. Secret IRS data shows it’s paying off 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z A few days later, the company told employees it was pausing political contributions in the state. Amazon, Disney, AT&T gave to abortion foes while vowing to help employees 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z I think of my writing as my political contribution, but also I just want to make pleasing shapes in thoughts, like vases or poems. Sci-fi master Kim Stanley Robinson on the Sierra and why humans might just ‘squeak by’ 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Most of that was a $13 million Lyft contribution in December, which appears to be the largest single political contribution in Massachusetts history. The Next Battleground for Gig Worker Labor Laws: Massachusetts 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z The beneficiaries of the couple’s political contributions include at least one candidate who emerged victorious in Tuesday’s primary contests, Herschel Walker. Maker of rifle in Texas massacre is deep-pocketed GOP donor 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z One proposal, by the New York State Common Retirement Fund, called for a report on Twitter’s policies and procedures around political contributions using corporate funds. Twitter shareholders meet amid Elon Musk’s takeover drama 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Firms used to think of political contributions as a way to influence public policy. Stefanik echoed ‘great replacement’ theory. But firms kept donating. 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z His political contributions have prompted complaints that he’s distorting the competitive landscape to advance his own agenda. A Crypto Emperor’s Vision: No Pants, His Rules 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z After the Capitol riot on January 6, numerous companies vowed to suspend all political contributions to Republican lawmakers who voted to acquit Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. Republicans are now targeting companies whose employees seek abortions 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z "For time immemorial, companies have justified their political contributions by saying that they have to give to both sides of the aisle. And that paradigm is being completely rejected by multiple stakeholder groups." The reputational cost of impartiality: How long can Corporate America stay silent? 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Mr. El-Hibri made prolific political contributions, the New York Times reported. Fuad El-Hibri, founder of vaccine maker Emergent BioSolutions, dies at 64 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Although Florida Republicans say that the move against Disney was made to eliminate corporate perks, critics argue that the legislature only acted after the company announced it would no longer make political contributions. Punishing Disney, DeSantis Signals a Lasting G.O.P. Brawl With Business 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Schlumberger said its policies do not permit lobbying or political contributions. EXCLUSIVE U.S. oil services firms join push for revamped Venezuela license 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z It has spent millions on lobbying and political contributions at the local, state, and federal levels, according to lobbying disclosure and campaign finance records. Environmentalists target mountains of fertilizer waste 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z "For time immemorial, companies have justified their political contributions by saying that they have to give to both sides of the aisle," Alpern told Salon in an interview. The reputational cost of impartiality: How long can Corporate America stay silent? 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z “This case is different, because it’s based solely on political contributions — and no personal benefits,” Mr. Berke said. Ex-New York Lt. Gov. Previews Bribery Defense: ‘No Personal Benefits’ 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Supreme Court’s skepticism toward criminal cases against politicians built solely on political contributions. Lawyer: Ex-NY Lt Gov has strong legal challenges for charges 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Yelp's political contributions similarly fly in the face of its recent stance on abortion, despite the company's reported "progressive" workplace. Corporate America steps up to fight for abortion access — after backing anti-abortion Republicans 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z “You cannot have foreign nationals involved in any way in political contributions in this country.” Donations Steered to Trump Super PAC by Canadian Are Found to Be Illegal 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z On the other are politicians like Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who accuse the entertainment conglomerate of bending to cancel culture after a Disney decision to temporarily suspend political contributions in the state. Disney finds itself in balancing act with walkout threat over gay rights 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Organizers of the walkout maintain that withholding political contributions isn’t enough. With walkout threat, Disney finds itself in balancing act 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z For now, Disney has also suspended its political contributions in Florida — donations that H.B. 1557's most ardent backers had benefited from in recent years. Disney, DeSantis and the "Don't Say Gay" bill: A Florida showdown over money, power and equality 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z But still, these kinds of gestures are incredibly misaligned with the company's political contributions, said Jennifer Stark, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at the Tara Health Foundation. Corporate America steps up to fight for abortion access — after backing anti-abortion Republicans 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z Chapek has since apologized to employees and announced Disney would pause political contributions in Florida. Commentary: Hollywood relies on LGBTQ audiences. In return, it's failing us miserably 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The operative word here, however, is “continue,” as Disney has featured in these sorts of cultural debates for years and has an established history of making political contributions to both Republicans and Democrats. Disney’s queer content won’t save it from being on the wrong side of history 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z On the other are politicians like Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who accuse the entertainment conglomerate of bending to cancel culture after a Disney decision to temporarily suspend political contributions in the state. With walkout threat, Disney finds itself in balancing act 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Four months later, Warren gave the Abbott campaign $1 million, his largest single political contribution in a decade of donations to Republican candidates in Texas, according to state campaign finance records. Oil billionaire GOP donor sues Beto O’Rourke for defamation 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Chapek also addressed internal worries about Disney’s political contributions in Florida, where the company has donated to both Republicans and Democrats. Disney CEO Bob Chapek addresses employees on silence over Florida LGBTQ bill 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Late last year, Cleen Tech, which had little prior history of campaign donations, made $17,500 in political contributions, including to legislators on committees that handle cannabis issues, according to public disclosure records. Washington lawmakers urge halt to hemp-derived THC in state 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Caruso said he was being attacked on 17-year-old political contributions that went to a package of ballot propositions. Caruso, homelessness, protesters: Takeaways from the L.A. mayoral debate 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Caruso said he was being attacked on a 17-year-old political contributions that went to a package of ballot propositions. Protesters shout down candidates in raucous L.A. mayor debate 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z As the report accurately observes, businesses’ clout in Washington has only intensified since the notorious Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court in 2010 opened the floodgates to corporate political contributions. Column: Businesses have been ripping off consumers for 50 years. Here's how we can strike back 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Finally, I want to address concerns about our political contributions in Florida. Disney CEO Bob Chapek addresses employees on silence over Florida LGBTQ bill 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z All 20 of the companies cited by Accountable.us had either specifically condemned the activities of Jan. 6 or committed to suspending, reviewing or ending their political contributions. Column: Big companies renege on their promises to fight assaults on abortion, voting rights and democracy 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Indeed, over the past two decades, the Metropolitan Package Store Association has established “longstanding relationships” in the Capitol through a steady stream of political contributions. To-Go Drinks Had Plenty of Fans in New York. Just Not the Right Ones. 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z With the feds punting on legalization, they largely set state and local policy through intense lobbying and political contributions. The Florida cannabis behemoth leaving Black growers behind 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Many companies have said they will no longer make political contributions directly or through PACs to members of Congress who voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election. The Chief of CVS Health Wants to Be Part of People’s ‘Everyday Life’ 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z “We are not making political contributions at this time,” the company said. Boeing keeps giving big money to lawmakers who voted to overturn the election after Amazon, Microsoft stopped 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Comcast: The company said it would “suspend all of our political contributions to those elected officials who voted against certification of the electoral college votes,” and it has. Analysis | Tech giants swore off donations to those who denied Biden’s win. Their cash is still likely getting through. 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Conservatives should no longer accept ideologically biased censorship and grant power to the Silicon Valley tech giants, almost all of whose political contributions go to Democrats and left-leaning causes, the Georgia lawmaker said. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on all GOP lawmakers to leave Twitter 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z O’Rourke and West both seized on the meetings, criticizing Abbott for taking political contributions from the same companies that stood to profit from the power outages. In race for Texas governor, reliability of statewide power grid takes center stage 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Todd also was charged with improperly barring a prosecutor from handling cases in her court, questioning a defense lawyer about political contributions and conducting her own investigations. Alabama judge opposed to death penalty set for ethics trial 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z He hastened to add that he still wanted their money: “I’m not talking about political contributions.” Mitch McConnell spent decades chasing power. Now he heeds Trump, who mocks him and wants him gone. 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z The company also committed to not make political contributions to Ms. Hochul. Hochul Acts to Open Up a Government Long Defined by Back-Room Deals 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z The Republican’s ads highlight the fact that Ayala accepted $150,000 in political contributions from the Dominion Energy company after pledging she would not accept donations from the politically powerful utility. From gas station clerk to bid for Virginia lieutenant governor: Democrat Hala S. Ayala aims for history 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z The largest political contribution by a company in memory backfired, and most of the chamber’s slate lost. Amazon CEO, citing ‘rougher’ patch with Seattle, looks to ‘burbs 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z He and his allies have sent out more than 100 requests for political contributions in recent weeks, at times reaching the levels of his 2020 campaign. Trump, talked out of announcing a 2024 bid for now, settles on a wink-and-nod unofficial candidacy 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court said Thursday it would consider Sen. Ted Cruz’s challenge to a law limiting post-election political contributions to repay a candidate’s loan to his campaign. Supreme Court will hear Ted Cruz’s challenge of campaign contribution limit 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z The indictment alleges that Benton arranged for the Russian to attend a Trump campaign fundraiser in Philadelphia to get a photograph with the candidate, "in exchange for a political contribution." Ex-Rand Paul aide pardoned by Trump now charged with funneling Russian cash to Trump’s campaign 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Another tool for exerting pressure is through corporate political contributions. Column: Corporate America's deafening silence on the Texas abortion law 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z And their political contributions are mostly going in the wrong direction. Opinion | Worrying About Your Carbon Footprint Is Exactly What Big Oil Wants You to Do 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Ten percent of all political contributions come from an extremely small number of people. Our massively unfair tax system: How do the ultra-rich get away with it? 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Democratic commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub was principal author of the letter released in May, urging Congress to set rules for those soliciting political contributions: Trump's magic mark: Republicans reap millions in donations with the "pre-checked box" 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z Save America, the leadership PAC where former president Donald Trump is asking loyalists to direct their political contributions, paid for lodging about two dozen times in the first six months of 2021. His campaign is over. But Trump’s political groups are still spending donor money at his properties. 