Articles related to "Campaign Contributions"
An Example of Factions
democracies • united states constitution • balance of powers • campaign contributions
democracies • united states constitution • balance of powers • campaign contributions
Campaign finance -- the IT industry learns to play the game
With reform in the campaign finance laws becoming a real possibility, IT companies have shown how to use their muscle, with the battle over proposed broadband legislation providing a good case study
house • senate • politics • broadband • campaign contributions
With reform in the campaign finance laws becoming a real possibility, IT companies have shown how to use their muscle, with the battle over proposed broadband legislation providing a good case study
house • senate • politics • broadband • campaign contributions
Representation in the U.S. Congress
When you think of your "representatives" in the U.S. Congress, exactly what kind of "representative" do you have in mind? There are more answers to this question than you might think...
congress • house • senate • representation • representative
When you think of your "representatives" in the U.S. Congress, exactly what kind of "representative" do you have in mind? There are more answers to this question than you might think...
congress • house • senate • representation • representative
Illinois House Impeaches Rod Blagojevich
On January 9, 2009 the Illinois House impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The impeachment included thirteen accusations.
rod blagojevich • impeachment grounds • abuse of power • corrupt official acts • barbara flynn currie
On January 9, 2009 the Illinois House impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The impeachment included thirteen accusations.
rod blagojevich • impeachment grounds • abuse of power • corrupt official acts • barbara flynn currie
Open Secrets: A Valuable Introduction to Campaign Finance
opensecrets.org provides a moderated glimpse into the heretofore murky world of campaign contributions. For that reason, it's a great introduction, although for more powerful tools you might want to look elsewhere.
opensecrets.org • open secrets • center for responsive politics • congress watch • campaign finance
opensecrets.org provides a moderated glimpse into the heretofore murky world of campaign contributions. For that reason, it's a great introduction, although for more powerful tools you might want to look elsewhere.
opensecrets.org • open secrets • center for responsive politics • congress watch • campaign finance
2008 Presidential Race Tops $1B
Candidates in the 2008 presidential campaign have already raised more than $1 billion, an all-time record, and will keep raising money up to Election Day, Nov. 4, 2008.
2008 presidential race • 2008 presidential campaign • barack obama • john mccain • fundraising records
Candidates in the 2008 presidential campaign have already raised more than $1 billion, an all-time record, and will keep raising money up to Election Day, Nov. 4, 2008.
2008 presidential race • 2008 presidential campaign • barack obama • john mccain • fundraising records
Campaign Donations and Colleges
This article expands on a study conducted by the Center for Responsive Politics. The study found that university employees have donated over $7 million to '08 candidates.
campaign donations by university employees • 501c3 donations • presidential elections • campaign contributions • presidential primaries
This article expands on a study conducted by the Center for Responsive Politics. The study found that university employees have donated over $7 million to '08 candidates.
campaign donations by university employees • 501c3 donations • presidential elections • campaign contributions • presidential primaries
McCain and Offshore Drilling
John McCain continues to sink to new lows in his campaign by attacking Obama's popularity and continuing to claim that offshore drilling will affect gas prices.
mccain offshore drilling • mccain offshore drilling gas prices • mccain obama celebrity • obama britney paris • obama middle east europe
John McCain continues to sink to new lows in his campaign by attacking Obama's popularity and continuing to claim that offshore drilling will affect gas prices.
mccain offshore drilling • mccain offshore drilling gas prices • mccain obama celebrity • obama britney paris • obama middle east europe
Obama and Rezko
Rezko, along with Ata, Vrdolyak,Levin,Daley, Blagoevich and Ayers, all part of the politics of corruption in Chicago, ghosts of influence on an Obama presidency.
obama and rezko • obama and rezko history • obama and chicago politics • obama and rezko campaign contributions • obama and house questions
Rezko, along with Ata, Vrdolyak,Levin,Daley, Blagoevich and Ayers, all part of the politics of corruption in Chicago, ghosts of influence on an Obama presidency.
obama and rezko • obama and rezko history • obama and chicago politics • obama and rezko campaign contributions • obama and house questions
Obama Investigated for Taking Foreign Donations
The Republican National Committee accuses Obama of accepting contributions from foreign nationals and other election law infractions.
obama campaign contributions • obama foreign money complaint • obama small donations questions • rnc complaint against obama • newspaper reports about obama contributions
The Republican National Committee accuses Obama of accepting contributions from foreign nationals and other election law infractions.
obama campaign contributions • obama foreign money complaint • obama small donations questions • rnc complaint against obama • newspaper reports about obama contributions
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich in FBI Custody
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been taken into custody by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, on chargss of alleged pay-for-play and corruption.
illinois governor • rod blagojevich • corruption charges • us fbi • federal bureau investigation
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been taken into custody by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, on chargss of alleged pay-for-play and corruption.
illinois governor • rod blagojevich • corruption charges • us fbi • federal bureau investigation
Winning in a Web World
The Internet is changing political campaigns in a radical way. A Republican conference on the issue brings home the point.
politics • web • internet
The Internet is changing political campaigns in a radical way. A Republican conference on the issue brings home the point.
politics • web • internet
Blagojevich Says He'll Fight Corruption Charges
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, accused of offering the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder, says he's "done nothing wrong."
