New York Governor Cuomo under fire and now faces questions as corruption unit denies he interfered in work
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American corruption here involves more blatant uses of money politics to corrode democracy. Forms of corruption obviously vary, but include government related bribery, extortion, cronyism, and embezzlement. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics or our articles on Worldwide Corruption.
Weak Laws Allow Big Donors to Buy Reno Politicians
VIDEO: Laws permit unlimited donations to buy Reno politicians without disclosing before elections
Speaker Pelosi Accused of Profit in Crony Capitalism Era
Crony capitalism is alive and well in Congress as Speaker Pelosi accused of conflict of interest
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Top Election Donor Has Spent $100 Million Buying Politicians
List of top election donors in recent years reveals $100 million buying politician by billionaire
Election Spending Rules Easy to Ignore and Avoid
Donating to candidates under election spending rule can be done in secret and in massive numbers
Billionaire Kochs to Profit From Keystone Pipeline
High profit from Keystone Pipeline will support companies of country’s biggest political donors
District Vote Illustrates Money in New Jersey Elections
Inflow of huge money in New Jersey elections and statewide campaign districts stirs controversy
How to Rebrand Political Lobbying
Lobbying has a bad name and writer is taking suggestions for ideas to rebrand political lobbying
NY Corruption Unit Issues Subpoenas
Subpoenas are first salvo in NY corruption unit commission’s attempt at widespread clean-up