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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.
Hollywood Lobbying Takes State Department by Storm
Latest revelations about the efforts of Hollywood lobbying groups to gain influence draw scorn
Pension Reform Followed Rhode Island Corporate Lobbying
Watchdog claims reform plans stemmed from unprecedented level of Rhode Island corporate lobbying
Australian Mafia Political Contributions Shock Establishment
Search for solution begins after Australian mafia found to have donated to political campaigns
Public Employee Conferences as Venues For Corruption
Financial firms among corporations using public employee conferences as chance to lobby government
Anger Over Failure to Advance NJ Transparency Law
Leadership regrets stalling of latest fix to NJ transparency law that leaves government in dark
The Rise of the Lobbyists in Bush-Era Florida
Power of corporate lobby was amplified in Bush-era Florida in sign of political influence gone awry
Billionaire Dark Money Takes on IRS Transparency
Battle to stymie influx of billionaire dark money in politics is found to be almost impossible
A $100 Million Target For Hillary Clinton’s Primary Contest
Analysts key to Clinton’s primary win in plan to raise stunning sums from large and small donors
Clinton Wall Street Ties Clash With Party Politics
Long-running mutual relationship muddies transformative Hillary Clinton Wall Street policy claims