Spike in Private Equity Political Spending Spares Loophole in GOP Tax Plan
New research by CMD shows private equity political spending soared to almost $100 million in 2016 election cycle.
Corporations
Koch Demands Corporate Welfare From One of America’s Poorest Cities
The Koch Brothers talk a good game against “corporate welfare," but have received some $363 million in taxpayer subsidies.
ALEC's Corporate Sponsors Top Nation's Lawbreaker List
Fourteen of the pay-to-play group's biggest corporate funders are among the 100 worst federal violators since 2000.
The ALEC Swampland
Though ALEC has an uneasy relationship with President Trump, they haven't hesitated in adopting his "drain the swamp" rhetoric when extolling their plans to amend the federal constitution, repeal workers' rights or gut social safety net programs.
Secret Scott Walker John Doe Leak Inquiry Underway
Legal questions are raised by the Wisconsin Attorney General’s activities.
Reince Priebus Promotion Another Big Win for the Koch Caucus
The Koch brothers and Paul Ryan are celebrating Priebus' selection as White House Chief of Staff.
Scott Walker Backers Defend Lead and Wisconsin's Poisoned Politics
Political discourse in Wisconsin hits a new low.
Exxon and ALEC Running Illegal Lobbying Scheme, Watchdog Groups Charge in IRS Complaint
CMD and Common Cause provided the IRS Whistleblower Office with extensive evidence detailing intentional misuse of ALEC by Exxon to advance legislation.
Undisclosed Dark Money Reigns Supreme in Wisconsin Campaigns and Elections
What next for supporters of clean elections?
New Grants Announced: ED Continues to Pour Millions into Charter School Black Hole
U.S. Department of Education continues to bankroll charter schools nationwide with taxpayer dollars.
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