Under the Freedom of Information Act, CREW requests any communications from January 1, 2010 to the present regarding Rule 179D between IRS officials and representatives, lobbyists...
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CREW uses aggressive legal action, in-depth research, and bold communications to reduce the influence of money in politics and help foster a government that is ethical and accountable. We highlight abuses, change behavior, and lay the groundwork for new policies and approaches that encourage public officials to work for the benefit of the people, not powerful interests.
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FOIA Request – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department – Mike Pence
Under the Freedom of Information Act, CREW requests copies of all records concerning the costs to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department of providing a police escort and any...
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FOIA Request – U.S. Department of Commerce – Wilbur Ross NMA Meeting
Under the Freedom of Information Act, CREW requests: Copies of all prepared remarks used by Secretary Wilbur Ross at the National Mining Association meeting at the Trump...
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CREW SUES TRUMP OVER EMOLUMENTS
When the courts opened at 9 am this morning, a legal dream team officially filed Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Donald J. Trump to stop the President from violating the Constitution by illegally receiving payments from foreign governments.
TRUMP INC: THE ETHICS CRISIS IN TRUMP’S FIRST 100 DAYS
CREW's report on President Trump's first 100 days in office finds ethical and legal problems on a massive scale not seen since Nixon--or maybe ever
TRUMP INC.: A CHRONICLE OF PRESIDENTIAL CONFLICTS
CREW is committed to holding government officials, including President Trump, to account when they abuse their power and fail to work in the public interest. Because President Trump refused to divest his business empire, we are documenting every interaction these businesses have with the government and those trying to influence it.
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whoWE ARE
CREW's lawyers, researchers, and communicators don't just highlight the negative influence of money in politics; we take action to ensure accountability and change our system for the better.
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whyWE DO IT
Since 2003, CREW has worked to create a more representative and ethical government, driven by the common good, rather than money and self-interest.
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CREW has driven secret money into the light, held wrongdoers accountable, and changed the law to make our government more open.
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