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z Experts likened the fundraising effort for the wall to political contributions for campaigns and said that Abbott's office should put in place tools to reassure the public of the project's transparency. Greg Abbott promised “transparency" for border wall funding — but donors clearly using fake names 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z This is not to say they avoided politics, of course: Corporations and business associations hired lobbyists and made political contributions in order to guarantee favorable treatment from public officials. Can the Black Rifle Coffee Company Become the Starbucks of the Right? 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z The senator who was unhappy about people trying to influence their government — the senator eager to reduce the amount of political speech, which all political contributions fund, directly or indirectly — was Schumer. Opinion | A Supreme Court ruling protecting speech astonishes Schumer 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Those included a tweet saying, “It’s all about the Benjamins baby,” a reference to $100 bills that some said suggested Israel’s backers were motivated by political contributions. Dems, GOP edging away from fight over Reps. Greene, Omar 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z A document Reed’s campaign team filed with the Georgia ethics commission opens the door for Reed to start accepting political contributions for the 2021 race. Kasim Reed files to campaign for comeback as Atlanta mayor 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z FBI agents in recent weeks interviewed current and former employees of DeJoy and the business, asking questions about political contributions and company activities, these people said. FBI investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with his political fundraising 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z Two other shareholder proposals involving requests that the bank report on political contributions and racial equity policies received less than 39% of shares voted. JPMorgan shareholders vote to back board members, executive compensation 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z For some new donors, the sudden increase in their political contributions may have as much to do with newly acquired wealth as with the ascent of Trump and his grip on the Republican Party. Trump spawned a new group of mega-donors who now hold sway over the GOP’s future 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z Tung, the venture capitalist, made political contributions last year for the first time. Asian-American groups push for socio-political clout with funding surge 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z The company stopped making political contributions after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. In the climate change fight, the Interior Department becomes a battlefield 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z Eyman was charged with, and found liable for, laundering political donations to enrich himself, accepting kickbacks from a signature-gathering firm, secretly moving money between initiative campaigns, and covering up the sources of other political contributions. Eyman ordered to pay $2.9M for Washington AG’s legal costs 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Eyman was charged with, and found liable for, laundering political donations to enrich himself, accepting kickbacks from a signature-gathering firm, secretly shuttling money between initiative campaigns, and concealing the source of other political contributions. Tim Eyman ordered to pay $2.9 million to cover Washington attorney general’s legal costs 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z ProPublica identified 29 people and couples who increased their political contributions at least tenfold since 2015, based on an analysis of Federal Election Commission records compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics. Trump spawned a new group of mega-donors who now hold sway over the GOP’s future 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z “I’m not talking about political contributions,” he clarified quickly. Opinion | McConnell turned corporations into people — and then they grew up 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z He walked those comments back a day later, saying, "I'm not talking about political contributions." Cruz, Hawley want to “break up” MLB as punishment for protesting Georgia voting restrictions 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z "Making a political contribution is a public political act," said Winer. Corporate America is backing away from Georgia's anti-voting bill — after funding its sponsors 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z The pledges tended to be vague, going no further than pausing to reconsider their policies on political contributions. Column: 100 CEOs met to discuss opposing anti-voting laws. Don't expect them to do anything 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z Then he hastened to add: “I’m not talking about political contributions.” Opinion | Republicans’ unexpected rupture with corporate America 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z He quickly added, "I'm not talking about political contributions," which is absurd. Republican supremacy: Inside the GOP's plot to hijack American democracy 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors disclosed the fine late Wednesday while discussing a California case unconnected to LaHood that concerned illegal political contributions. Ray LaHood paid fine to resolve investigation into loan 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Asked whether the bill's passage will inform the company's future political giving, a Coca-Cola spokesperson emphasized that it had "suspended all political contributions in January after the incident at the U.S. Capitol." Corporate America is backing away from Georgia's anti-voting bill — after funding its sponsors 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z While political contributions are not unusual in the US, they raise questions about the motivations of the donor. Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z “Floridians life saving vaccines should NOT depend on a rich zip code or how big your political contribution is!!!” Democrats ask if DeSantis donations helped wealthy island enclave get early vaccine doses: ‘This is wrong on so many levels’ 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Virginia remains one of just five states where virtually anything goes with regard to political contributions. Opinion | Virginia is still stuck in an ethical free-for-all when it comes to money in politics 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z The crisis has put Texas’ power and fossil fuel industry under heavy scrutiny from lawmakers who reap millions of dollars in unlimited political contributions from energy interests, more than any other sector. Energy executive: Texas power plants turned off in crisis 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, a friend and client of Mitchell's, has attracted legal scrutiny for allegedly misusing political contributions. One phone call with Donald Trump destroyed this Republican lawyer's career 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Federal law prohibits political contributions from foreign sources. Fundraiser for Trump and Obama sentenced to 12 years in prison for foreign money scams 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z What’s more, candidate campaigns are just one target for political contributions, separate from things like issue advocacy campaigns and attack ads from outside groups. Perspective | Five myths about campaign finance 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z Investors at Tyson’s annual meeting on Thursday will vote on shareholder proposals asking the largest U.S. meatpacker by sales to prepare separate reports on political contributions and worker protections. Tyson Foods to face investor pressure over lobbying, human rights at shareholder meeting 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Eyman was charged with laundering political donations to enrich himself; accepting kickbacks from a signature-gathering firm; secretly shuttling money between initiative campaigns; and concealing the source of other political contributions. Tim Eyman found liable on campaign finance violations, barred from controlling political committees 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Braun said Becerra’s “tightness” with the insurance industry may be disqualifying, pointing to political contributions. How Republicans plan to sink Xavier Becerra's nomination 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z We should ban political contributions from corporations and limit contributions by individuals, PACs and party committees so influence lives with the people, not corporations. Opinion | In Virginia, influence should live with the people, not corporations 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, following the violent storming of the US Capitol, the tech giant had paused all political contributions to reassess its policies toward political contribution. Biden to sign new executive orders on his racial equity agenda– live updates 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z The financial impact of law firm political contributions is “a drop in the bucket,” said Michael Miller, an assistant professor of political science at Barnard College, in an email. In wake of U.S. Capitol attack, some law firms decline to halt political contributions 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riot 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Boeing said Wednesday that it is “not making political contributions at this time” and will “carefully evaluate” who receives future donations. Report: Companies donated $170M to GOP election objectors 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z The U.S. employee political action committee at oil major BP is also suspending political contributions for six months and will re-evaluate its support criteria. Oil companies, industry group could cut political donations post-riot: API President 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Others advocate clean elections, in which each candidate receives a fixed amount of federal dollars for his or her campaign, and clean money, which requires strict disclosures of the sources of all political contributions. Editorial Roundup: Tennessee 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Liberty Mutual said it is suspending political contributions for the first quarter and is reevaluating its contribution strategy. Major U.S. insurers suspend political donations for next few months 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z One factor in holding companies to their pledge on political contributions is how deeply the Capitol insurrection burns into the public mind. Column: Corporations 'suspend' political donations — but Citizens United is the real problem 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z “We will continue to review the criteria that inform our political contributions to ensure they reflect our values,” Mastercard said. These Businesses and Institutions Are Cutting Ties With Trump 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Companies do pause their political contributions sometimes, such as when they are being investigated. Companies Pull Back Political Giving Following Capitol Violence 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z She said some politicians supported a vote against election certification as part of a calculation to maintain party support and receive political contributions. Campaign finance system rocked as firms pause or halt contributions after election results challenged 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z Washington Realtors, a trade group, also said Monday it would temporarily suspend all political contributions, including those to its national organization, which has donated to five of the eight Republican senators who objected. Microsoft, Amazon, Washington Realtors among local business players rethinking donations to GOP 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z And there appears to be no record thus far of a company disavowing any political contributions in the future. Column: Corporations 'suspend' political donations — but Citizens United is the real problem 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z “We are reviewing all future political contributions,” it added. These Businesses and Institutions Are Cutting Ties With Trump 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Corporate America is halting or reconsidering political contributions in the wake of last week’s riot at the U.S. Big Biz halts political contributions over Capitol Hill riot 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Businesses are rethinking political contributions in the wake of the deadly Capitol siege by President Donald Trump’s supporters on Wednesday. Businesses rethink political donations after Capitol siege 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z Microsoft, for example, faced heavy pressure from employees over its political contributions, according to a report in Business Insider. Microsoft, Amazon, Washington Realtors among local business players rethinking donations to GOP 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z As part of the agreement, Carmel Partners instituted a new policy prohibiting the company from making political contributions to state or local candidates or doing any fundraising or bundling for candidates and political action committees. Downtown developer will pay $1.2 million in L.A. City Hall corruption case 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Politicians willing to support such compromises were rewarded in all sorts of ways that went well beyond political contributions at election time. Perspective | Five (somewhat) upbeat predictions for 2021 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z A Times analysis identified at least $7.5 million in political contributions from Girardi, his relatives and employees to candidates and political committees, from city council races to presidential campaigns. The legal titan and the 'Real Housewife': The rise and fall of Tom Gerardi and Erika Jayne 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z The firm, which employs a handful of people, was incorporated by the same suburban Chicago lawyer who, records show, formed a business entity Montgomery used to collect rent and make political contributions. At this Trump-favored charity, financial reporting is questionable and insiders are cashing in 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z But the companies and their trade association also stepped up their offense, dedicating about $16.4 million to lobbying and political contributions during the same period, a California Healthline analysis of state campaign finance records shows. With 'a lot to lose,' dialysis firms spend big, become California power players 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z That indictment alleged that "less than 1% of all donor money to the PACs was spent on political contributions." Meet the man at the center of a shadowy multimillion-dollar "scam PAC" network 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z State law prohibits donors from making political contributions in the name of another person. Real estate developer pleads guilty in sprawling L.A. campaign money laundering case 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z It shows that the justice department investigation alleges that an individual offered “a substantial political contribution in exchange for a presidential pardon or reprieve of sentence”. US Covid deaths soar as Barr dismisses Trump's election conspiracy theories – live updates 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z The Justice Department in August investigated a potential “bribery-for-pardon” scheme in which a large political contribution would be offered in exchange for a presidential pardon by the White House, according to court records unsealed Tuesday. Justice Dept. investigated potential ‘bribery-for-pardon’ scheme involving White House 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z In that time he also accepted more than $1 million in political contributions from financial interests, federal filings show. Perdue traded hundreds of thousands worth of bank stocks while on Senate Banking Committee 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z The indictment claimed that "less than 1% of all donor money to the PACs was spent on political contributions during the relevant time period." The brief, confused life of a super PAC scam that tried to pose as a breast cancer charity 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z Assertions of fraud, he said, fire up loyalists, increase political contributions and delegitimize Democratic victories. As a G.O.P. Playbook on Voter Fraud Falls Flat, Some Ask: What’s Next? 