Investigations
Are Montana politicians really “incorruptible”?
In the Federalist Papers, James Madison noted that “if angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.”
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Despite initial hesitance, Americans for Prosperity ups lobbying presence on Capitol Hill
Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a Koch network-connected section 501(c)(4) nonprofit group, is well-known for its grassroots organizing and campaign-style political activity.
Investigations
Infamous for keeping clients secret, Berman admits to advising Monsanto on GMOs
In June 2014, Richard Berman, the infamous president of corporate public relations firm Berman and Company, pitched a room full of energy company executives on his team’s work in fighting an anti-fracking initiative in Colorado.
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Groups tied to nonprofit leading SCOTUS blockade regularly target AG candidates
The Judicial Crisis Network is the main conservative group seeking to block President Obama’s ability to seat a replacement on the Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court needs to be consistent on corruption law
On Monday, the Supreme Court handed down a decision upholding a Baltimore police officer’s conviction for extortion under a key federal corruption statute called the Hobbs Act.
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Justice Breyer’s concern should not free McDonnell
In 2010, the Governor of Virginia, Robert McDonnell, accepted more than $100,000 in cash and luxury goods from a Virginia businessman, Johnnie Williams.