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Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Money Politics section includes news about the efforts to reduce the influence of money over the election system that has grown substantially since the Citizens United ruling. Also see our entire section on Money Politics or our articles on Political Lobbying.
In 2017, Washington Lobbyists Hold More Power Than Ever
The fact is that Washington is just as dysfunctional as candidate Donald Trump said it was
Nevada Dark Money Group Fights Renewable Energy Push
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson stands between Nevada and a renewable energy future
Oil Lobby is Leading Fight to Reduce Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Trump’s budget delivers Big Oil’s wish in proposing to reduce Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The Wisconsin Political Donors Dominating a Congressional Vote
More than a million dollars worth of TV and radio ads attacking her have already run across the state
VIDEO: Bernie Sanders and Rick Hasen Take on Voting Rights
Bernie Sanders talks with voting rights, campaign finance expert and friend of DC Professor Rick Hasen
Environmental Lobby Spending Big in NJ Governor Election
This environmental group is spending $130K to support Democrat Murphy for N.J. governor
Surprised? Obama’s Interior Secretary is Now an Oil Lobbyist
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has been working for a major oil and gas company
Veterans Claim They Were Duped Into Saudi Lobbying
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) of 1938 requires lobbyists for foreign interests to register
Top 10 States Donating to NJ’s State Election Campaigns
This year’s primary is on its way to becoming the most expensive in New Jersey history