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z "Using a pseudonym, he made political contributions from the Young Socialist Alliance to the Republican challenging Mr. Nixon for the party's nomination in 1972, Pete McCloskey," reported the New York Times. An election that lays bare America's soul — and the rot goes well beyond Trump 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z The Media Research Center recently found that employees of “both Facebook and Twitter gave over 90 percent of their political contributions to Democrats for the 2020 cycle so far.” 'The Social Dilemma' filmmaker says ‘any country’ could meddle in election with weapon of mass misinformation 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Their lawyers tallied several hundred thousand dollars in political contributions that Buck had made to Democratic candidates at all levels of office, from city to federal. What Happened Inside Ed Buck’s Apartment? 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z “If you want change, demand lawmakers stop taking political contributions from police.” Opinion | Reform the Police? Guess Who Funds My State’s Officials 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Brown and Pugh used money from the book business account to fraudulently inflate the amount of political contributions made to her mayoral campaign, giving her an unfair advantage over competitors, according to federal prosecutors. Ex-Baltimore mayoral aide gets prison in book sales scam 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Cooper, a lawyer, said CEOs of many private companies are “tempted to use the company as a piggy bank,” but said forcing employees to make political contributions crosses a clear legal line. Postal chief under fire over alleged campaign law violations 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z A potential criminal investigation of state political contributions would begin with the North Carolina State Board of Elections. House Oversight Committee will investigate Louis DeJoy following claims he pressured employees to make campaign donations 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z DeJoy then defrayed the cost of those political contributions by boosting employee bonuses, two employees told The Post. House panel will investigate reports that DeJoy pressured employees to make campaign donations 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z "It is against the law to directly or indirectly reimburse someone for a political contribution," Stein said in statement on social media. Pressure mounts on Louis DeJoy after exposé suggests he broke campaign-finance laws 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z DeJoy then defrayed the cost of those political contributions by boosting employee bonuses, two other employees said, an arrangement that would be unlawful. Congressional Democrats push for DeJoy investigation 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Postal Service, was bolstered for more than a decade by a practice that left many employees feeling pressured to make political contributions to GOP candidates — money DeJoy later reimbursed through bonuses, former employees say. Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from company workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z We examined political contributions by publicly traded firms in elections for governor and the legislature across the 50 U.S. states. Money talks: Big business, political strategy and corporate involvement in U.S. state politics 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z Five of the biggest tribal donors pushing the initiative spent a total of $2.1 million on political contributions last year, as well as $1.1 million on lobbying state government. California lawmakers shelve effort this year to legalize sports betting 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Think of grocery store chain Publix, which suspended political contributions after Parkland high school students staged protests in their stores over unprecedented donations to gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, a self-professed “proud NRA sellout”. Republican dark money groups set sights on taking control of 2020 district maps 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z “Jack and Brandon were reliable votes for policies that helped a select few, particularly those who gave political contributions and had powerful expensive lobbyists at city hall,” Silverman said. Brandon Todd loses his D.C. Council seat, and voters soundly reject Jack Evans 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z By a year after the sale, several New Breed employees who had stayed on with XPO were giving significantly smaller political contributions and many stopped making them altogether, campaign finance records show. Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from company workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z In its opposition message to shareholders, Chevron management called the requested annual lobbying report “duplicative,” as it “already discloses extensive information about its lobbying activities as well as its political contributions.” Column: In landmark vote, shareholders tell Chevron to report on its climate lobbying 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Prosecutors said Dannenbaum did not reveal to any of the federal candidates that the company was the true source of the political contributions. Houston businessman gets probation for for illegal donations 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z The Guardian reached out to the RSLC’s top five corporate donors in 2019, most of which disclose their political contributions on their websites. Republican dark money groups set sights on taking control of 2020 district maps 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Paxton has at least nine donors in Texas who own property in Gunnison County, and who collectively have given him and his wife nearly $2 million in political contributions. AP Exclusive: Texas AG helped donor fight virus lockout 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Bonuses did not usually correlate with the exact amount of political contributions, but were large enough to account for both performance payments and donations, according to the two people with knowledge of company finances. Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from company workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z The 1977 decision making compulsory political contributions constitutional rested on the patent fiction that the fees would finance only the costs of collective bargaining, from which the unions’ fee-paying nonmembers benefited. Opinion | The Supreme Court’s ‘Janus’ decision merits an encore 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z The oil and gas industry substantially rewards US legislators with campaign donations when they oppose environmental protections, according to a new analysis of congressional votes and political contributions. Oil and gas industry rewards US lawmakers who oppose environmental protections – study 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z The U.S. attorneys also want to offer evidence about political contributions for others besides Causey, including someone the government has identified as “Public Official A.” Political corruption trial of big N Carolina donor to start 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z Oregonians will vote in November on a constitutional amendment to authorize caps on political contributions. Oregon Editorial Round-Up 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z In an interview, Hauck denied that the company reimbursed New Breed employees for political contributions. Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from company workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Secchia told The Detroit News that he wasn’t directly tying political contributions to action on lakeshore erosion. Memo: Political donations at risk without action on erosion 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z "These lawmakers’ opposition to gun reform is literally putting our audiences in danger and we are urging you to consider a politician’s position on gun reform when political contributions in the future." Several stars demand movie studios stop backing NRA-supported politicians 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Five of the biggest tribal donors pushing the initiative spent a total of $2.1 million on political contributions last year as well as $1.1 million on lobbying state government. California could become America's sports betting capital as rival groups eye November ballot 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Supreme Court struck down limits on political contributions by corporations or unions in the landmark Citizens United case. Seattle passes campaign finance curbs on 'foreign-influenced' firms 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Since then, five of those individuals have significantly cut back their political contributions, and one has not given again at all, FEC filings show. Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from company workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling struck down limits on political contributions by corporations or unions. As Amazon.com flexes its muscle, Seattle moves to curb corporate political donations 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z It also seeks to strengthen reporting requirements for certain political contributions. Ballot group turns in signatures for elections proposal 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z Voting rights groups have called New York’s plan a big step forward but said lawmakers should lower limits political contributions and ensure independent oversight of the system. New York’s new public campaign funding system on the books 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z Much of the money goes to the usual gun-safety programs and political contributions, but there is more and more to go around. Inside Wayne LaPierre’s Battle for the N.R.A. 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z Another former employee with knowledge of the process described a similar series of events, saying DeJoy orchestrated additional compensation for employees who had made political contributions, instructing managers to award bonuses to specific individuals. Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from company workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Kansans for Life, an anti-abortion group long influential in GOP politics, opposed Wilson’s appointment because of her husband’s past political contributions to Kelly and other abortion-rights candidates. Judge criticized by abortion foes named to top Kansas court 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z At the same time, Bloomberg and his campaign staff will continue to make decisions on his political contributions, said a person familiar with the arrangement. Mike Bloomberg’s spending spree: $8 billion in philanthropy and tens of millions to political causes 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z “He has never taken a political contribution in his life. He is not about to start,” Howard Wolfson, Mr. Bloomberg’s chief adviser, told the Associated Press. Bloomberg using Trump’s playbook, but strategy faces big hurdles 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z The lawmaker asked MacCord to gather political contributions for a Virginia congressional candidate, LuAnn Bennett, and for Hillary Clinton, the report says. D.C. lawmaker Jack Evans sought stock in sign company after acknowledging potential conflict of interest, report says 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z William Church, a former New Breed vice president, said he handed out many bonuses to his employees in the company’s aerospace division and never had knowledge of such payments being connected to political contributions. Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from company workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z High taxes, obligatory social security numbers and public transparency about political contributions suggested we might be closer to Orwellian dystopia than we thought. Democracy doesn’t matter to the defenders of ‘economic freedom’ | Quinn Slobodian 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Kansans for Life opposes Wilson because of her husband’s past political contributions to Kelly and other abortion rights supporters who ran for office. GOP complaint spurs probe of Kansas court selection process 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z A federal commission stacked with Trump appointees said the organization that runs our nation’s largest wholesale electricity market may keep secret how it spends millions of Americans’ utility-bill dollars on lobbying and political contributions. Energy commission shields big political donor 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z U.S. election law prohibits foreign nationals from making those sorts of political contributions. AP Exclusive: Middleman helped Saudi give to Obama inaugural 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z At some point in the process, Mr. Stevens said, he was asked by White House officials if his family had made any political contributions to Mr. Trump. Trump’s Respite From Bad News Cycles: Medal of Freedom Ceremonies 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Kansans for Life announced its opposition this week to her candidacy, citing her husband’s political contributions to Kelly and other abortion-rights supporters. Judge opposed by abortion foes finalist for top Kansas court 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling struck down former limits on political contributions. Democrat Warren rejects money from big tech, bank executives in White House bid 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z “So for a number of years, it’s been clear for many of us he wanted to become an ambassador, therefore he became very generous with his political contributions.” ‘Disruptive diplomat’ Gordon Sondland, a key figure in Trump impeachment furor, long coveted ambassadorship 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z His defense attorney said Kukushkin intends to appear in New York federal court next Thursday to fight charges of making illegal political contributions. Man charged in case tied to Ukrainian probe released on bond 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z The businessmen are accused of making illegal political contributions, and they attended fundraisers and political events to help their scheme. Takeaways from the arrests of 2 men with ties to Giuliani 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z And domestically she would prevent them from making political contributions, acting as "bundlers" – where they pool donations from multiple people – and hosting fundraisers for candidates. Taking aim at Trump administration and lobbyists, Warren announces ‘sweeping set of anti-corruption reforms’ 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z Employers are barred from paying their workers extra compensation with the expectation that the money would be used for political contributions, said Henry Berger, a veteran election lawyer. A Lobbyist Gave $900,000 in Donations. Whose Money Is It? 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z The gain for Ms. Raimondo might be political contributions that help her establish growing national recognition as an articulate woman governor who combines liberal policies with a pragmatic job-creation agenda. Editorials from around New England 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z “I challenge Google to remove The Washington Post from Google News because of the political contributions and political activities of Jeff Bezos,” Brown said. A business built on right-wing disinformation 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z The indictment alleges the men created a corporation, Global Energy Producers, and then made political contributions in that name instead of their own. Takeaways from the arrests of 2 men with ties to Giuliani 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Corporations were barred from direct political contributions, encompassing political gifts of “anything of value” — not merely cash, but employee time. Column: Shell Oil allegedly coerced its workers to attend a Trump rally. Blame the Supreme Court 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z Although the nonprofit hospital association is free to make political contributions without an annual cap, it gives nothing to individual candidates — essentially allowing Mr. Rich’s personal donations to speak for the organization. A Lobbyist Gave $900,000 in Donations. Whose Money Is It? 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z He believes in “putting his money where his mouth is,” Fehily said, but she would not specifically discuss his political contributions. Seth MacFarlane has quietly become one of Hollywood's major political donors 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z And since then, there's been no real controversy over the easily searchable public database of political contributions maintained by the FEC. Bad faith attacks on Joaquin Castro over publicizing donor list are a weak cover for Trump's guilt 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z A moment’s thought should bring home to anyone that we want and need this information to be publicly available, because shrouding political contributions in secrecy is exactly what allows big money to undermine our democracy. Column: Shaming Trump donors by revealing they donated to Trump? What's wrong with that? 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z The Democrat allegedly violated election law by using a corporate-funded state political action committee to reimburse her own political contributions to federal candidates, according to the Washington Free Beacon. Dem rival to Maine's Collins must face probe over admitted campaign finance violations, state's GOP says 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Supreme Court building on Tuesday to announce their plans to introduce an amendment to the Constitution aimed at drastically altering the landscape of political contributions. Dems push for amendment to restrict corporate political donations: 'Democracy depends on it' 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z The committees are one outcome of legislation aimed at disclosing more about the sources of political contributions by independent expenditure groups and others. Legislative leaders take command of campaign resources 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z In fact, federal regulations prohibit the Justice Department from considering the political affiliation or political contributions of career appointees, including those appointed to the Special Counsel’s Office. Analysis | Fact-checking lawmakers’ claims during the Mueller hearings 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Federal Election Commission , which struck down limits on political contributions by corporations as an unconstitutional denial of free speech. Perspective | John Paul Stevens was the Babe Ruth of the bench, minus the theatrics 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z They also include political contributions to various candidates, payments to consultants, staff salaries and travel expenses. Voting group founded by Georgia’s Abrams raises $3.9 million 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Gulf Coast chemical plants; and report its political contributions and lobbying. Exxon shareholders reject splitting CEO, board chair roles 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z In 2010, the year he was elected, Pompeo received more political contributions from that company’s PACs and employees than any other candidate running did. The U.N. Report on Extinction vs. Mike Pompeo at the Arctic Council 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z The proposed rules from the Ethics Commission would also ban any donations from businesses and other groups, only allowing political contributions from individuals. L.A. takes next step toward clamping down on developer donations 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Like other powerful interest groups, tribes ensure they have access to lawmakers and governors through political contributions. Tribes emerge as key players in debate over sports betting 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z Three North Carolina congressmen say they’re giving up political contributions they received from a big donor charged in federal indictments with trying to bribe the state’s insurance commissioner. The Latest: NC ex-regulator: No favors for indicted donor 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z The coal industry should redirect some of the political contributions it made to our nation’s elected officials - including the president and Mr. McConnell - to the Black Lung Fund. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z The fund-raiser provided a vivid example of how things work in Albany’s pay-to-play culture, where political contributions are often viewed by business leaders as a prerequisite for getting their perspective heard in the capital. A Secretive Dinner Where $25,000 Buys Access to Cuomo (and Filet Mignon) 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Disclosure should also be required of any major legal or regulatory actions that they face or are involved in, what taxes they paid and how much spent, directly or indirectly, on lobbying and political contributions. Perspective | How the free market, and not Wall Street, can ensure more Americans share in prosperity 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z Such individuals are also barred from making political contributions. Bernie Sanders' hiring of non-American campaign advisers may violate federal election laws, complaint says 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z It is illegal to reimburse someone for a political contribution. Democrats Ask F.B.I. to Investigate Florida Woman Suspected of Selling Access to Trump 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Reimbursing someone for a political contribution or contributing in the name of another person is illegal. She Extols Trump, Guns and the Chinese Communist Party Line 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z After 2011, Trump went from being a mostly apolitical celebrity to being a right-wing demagogue — and it was during that same year that his political contributions to federal Democrats ended, according to Ballotpedia. Trump has given money to top Democrats including Biden, Gillibrand, Booker and Harris 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z Since 2016, the drug industry has made more than $100 million in political contributions to both parties, with Republicans enjoying a slight lead over Democrats, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Drug industry CEOs say the problem isn’t high prices, it’s how misunderstood they are 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z The company says its political contributions and lobbying expenses are paid for with shareholder funds, not utility customer dollars. The Political Playbook of a Bankrupt California Utility 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z McGehee told The Post this week that the practice continues to be a way that lobbyists guarantee they get a return on their political contributions. Ocasio-Cortez learned lobbyists pay people to avoid waiting in lines on the Hill. She’s not pleased. 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z A federal matching system for small-dollar political contributions would serve as a counterbalance to the sums that wealthy individuals and corporations pour into spending for political elections. The House Takes on America’s Voting-Rights Problem 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z One of the few outward hints of Miriam’s powerful role comes with the couple’s his-and-hers political contributions – made to the same candidates and causes, in identical amounts. Meet Dr Miriam Adelson: the record-breaking Republican donor driving Trump's Israel policy 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z Instead, the rankings belong to a new startup sizing up companies' political contributions to Democratic campaigns. Did your favorite company donate to Democratic or Republican campaigns? This startup will tell you. 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z The correspondence confirms for the first time the CRC was fined £6,000 for failing to notify the commission of political contributions it made as well as gifts it received. Brexit donation not reported to watchdog 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z “In my view, prosecutors who make political contributions are identifying fairly strongly with a political party,” Barr told The Post last year. Trump has blasted Mueller’s team for political donations. But attorney general nominee William P. Barr has given more than $500,000. 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z “In my view, prosecutors who make political contributions are identifying fairly strongly with a political party. I would have liked to see him have more balance on the group,” Barr said. Who is William Barr? 5 things to know about the Bush-era lawyer eyed as potential next attorney general 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Her focus on key issues like the quality of a board’s directors, shareholder voting processes, executive compensation, corporate legal bills and political contributions are still addressed by investors, said governance experts. Analysis | RIP, Evelyn Y. Davis: An irrepressible shareholder activist for the ages 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Reid referred to them as “shadowy” and called their political contributions “un-American.” Opinion | Where was the liberal outrage when Democratic presidents sent troops to the border? 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Among Davis’ causes were calls to change or rotate companies’ annual meeting locations, affirm political nonpartisanship and disclose political contributions. Evelyn Davis, known as corporate gadfly, dies at 89 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z Mr. Khan ordered an immediate inquiry into the killing, saying Mr. Haq’s religious and political contributions to Pakistan “would be remembered forever.” Pakistani Religious Leader Known as ‘Father of the Taliban’ Is Killed 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Men are still making the large majority of political contributions, and male candidates are still raising more money. Female Candidates Break Barriers, Except When It Comes to Money 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z One proposed amendment is a reversal of the Citizens United campaign finance decision, allowing unlimited political contributions to a candidate — a ruling Justice Stevens had dissented. “Unable to perform”: Justice John Paul Stevens calls Brett Kavanaugh unqualified for Supreme... 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z But there’s no sign that any of the parties employed lobbyists or made significant political contributions specifically to push the sale forward. For critics of DeVos, sale of DeVry chain raises red flags 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z But there’s no sign that any of the parties employed lobbyists or made significant political contributions specifically to push the sale forward. For critics of DeVos, sale of DeVry chain raises red flags 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z The guidelines also say the company will generally vote against “proposals requesting increased disclosure of a company’s policies with respect to political contributions”. Is Goldman Sachs’ new fund really just greenwashing stocks? 