Reports & Investigations - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Investigations

Money In Politics

Michigan group spends like a political party but discloses nothing

MAT’s expenditures are unusual because the group claims to be a political party committee, yet is exempt from the reporting requirements that usually accompany that kind of political spending.

Investigations

Money In Politics

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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Money In Politics

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.

Investigations

Money In Politics

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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Money In Politics

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.

Investigations

Money In Politics

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.

Michigan group spends like a political party but discloses nothing

California Restaurant Association influence efforts rebuked by LA City Council vote

How Rep. Bill Shuster came to the rescue of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ charter industry

Berman lands campaign seeded with $57,000 from “dark money ATM”

Tobacco company gave $30,000 to single-candidate dark money group in Oklahoma

FEC finally closes Fiesta Bowl case, levies $96,000 In fines

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