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California Restaurant Association influence efforts rebuked by LA City Council vote
The California Restaurant Association's attempt to sway a minimum wage debate failed after Los Angeles City Council backed an increase.
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How Rep. Bill Shuster came to the rescue of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ charter industry
The territory's influence campaign, which involved traditional lobbying, campaign contributions and advocacy, highlights how official and political work by members of Congress can easily overlap.
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Berman lands campaign seeded with $57,000 from “dark money ATM”
Richard Berman’s public relations firm, Berman and Co., is playing in a campaign to sell off America’s national forests and public lands.
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Tobacco company gave $30,000 to single-candidate dark money group in Oklahoma
Reynolds’ contribution to OCF was only publicly revealed because the company began disclosing its contributions to nonprofits organized under section 501(c)(4) of the tax code in 2013.
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FEC finally closes Fiesta Bowl case, levies $96,000 In fines
After nearly four years the FEC has resolved CREW's complaint against the Fiesta Bowl, resulting in $96,000 in fines.
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Almost all of the Tax Foundation’s corporate sponsors failed to disclose contributions
The event serves as a striking example of how major corporations are not living up to their disclosure requirements under federal lobbying law.