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z But they were actually reimbursed by the temple, a religious, tax-exempt institution barred from making political contributions. Affairs, Pheasant Feathers and White House Stays: 6 Big Money-in-Politics Scandals 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z No big surprise that Rep. Budd has already taken thousands of dollars in political contributions from payday lenders. Analysis | The Finance 202: This new crop of Democratic candidates is targeting Wall Street 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, he made his first major political contribution, putting $10 million into a bipartisan political action committee to support military veterans running for Congress. Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos Pledge $2 Billion for Homeless and Preschoolers 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z It will be interesting to see whether the political contribution takes a toll on In-N-Out Burger's bottom line. In-N-Out Burger suffers threats of boycott over donation to California Republican Party 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Helping industries in exchange for political contributions often happens in plain sight, so it doesn’t fit traditional notions of government corruption. Analysis | How tariffs and corruption can ruin a growing economy 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z Cohen failed to report the payments as de facto political contributions in support of Trump’s campaign. Q&A: What happens now that President Trump has been accused in court of helping commit a crime? 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Cohen did not report the money as campaign donations, violating federal law because they functioned as political contributions. Trump now facing legal assault on two fronts as prosecutors in New York and Washington take aim 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z For more than a century, state law prohibited political contributions from corporations, but the 2010 ruling by the U.S. Montana Editorial Roundup 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z It also requires candidates to disclose political contributions and expenditures. National Enquirer’s Yearslong Dealings With Trump Lawyer Fall Under Federal Scrutiny 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z In January and June, Bullock signed executive orders requiring companies with state contracts to abide by net neutrality rules and to report their political contributions, even disclosures that aren’t required under federal law. Montana governor sues over IRS policy on tax-exempt groups 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z How the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and the resulting flow of untraceable corporate political contributions affect U.S. elections is examined in this documentary. L.A. movie openings, July 27 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z These politicians, in addition to their policy positions, eagerly accept large political contributions from influence-peddling plutocrats on Wall Street and in corporate America. Opinion | A Winning Strategy for Democrats? 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z The reports on Musk's political contributions is just another data point marking Musk's nonsense. Elon Musk revealed as one of the largest donors for a House Republican PAC 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z The ad is part of Steyer’s unprecedented campaign pushing for Trump’s impeachment; he’s spent millions of dollars on the effort, on top of some $200m he’s made in political contributions since 2014. American elections are a battle of billionaires. We are merely spectators | David Callahan 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z It also means refraining from making political contributions that corrupt our politics, and blowing the whistle on abuses of power even at the risk of losing one’s job. Trump’s Fourth of July 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z At the Federal Election Commission, American Media is facing claims that the payment to Ms. McDougal constituted an illegal political contribution to Mr. Trump, meant to stanch negative publicity against him during the campaign. National Enquirer Executives Said to Be Subpoenaed in Cohen Investigation 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z The Trump Foundation’s alleged self-dealing and alleged political contributions constitute blatant and persistent violations of laws, if true. Opinion | Disconcerting allegations against the Trump Foundation 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z And while the president has said Comey’s deputy, Andrew McCabe, should have recused himself because of Democratic political contributions to his wife, the report said he acted appropriately in flagging the issue inside the bureau. Watchdog report blasts FBI but doesn’t hand Trump total win 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z Publix, which has donated in the past to both Republicans and Democrats, said it would suspend and reevaluate its corporate-funded political contributions amid pressure from activists, including calls for a boycott. David Hogg still waiting for Publix $1 million donation 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Like that time he vowed he was going to stop giving all political contributions until warring political factions got real about the national debt. Howard Schultz, 2020? We in Seattle know he’d be a lamb to the slaughter 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z “It seems when you don’t have solid arguments, you hire well-paid lobbyists and make huge political contributions.” New swamp: Lobbyist tied to Perry seeks energy firm bailout 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z The company statement said Publix would temporarily cease political contributions but did not mention donations to nonprofit groups. Publix suspends political donations after ‘die-in’ protest 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z The United States attorney in New Jersey, Chris Christie, took notice, opening an investigation into whether political contributions and other expenses were wrongly listed as business expenses on tax returns. In Jersey City, It’s Kushner vs. Kushner in a Race to Develop 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z The group had no political contributions listed as of Friday. Seattle businesses strike back against head tax, launch referendum 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z The increadable salaries, the political contributions, the misery inflicted on these men is being payed for by our hard earned tax dollars. Escapes, Riots and Beatings. But States Can’t Seem to Ditch Private Prisons. 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Of more than $540,000 in lifetime political contributions made by lecturers invited to Brown last year, the report found that more than 97 percent went to Democrat-affiliated campaigns or causes. Brown students launch ideological diversity initiative 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z Senate campaign in Ohio ran into a little trouble yesterday: the Associated Press reported than when the congressman was a registered D.C. lobbyist, he “failed to disclose nearly $50,000 in political contributions.” Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 3.29.18 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z Under the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, signed by Republican President George W. Bush in 2007, federally registered lobbyists are required to disclose all federal political contributions of more than $200. Rep. didn’t report $50K in donations as registered lobbyist 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z During Monday’s briefing, Shah said neither the White House nor Trump had violated campaign finance laws that restrict political contributions. ’60 Minutes,” Stormy Daniels get big ratings, some pushback 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z The Institute for Free Speech this week will release its first Free Speech Index, which is a report card on how every state treats political contributions. The Free Speech States 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z Individuals associated with the company also stepped up their political contributions. Benefits of lobbying evident for small drugmaker 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Attorney Chris Christie prosecuted him for illegal political contributions and tax evasion, and the elder Kushner served a year in federal prison. Jersey Shore town seeks ferry to dock next to Kushner resort 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z In South Dakota, the House speaker wants to ban out-of-state political contributions for ballot questions. Lawmakers seek option to alter impact of ballot initiatives 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z He said he told the Federal Election Commission the same after a watchdog group filed a complaint about the payment serving as an "in-kind" political contribution to Mr Trump's campaign. Trump lawyer admits paying porn star 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Prosecutors say Cooper and several executives of the non-profit charity used the embezzled money for political contributions, unreported lobbying and personal expenses. Ex-Arkansas lawmaker pleads guilty in charity scheme 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z Individuals associated with the drug company ramped up their political contributions. Benefits of lobbying evident for small drugmaker 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Menendez had been charged with using the power of his office to do favors for Dr. Melgen in exchange for lavish gifts, trips on a private plane and political contributions. Justice Department Dismisses Corruption Case Against Menendez 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z Another donor pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud that included making political contributions in exchange of official action — and again, no charges for the mayor. 2 Donors Plead Guilty, but the Mayor Is Not Charged. Why? 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z The charges Judge Walls tossed concerned political contributions made by Dr. Melgen. Judge Acquits Senator Menendez of Several Charges 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z Lee, also known as In Soo Lee, for exceeding city limits on political contributions by routing many of the donations through real estate companies. L.A. real estate developer and billboard executive fined over political donations – LA Times 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z The conspirators allegedly hired lobbyists, including Jones, to influence elected officials and received reimbursements from the charity for political contributions. Man used $1 million from Springfield charity for politics 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z Even before the messages were revealed, some Republicans had accused Mueller’s team of harboring inappropriate bias, pointing to political contributions by several members to Clinton or other Democrats. Rosenstein defends Mueller as GOP lawmakers raise questions of bias in Russia probe 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z Trump has in the past taken aim at Mueller’s hires, citing some team members’ political contributions to Democrats, including Hillary Clinton. Mueller investigation cost $6.7 million within first five months 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z Pishevar is politically connected to the Democratic Party, and has donated to the Democratic National Committee and backed party candidates, according to political contributions database OpenSecrets. Uber investor Pishevar takes leave of absence amid misconduct claims 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z How about all political contributions to Judges too. A Growing Call to Limit Lawyers’ Donations to Prosecutors 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z Prosecutors say Mr. Menendez used his office to provide favors to Dr. Melgen in exchange for gifts, rides on his private plane and political contributions. Jurors Say They Cannot Reach Verdict in Menendez Trial 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Menendez is charged with using the power of his office to help Dr. Melgen in exchange for private plane rides, stays at luxury hotels and political contributions. Jury Deliberations in Menendez Trial to Start Over After Juror Is Excused 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z As with political contributions in general, the origins of donations in school-board races are being obscured. The $1m school-board race 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z Pishevar is politically connected to the Democratic Party, and has donated to the Democratic National Committee and backed party candidates, according to political contributions database OpenSecrets. Uber investor Pishevar takes leave of absence amid misconduct claims 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z “If I am confirmed, I will not be involved in any political contributions, and my husband will not be either,” DeVos replied. Senator assails Betsy DeVos, saying her husband broke pledge to end political contributions 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z By implication, Veselnitskaya said, those political contributions were tainted by “stolen” money. Talking points brought to Trump Tower campaign meeting matched the Kremlin’s 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z Sen. Bob Menendez is focused on the details of a $300,000 political contribution by a donor who is also on trial. Menendez trial testimony focuses on $300K contribution 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Soros became a lightning rod for conservative criticism largely because of his own political contributions rather than his foundation’s spending. Giving Away Billions as Fast as They Can 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Honors conferred by Harvard University and the British Film Institute have been rescinded, and several Democratic lawmakers have donated political contributions they received from Weinstein to charity. Attorney to detail another rape allegation against Weinstein 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z It will be up to a U.S. district judge whether Republican Steve Pearce will be allowed to tap nearly $1 million in political contributions he collected while in Congress to use in his gubernatorial run. The Latest: US judge weighs New Mexico campaign rules 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Menendez, a Democrat, is charged with using the power of his office to help his friend, Dr. Melgen, in exchange for luxury gifts and political contributions. Supreme Court Ruling Threatens to Derail Case