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NFL owners play in the big game of big money politics
National Football League (NFL) owners kicked off the 2015 season by donating nearly $3 million to presidential super PACs.
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Tenth Circuit issues major disclosure victory
In a major victory for campaign finance transparency, the Tenth Circuit joined a majority of U.S. circuit courts in upholding a law requiring the disclosure of contributors behind campaign advertisements.
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Could Congress ask Shkreli about more illegal activity?
When “Pharma bro” Martin Shkreli testifies before Congress this morning to talk about the pharmaceutical price gouging he was involved in at Turing Pharmaceuticals, it will be hard for him to avoid questions about his recent arrest on securities fraud charges.
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Will the music industry crank up its lobbying after copyright ruling?
On December 16, 2015 the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB), a panel of three federal copyright judges, set new copyright rates for internet radio stations and companies that offer online music streaming services.
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How an Illinois fairness measure backfired
Illinois tried to find a way to support candidates facing the wealthy. It didn't work out that way.
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Super PAC exists to help big donors keep their identities in the dark
The Florida-based branch of a yacht dealership with roots in Panama contributed $100,000 to a super PAC, but the super PAC didn’t use the money to run attack ads or to pay for get-out-the-vote work.