Against Menendez 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that she plans to give away political contributions from Harvey Weinstein as part of her annual charity donations. Hillary Clinton Says She'll Give Donations From Harvey Weinstein to Charity 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z It's a major victory for Big Soda, which has spent millions on ad buys, lobbyists and political contributions in the county. Why Chicago’s soda tax fizzled after two months — and what it means for the anti-soda movement 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Those "pigs," to parrot Douthat, may or may not be particularly political, let alone liberal, let alone the recipients of political contributions but surely they are enablers. Opinion | The Pigs of Liberalism 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z He is accused of abusing his office to help his friend and co-defendant, Dr. Salomon Melgen, in exchange for luxury gifts and political contributions. After a Month in a Courtroom, Menendez Relishes Return to Washington 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z Investigators say the company disguised illegal corporate political contributions as personal contributions from employees. Engineering firm official sentenced in pay-to-play case 2017-09-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Menendez is charged with 12 corruption-related counts, including six counts of bribery and three counts of honest services fraud, accusing him of conducting favors for Dr. Melgen in exchange for gifts and political contributions. Details of Luxury Travel Dominate Robert Menendez’s Corruption Trial 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z De Leon received $14,200 from the telecom giant in the last election cycle, according to Vote Smart, a website that tracks political contributions. Time is running out for California Internet privacy bill hated by industry 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is accused of intervening with federal officials on behalf of a wealthy benefactor in exchange for lavish gifts, including luxury vacations and major political contributions. Senator Bob Menendez faces federal corruption trial 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z The notes apparently included a reference to political contributions near a section in which it mentioned the Republican National Committee. Robert Mueller's investigation into Donald Trump seems to be heating up 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Michigan is considering a bill that essentially renders the state’s political contribution limits moot, according to Mauger and the Campaign Legal Center. Statehouses, Not Congress, Hosting Biggest Political Money Fights 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z The bill, which also called for instant disclosure of political contributions, would almost certainly render super PACs obsolete, as people could contribute as much money as they wanted directly to politicians’ own campaign committees. Democrats Say Citizens United Should Die. Here’s Why That Won’t Happen 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Police departments are forced to agree to burdensome processes and unreliable arbitration hearings by politicians who seek endorsements and political contributions from public employee unions. Opinion | Important reporting on the arbitration system 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is accused of intervening with federal officials on behalf of a wealthy benefactor in exchange for lavish gifts, including luxury vacations and major political contributions. Senator Bob Menendez faces federal corruption trial 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z The Kansas City Star reported Thursday that the donation was listed on Express Scripts’ website among other political contributions. Express Scripts gave $10K for Greitens’ inauguration 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Because controlling government regulation and government contracts was key to their business success, shareholders saw the expenditure of millions a year on lobbyists and political contributions as an unavoidable cost of doing business. Why is Google spending record sums on lobbying Washington? 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z He is running as an independent but has mostly supported Republican candidates with his political contributions. 3 candidates vie for open spot on Bellevue City Council 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z In the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling that lifted the limits on political contributions from corporations, some see a potential loophole for foreign nationals to exploit. The Right and Left React to Russia, Health Care and More 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z Investigators say the company disguised illegal corporate political contributions as personal contributions from firm employees. Last engineering firm official sentenced in pay-to-play case 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z The other six that are publicly known to be on the team did not give any political contributions, records show. As Mueller builds his Russia special-counsel team, every hire is under scrutiny 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z New Jersey can be a perilous place to do business, and developers often are expected to make political contributions and form political alliances in order to get their projects off the ground. Jersey City is a case study in the perils of politics and real estate for the Kushners 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a top ally of the president, has been critical of those hired for the team because of their political contributions. Robert Mueller hires star lawyers for team 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z Gingrich also claimed that “97 percent of the political contributions in the Justice Department went to Hillary Clinton.” Newt Gingrich also changed his mind about special prosecutors 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z It made $222,521 in political contributions to Congress last year and has purchased high-level sponsorships of associations of drug court professionals and addiction treatment professionals, as well as organizations researching addiction treatment. Seizing on Opioid Crisis, a Drug Maker Lobbies Hard for Its Product 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z The report lists more than $52,000 in political contributions by the organization. Review: Most candidates, PACs comply with New Mexico law 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z But not all political contributions are created equal. Recent Missouri editorials 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Johnson says that Murphy’s political contributions thanks to wealth earned at Goldman are a poor fit for Democrats. Wall Street vet’s money draws attacks in governor’s race 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z The party received over $546,000 in political donations from Kinder Morgan, an oil company based in Houston; the province places no limits on political contributions. Pipelines and Donald Trump: British Columbia Goes to the Polls 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z This year Berkshire shareholders will vote on proposals requiring the sale of fossil fuel investments, a report disclosing details of political contributions and a report on its efforts to reduce methane emissions. Buffett’s investors facing more resolutions, like many firms 2017-05-05T04:00:00Z Democrats say they used the spending bill to stave off attempts to end federal reporting of political contributions. What’s in the spending agreement? We read it so you don’t have to. 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z I would be interest to see a companion chart on the rise of political contribution prior to these tax cuts. 5 Key Questions on Trump’s Plans for ‘Maybe the Biggest Tax Cut’ 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z And 54 non-incumbent Democrats running for the state House recently pledged not to accept any political contributions from the energy giant. Electric bills may go down if Virginia court undoes 2015 law 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Another tax that would reduce economic distortions instead of increasing them is a 100% excise tax on all political contributions above some modest annual total, such as $1000. Supply-Side Economics, but for Liberals 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z The provision preventing political contributions was part of the law that created the program. Judge: Cannabis companies can make campaign contributions 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z With a limited number of licenses for dispensaries and cultivation centers, the state argued, political contributions could be used to gain political favor to win or keep a permit. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z It also will report political contributions every March. APS to be a player in elections and report spending annually 2017-03-18T04:00:00Z Senate Democratic leader Billie Sutton said he’s pushing to restrict candidates’ ability to tap political contributions for personal use because political office shouldn’t be used for personal enrichment. Lawmakers may end option to pocket leftover campaign cash 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z To the benefit of progressive candidates in upcoming elections, Political Influencers also plan to be quite active in terms of political contributions to candidates and causes. Where do Democrats go from here? Look toward “Political Influencers” — who want them to stand up to Trump 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z An heiress who also married into wealth, she reported $5.3 million in political contributions to benefit Republican candidates over the past five years, including $1.99 million in the 2015-2016 election cycle. How your U.S. lawmakers voted 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z If a law on political contributions is to pass constitutional muster, it must be carefully tailored to promote a compelling government interest and use the least restrictive means possible to achieve that goal. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z The Justice Department was sued in federal court Tuesday on behalf of hundreds of donors whose otherwise anonymous political contributions were secretly monitored by the FBI. Lawsuit accuses Justice Department of illegally monitoring political donations 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z Scott is term limited as governor, but continues to rake in millions of dollars in political contributions. Florida editorial roundup 2017-02-01T05:00:00Z The St. Louis-based distiller also has supported Knight: It gave him a $1,000 campaign donation last April, according to the Virginia Public Access Project, a nonpartisan group that compiles data on political contributions. House OKs sale of 151-proof liquor 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont asked DeVos outright if she would have gotten the job had it not been for her family’s political contributions. DeVos: Won't dismantle public schools as education secretary 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z They include comments by the defendants about political contributions, the propriety of accepting a Rolex watch, the reasonableness of the settlement, and support for a local ballot measure, among others. Ten journalists battle efforts to make them testify in a San Bernardino county corruption case 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z Allegations surrounding the political contributions are also under review by the office of Dist. Atty. State watchdog agency investigating after Times report on political donations 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Last February, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said he found it “surreal” to see Trump “threaten” his mother on Twitter over her reported political contributions to an anti-Trump PAC. World Series champion Cubs to visit White House on Monday 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z Los Angeles already prohibits political contributions from companies while they are bidding on city contracts, under a measure approved by voters six years ago, and also bars donations from lobbyists registered with the city. L.A. politicians propose banning campaign contributions from developers 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z In the 2016 cycle alone, according to the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, the family spent roughly $14 million on political contributions to state and national candidates, parties, PACs and super PACs. Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Education Pick, Plays Hardball With Her Wealth 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z Sean Smith, a spokesman for Scott, said the senator does not believe that DeVos’s political contributions pose any conflict of interest or affect his ability to objectively evaluate her. Trump’s education nominee and her family members are major donors to the senators who will vote on her confirmation 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z They say criminalizing political contributions raises constitutional concerns. Feds: Jury should hear UN bribe suspect being called 'boss' 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z Caruso said in an interview that his political contributions are part of a much broader approach to charitable giving, with donations going to churches, nonprofit groups, educational institutions and other causes. Political donations flow as Rick Caruso seeks approval for a 20-story tower near the Beverly Center 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z Mnuchin, Ross and DeVos each made hundreds of thousands of dollars of political contributions within the last two years, according to OpenSecrets.org. Donald Trump is assembling the richest administration in modern American history 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z He started making political contributions in his own name when he was 18. Jared Kushner, the Trump son-in-law who's the next president's 'eyes and ears' 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z After that campaign, the DeVos family doubled down on political contributions and support for conservative Christian causes. Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Big-Donor Education Secretary 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Mr. Andreas defended his political contributions as a necessary investment in business. Dwayne O. Andreas, Who Turned Archer Daniels Midland Into Food Giant, Dies at 98 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z Speaking a day after the election, Mr. Chanos quipped: “Well, the good news is — thinking about all the money I won’t be spending on political contributions going forward.” For Hedge Fund Investors, Calm Uncertainty Over Trump’s Direction 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z Charities of this kind are explicitly prohibited from making political contributions under federal law. Pro-Hillary Clinton Super PAC Accepted Illegal Contributions 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Another type of proposal nixed by both BlackRock and Vanguard would require companies to disclose their political contributions and lobbying expenditures. Your Mutual Fund Has Your Proxy, Like It or Not 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z Ms. Warren’s letter claims that “corporations are flooding our elections with millions of dollars in secret political contributions, drowning out the voices of working families.” Queen Elizabeth Gives Orders to Hillary 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z But business groups and Republicans say a company's political contributions are not related to its financial performance and that the disclosures are unnecessary. Elizabeth Warren urges President Obama to remove the head of the SEC 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z After Supreme Court decisions like Citizens United tore down the barriers to unlimited political contributions, Simons started writing seven-figure checks to super PACs and others supporting the Democratic cause. They teamed up to conquer Wall Street. Now, one is bankrolling Clinton and the other Trump 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z Trump even paid the IRS a $2,500 penalty this year after it was uncovered that the foundation broke tax laws by giving a political contribution to Florida's attorney general. AP FACT CHECK: Claims in the VP debate 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Do you think executive compensation is out of control or that a company should have to disclose its political contributions? Your Mutual Fund Has Your Proxy, Like It or Not 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z Trump even paid the IRS a $2,500 penalty this year after it was uncovered that the foundation broke tax laws by giving a political contribution to Florida’s attorney general. AP FACT CHECK: Claims in the VP debate 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Strict limits on political contributions from lobbyists and state contractors. Sweeping initiative takes aim at big money in state politics 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z The Washington Post has reported that Trump's own charitable organization, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, used donations given by others to pay for Trump's legal settlements, political contributions and even purchase portraits of Trump. Much unknown about Trump's taxes and finances 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Proponents of a statewide ballot initiative want to get big money out of politics by backing a federal constitutional amendment that says free speech in the form of political contributions belongs to people, not corporations. Initiative seeks to get corporate money out of politics 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z While Wall Street leaned right over all, executives at Goldman gave most of their political contributions to Democrats. 2008 Crisis Deepened the Ties Between Clintons and Goldman Sachs 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z You state = "I read ... that Mylan is generous in making political contributions in the U.S." Mylan Raised EpiPen’s Price Before the Expected Arrival of a Generic 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z “The amount of money is staggering,” said James Tierney, a former Maine attorney general and an adjunct professor at Harvard Law School who blames the Citizens United ruling, which lifted limits on corporate political contributions. Conservatives pour money into races for state attorneys general 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z Researchers from the University of Washington and the University of Notre Dame examined directors’ political contributions to determine whether a board was more liberal or conservative. Liberal-Leaning Boards Are Stingy With CEO Pay, Study Says 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z Federal and state law prohibits foreign donors from making political contributions. China's Wanda Group accused of funneling foreign money into Beverly Hills ballot measure 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Here is a closer look at some of the numbers regarding political contributions by the pharmaceutical industry in Delaware and opioid-related prescriptions and overdoses: Candidate donations flow as overdoses increase 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z In fact, Idaho ranks sixth in the nation for having a large amount of the state’s total political contributions come from Pain Control Forum members. Painkiller industry is big part of Idaho medicine, politics 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Foreign nationals are prohibited under federal law from making political contributions. Donor to Clinton Foundation, McAuliffe caught up in Chinese cash-for-votes scandal 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z The Republican presidential nominee later paid a $2,500 fine over the check from his foundation because it violated federal law barring charities from making political contributions. Democrats Call for Probe into Trump's Donation to Florida AG 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z The first ad, set to be released Tuesday, depicts Trump bragging about big political contributions he’s given with the expectation that he would receive favors down the line from recipients. The Latest: Reid says Trump is not healthy, ‘slim and trim’ 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z Supporters say the ballot question — which also creates a publicly funded voucher system for political contributions — makes much-needed reforms in order to bring more accountability to the system. I-1464 seeks big changes to Washington state campaign finance system 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Trump has been quite candid in his explanations for why he made so many political contributions to so many candidates and office-holders. New details emerge in Trump's Florida AG controversy 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z “That’s a political contribution that will pay handsomely. Jeb got four delegates, which makes me laugh harder than any of the jokes tonight,” she said. The Ann Coulter jokes at the Rob Lowe roast? They really were that brutal. 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Instead, reading from prepared remarks, he hailed the Christian values and political contributions of black Americans and told his audience he cared about making their lives better. Seeking Support and Invoking God, Donald Trump Visits a Black Church for the First Time 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z He coached the company's executives before their meetings with other city officials and advised them about which lobbyists to hire, what politicians to court and to whom to make political contributions. Chicago insider who took $2 million in bribes in red light camera scandal facing decades in prison 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z The probe uncovered millions of dollars in illegal political contributions and led to the convictions of a half-dozen people connected to Gray’s successful bid to defeat then-Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. Prosecutors: No jail time for manager of former D.C. mayor’s ‘shadow campaign’ 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z The Governor’s Office says political contributions have not influenced his policies, and his environmental record speaks for itself. Report blasts Brown over fossil-fuel donors 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z We doubt a threat to withhold political contributions is illegal: Unions are free to support anyone they please. On the New Jersey Waterfront 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z His past political contributions have listed addresses in Tustin and adjacent Santa Ana. ‘Trump money’? State Dems seize on Jewelry Exchange CEO’s support of Bill Bryant 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z Conversely, do we really want a situation in which millions of dollars in political contributions could flow tax-free through any ostensibly nonprofit organization, from evangelical megachurches to — who knows? Trump is wrong. Pulpit freedom already exists. 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z D’Souza was convicted two years ago of making illegal political contributions. ‘Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party’: rambling ‘documentary’ 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Comptroller Leslie Munger’s office says it includes a “Google-like” feature allowing users to enter the name of an organization doing business with the state and search political contributions from it or its employees. Illinois’ OpenBook site allows users to follow the money 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z I plan to research the political contributions made to county board members in recent years by lobbyists for the airlines and by members of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. What’s behind the increasing noise pollution around Reagan National Airport 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z The FEC is charged with overseeing political contributions and expenditures, but that function does not include the power to meddle in or otherwise censor the editorial decisions of newsrooms. Progressives Target the Press 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z Both Clinton and Trump can solicit checks of $350,000 or more from a single donor thanks in part to a Supreme Court ruling that lifted an overall per-person cap on political contributions. Hillary Clinton raising big dollars at tiny fundraisers 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z Also at the meeting, investors voted down a slate of shareholder resolutions, including those involving disclosure of political contributions and antibiotic use in meat production. McDonald's CEO says $15 hourly wage, robots won't kill jobs 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Veritas operatives persuaded a staffer at a rally to accept a Canadian citizen’s money in exchange for a Hillary T-shirt—a petty violation of the ban on foreign political contributions. James O’Keefe Accidentally Stings Himself 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z The effort was unsuccessful, and state and federal authorities are now investigating whether he and his allies violated limits on political contributions by using county committees to direct large donations to candidates. De Blasio, Seeking High Ground, Skips Hearing on Control of New York’s Schools 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z In 2014, donations from the company’s political-action committee were split evenly between Democrats and Republicans, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which analyzes political contributions. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Set to Meet With Conservatives Over ‘Trending’ Topics 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z So to company executives, both political contributions and getting sued by lawyers are cost of doing business. Why Dark Money Is Bad Business 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z Donald Trump says he’s planning to accept more political contributions now that he’s the Republican Party’s likely presidential nominee. The Latest: Trump says he’ll accept small contributions 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Donald Trump says he's planning to accept more political contributions now that he's the Republican Party's likely presidential nominee. Donald Trump says he's planning to accept more political contributions now that he's the Republican Party's likely presidential nominee 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Benioff and his wife have made $1.3 million in political contributions over the past decade to Democrats and Republicans, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Salesforce’s Marc Benioff Has Kicked Off New Era of Corporate Social Activism 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z New York Sen. Charles Schumer demands that the nominees promise—in writing—that if the SEC ever considers a rule requiring publicly traded corporations to disclose political contributions, the nominees will support it. Schumer’s Self-Detonating Confirmation Demand 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z One former Thompson associate, who had been questioned several times since 2013 about illegal political contributions and Thompson’s role, said the questions took a turn last year. Case against ex-D.C. mayor Gray stalled over claims key witness had credibility issue 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Laws limiting political contributions “are created by the politicians, to cripple challengers, who are the equivalent of startup companies,” he says. The Case for a Really Open GOP Convention 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z Federal Election Commission , the 2010 Supreme Court case that struck down limits on political contributions by companies and unions . A testing year for American tolerance — and it may get worse 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z They can also be used to, legally, make political contributions anonymously. Forget Panama: it's easier to hide your money in the US than almost anywhere 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z There is nothing wrong in senators pursuing their goal: that SEC officials should support the disclosure of all political contributions by publicly traded corporations. Schumer’s Self-Detonating Confirmation Demand 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z “If you funnel money through an LLC entity for the purpose of making a political contribution and avoiding disclosure of yourself, that is an abuse of the LLC vehicle,” Goodman added. Republicans on FEC suggest they may scrutinize mystery corporate donors 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z The judge denied the Goldwater Institute’s argument that corporate political contributions are protected by the First Amendment’s right to free speech. Judge tosses Kentucky’s ban on corporate campaign donations 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z In other words, when it comes to political speech, which the court equated with political contributions and expenditures, the rights that citizens hold are not lost when they gather in corporate form. Taking On Citizens United 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z A series of First Amendment rulings sought by private corporations has freed them from limits in such areas as advertising, ingredient listings and political contributions. Essay: Will the First Amendment survive the information age? 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z What’s to stop Republican senators from demanding that the very same nominees resolutely oppose any political contribution disclosure rule? Schumer’s Self-Detonating Confirmation Demand 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z Additional rulings in jeopardy that are of keen interest to business include Citizens United, which struck down limits on political contributions by businesses and labor, and Ashcroft v. A Way to a Deal on a Supreme Court Nomination 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z The Sanders campaign posted a piece by a Sanders adviser arguing that Clinton’s policies were “more of the same” Obama policies, part of a Democratic establishment “addicted to the political contributions from financial high rollers.” Why Democrats didn’t feel the Bern 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z Arguably, then, for a corporation to make political contributions or expenditures legally, it may not have any shareholders who are foreigners or federal contractors. Taking On Citizens United 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z The council refused, though, to enact meaningful reform addressing the tie-in between political contributions and government contracts. Will the D.C. council get serious about reforming the city’s pay-to-play culture? 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z He called a provision of the attorney general’s bill that would prevent the city from contracting for a period of time with companies that make political contributions hypocritical. D.C. attorney general seeks to ban PACs like the one that benefited mayor 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Passed: Modernization of New Mexico’s online clearinghouse for political contributions and lobbying expenditures. Highlights of the New Mexico legislative session 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z Both he and Mrs. Clinton have vowed to appoint only justices who would overturn the 2010 Citizens United ruling that allowed for unlimited political contributions. With Death of Antonin Scalia, an Already Volatile Campaign Erupts 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z How about giving stockholders the option to opt out of political contributions and have their shares of money spent on politics refunded to them? Taking On Citizens United 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Newman hopes other states will follow California’s example in making political contributions more easily accessible. California expands search tool for campaign data 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z The firearms sector spans the country, including jobs, political contributions and ownership. Economics of an epidemic: These are the 4 states most dependent on the gun industry 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z The SEC says State Street executive Vincent DeBaggis, who was at the meeting, followed up the same day with an email to the bank’s vice president about the political contributions. Ex-Ohio treasurer back in hot seat over pay-to-play scheme 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z Moreover, our recommendations include full disclosure of political contributions and changes in the internal workings of Congress, such as a more open amendment process, five-day workweeks and the re-empowerment of congressional committees. How to fix congressional dysfunction in a bipartisan way 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z They are forbidden by law from directly or indirectly making political contributions or financing certain election-related advertising known as independent expenditures and electioneering communications. Taking On Citizens United 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z President Obama is seriously considering an executive order that would require companies doing business with the federal government to disclose their political contributions. Your Wednesday Briefing: Pakistan, Donald Trump, Flint 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z The left section shows the sum of Trump's political contributions by year. Until 2008, Trump Was a Big Democratic Donor 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Citizens United and other recent rulings created the modern era of super PACs and unlimited political contributions by the wealthy. The Roberts Court finds a new way to stack the deck in favor of the rich 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z The union is one of the biggest players in the state politics and one of the biggest spenders when it comes to political contributions in the Golden State. Unions brace for supreme court case that could shake up powerful political force 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z Few pockets were spared: Glenwood’s largess was documented in a 54-page printout admitted as evidence that covered the developer’s political contributions over the last 10 years, funneled through 26 different limited liability companies. Real Estate Firm’s Power Is Laid Bare in Fall of Albany Leaders 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z The spending bill also prevents the Obama Administration from issuing an executive order to require federal contractors to disclose their political contributions. Free Speech and the Freedom Caucus 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z In fact, his political contributions over the last two and a half decades show that prior to the 2008 election cycle, Trump favored Democrats. Until 2008, Trump Was a Big Democratic Donor 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Republicans say such requirements are misguided because companies’ political contributions generally don’t affect their financial performances. Deal Restricts SEC From Requiring Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z According to the union, only a fraction of its funds is dedicated to political contributions. Unions brace for supreme court case that could shake up powerful political force 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z “But as a political contribution, it’s not that much.” Who bought the Las Vegas Review-Journal? It's anybody's guess 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Taxpayers are funding an organization that funnels millions of dollars into political contributions. Carly Fiorina says it's fair game to criticize Planned Parenthood 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z The government also alleged that some registered lobbyists at the firm failed to file semi-annual political contribution reports. Penalty against lobbying firm sends message to an industry unfamiliar with prosecution 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z Ruppersberger's spokeswoman said that "political contributions have no bearing now or ever on the congressman's policy decisions." Despite runaway blimp, lawmakers stand behind troubled missile defense system 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z The Post identified 2,700 donors who made political contributions to support both Bill and HIllary Clinton. 41 years. $3 billion. Inside the Clinton donor network. It allows employees to support candidates on social media when they’re not on the clock, but prohibits them at any time from urging others to donate to those candidates or receive political contributions. No tweeting what you actually think about Clinton or Carson if you’re on the clock: new rules for feds 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z The candidate referenced the attacks during the second Democratic presidential debate while defending political contributions she received from Wall Street. Clinton campaign: Criticism on 9/11 comment 'unfair' 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z And she caught flack both on and off the stage for defending her political contributions from financial institutions by saying she worked hard to rebuild lower Manhattan after 9/11. Democratic debate turns feisty despite Paris attacks 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z On Friday, for example, Mr. Runes explained how the developer typically made political contributions through obscure limited liability companies. Lobbyist Testifies of Unusual Phone Call From Sheldon Silver 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z They made historic inroads on Wall Street, pulling in at least $69 million in political contributions from the employees and PACs of banks, insurance companies, and securities and investment firms. 41 years. $3 billion. Inside the Clinton donor network. Mayoral aides insisted that political contributions played no role and tried to refocus attention on the trip’s goals. D.C. mayor’s allies wisely shut down FreshPAC 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z The FEC enforces limits on political contributions, along with disclosures of campaign spending, including on television and radio broadcasts. The Donald On ‘SNL’: Equal Time Isn’t Needed 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z But that does not include spending by Americans for Prosperity and other tax- exempt nonprofit groups that are not required to report political contributions. In Denver suburb, a school board race morphs into $1 million ‘proxy war’ 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z But Charles Jr., who made his first political contribution to Arnold Schwarzenegger more than a decade ago, is active. Virginia’s Democratic Party relies heavily on one donor — a New Yorker 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z “Why aren’t these political contributions just made solely in your name?” Trump swam in mob-infested waters in early years as an NYC developer 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z For NextEra, whose operations include electricity plants in Hawaii and wind farms in North Dakota — such political contributions are not unusual. For Pickens, Wind Claim May Be Last Power Play 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z The Democratic Party of Virginia and McAuliffe’s Common Good VA PAC will report totals Thursday, the deadline for disclosing political contributions made from July through September. Virginia Democrats step up fundraising ahead of November 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z But the name on a political contribution still matters — for access to political figures and influence with them. The Gender Gap in Political Giving 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Described by many as the best prime minister Labour never had, Healey's greatest political contribution was perhaps to ensure that his party remained a credible electoral force. Denis Healey: A political bruiser with a sharp wit - BBC News 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z “It inevitably leads to either the reality, or the perception, that approvals are being bought by political contributions.” Trump swam in mob-infested waters in early years as an NYC developer 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z “We believe the union leadership continues to unconstitutionally coerce political contributions from members.” Suit to limit use of teacher union dues for political purposes is tossed 2015-09-30T04:00:00Z If companies “do zero” political contributions, “they could write that on the website with one sentence,” said Robert Jackson Jr., a professor at Columbia University’s law school. Some Companies Balk at Disclosing Details of Political Giving 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z MoveOn members also pledged to withhold as much as $42 million in political contributions to members of Congress who oppose the deal, she said. White House secures vote to greenlight the Iran deal 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z Nike policy states that political contributions are “to protect or enhance shareholder value.” 9 Surprising Times Corporations Backed Ballot Measures 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z Yet Hamilton made an enormous intellectual and political contribution to the very core of what America is today. Trumping Hamilton: A Tale of Two Bastards 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z In 2012, the oil and gas industry spent $76 million on political contributions with 89 percent of it going to — surprise! Smiling their way to the apocalypse: How the GOP could finally address global warming (and why they won’t) 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z In the first half of the year, the company made political contributions of roughly $2.2 million. Some Companies Balk at Disclosing Details of Political Giving 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z A portal of state financial data opened last year, and a website that offers data from 131 agencies on schools, transportation, air quality, political contributions and more continues to grow. DellVoice: California Firefighters Battle Blazes With Data From The Cloud 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z What’s more, if debate organizers tried to include/remove someone who didn’t meet stated criteria, the action would be considered an illegal political contribution. 2016 Republicans tee off on Trump — with one exception 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z The real-estate mogul defended his long history of political contributions to both parties as influence-buying: “I give to everybody and they do whatever I say,” he said. Donald Trump hits 'new low in US politics' in attack on McCain war record 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z At least that’s what is suggested by campaign finance reports showing big jumps in political contributions to the two state lawmakers who took over the top leadership posts this year. State’s new legislative leaders see jump in contributions 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z “I think this is less about traffic congestion than it is about political contributions.” City Hall and Uber Clash in Struggle Over New York Streets 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z “It’s pretty clear that the super PACs are playing an unprecedented role,” said Michael Malbin, executive director of the nonpartisan Campaign Finance Institute, which tracks political contributions. 2016 fundraising shows power tilting to groups backed by wealthy elite 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton raised a record $45 million in political contributions since entering the race in April, powered primarily by donations of less than $100, her campaign said Wednesday. Hillary Clinton raised $45 million since April 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z A sinister system combining staggering campaign costs, political contributions, political action committees, special interest payments for access, and, most of all, the rise of the lobbying class. Gary Hart: America's Principles Are in Danger of Corruption 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z |
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