illinois gov. rod blagojevich • federal corruption charges • president-elect barak obama • resign • news conference
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, accused of offering the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder, says he's "done nothing wrong."
illinois gov. rod blagojevich • federal corruption charges • president-elect barak obama • resign • news conference
Obama and Health Care Plan
Obama health care plan may do more for the drug, insurance and medical corporations than it does for Americans. And along the way, small business will pick up the check.
obama • obama health care plan • obama health care plan and small business • obama health care plan and drug industry • obama and single payer health care plan
Obama health care plan may do more for the drug, insurance and medical corporations than it does for Americans. And along the way, small business will pick up the check.
obama • obama health care plan • obama health care plan and small business • obama health care plan and drug industry • obama and single payer health care plan
Disability needs to be viewed in a new light.
Leaders need to look upon disability not as an inability but rather as an undiscovered ability.
fiscal sound • socially needed • ability not inability • disabled • needed change in the status quo.
Leaders need to look upon disability not as an inability but rather as an undiscovered ability.
fiscal sound • socially needed • ability not inability • disabled • needed change in the status quo.
Heroes Series 1 Episode 5
'Hiros', episode 5 of Heroes is dominated by Adrian Pasdar, Milo Ventmiglia, Jack Coleman and Lisa Lackey
heroes • hiros • lisa lackey • adrian pasdar • milo ventmiglia
'Hiros', episode 5 of Heroes is dominated by Adrian Pasdar, Milo Ventmiglia, Jack Coleman and Lisa Lackey
heroes • hiros • lisa lackey • adrian pasdar • milo ventmiglia
Michael Moore's Sicko
In Michael Moore's latest film, Sicko, Moore suggests that there may be something wrong with U.S. health care and health care insurance industry, and legislative policy.
sicko • michael moore • moore • health care • insurance
In Michael Moore's latest film, Sicko, Moore suggests that there may be something wrong with U.S. health care and health care insurance industry, and legislative policy.
sicko • michael moore • moore • health care • insurance
Senator Al Franken Introduces Health Care Bill -
Franken's legislation would require private insurance companies to spend 90% of government subsidies on actual health care.
health care • health insurance • senator al franken • senator jay rockefeller • obama's health care plan
Franken's legislation would require private insurance companies to spend 90% of government subsidies on actual health care.
health care • health insurance • senator al franken • senator jay rockefeller • obama's health care plan
10 Things To Know About Gov.Rod Blagojevich
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on federal corruption charges after trying to personally profit by filling President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.
rob blagojevich • illinois governor • governor arrested • barack obama • senate seat
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on federal corruption charges after trying to personally profit by filling President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.
rob blagojevich • illinois governor • governor arrested • barack obama • senate seat
American Biomass
Why do we continue to rely on non-renewable and foreign oil? Is it complacency? Ignorance? Politics? Read about the alternatives here.
biomass • fuel • alternative • alternative energy • fossil fuels
Why do we continue to rely on non-renewable and foreign oil? Is it complacency? Ignorance? Politics? Read about the alternatives here.
biomass • fuel • alternative • alternative energy • fossil fuels
Blagojevich Announces Senate Appointment
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich announced his choice to succeed Barack Obama in the Senate. The Governor has been arrested and impeachment is looming.
rod blagojevich • roland burris • us senate appointment • senate vacancy • harry reid
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich announced his choice to succeed Barack Obama in the Senate. The Governor has been arrested and impeachment is looming.
rod blagojevich • roland burris • us senate appointment • senate vacancy • harry reid
Cash, Secrets, and Impeachment
There is no easy aspect to transition to democratic governance. One example that illustrates this rather succinctly is the Lithuanian Parliament's recent act impeaching the country's President Rolandas Paksis.
political reform in lithuania • rolandas paksis • impeachment of rolandas paksis
There is no easy aspect to transition to democratic governance. One example that illustrates this rather succinctly is the Lithuanian Parliament's recent act impeaching the country's President Rolandas Paksis.
political reform in lithuania • rolandas paksis • impeachment of rolandas paksis
Congress.org: A Valuable Populist Resource
An introduction to Congress.org, a great new site designed to help the citizen become more aware of, and more involved in, the political process.
congress.org • zip code • congress watch • u.s. congress • house of representatives
An introduction to Congress.org, a great new site designed to help the citizen become more aware of, and more involved in, the political process.
congress.org • zip code • congress watch • u.s. congress • house of representatives
First Vietnamese-American Congressman is Anh Cao
A little-known Republican slips past the New Orleans incumbent to become the first Vietnamese-American in Congress. But can he survive in the black Democratic stronghold?
first vietnamese american congressman anh cao • indicted rep. bill jefferson • master philosophy degree fordham • encouraged young vietnamese amercans • $90
A little-known Republican slips past the New Orleans incumbent to become the first Vietnamese-American in Congress. But can he survive in the black Democratic stronghold?
first vietnamese american congressman anh cao • indicted rep. bill jefferson • master philosophy degree fordham • encouraged young vietnamese amercans • $90
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Impeached by House
The Illinois House voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who had been arrested a month earlier on federal corruption charges.
illinois govenor • rod blagojevich • impeached • governor arrested • corruption charges
The Illinois House voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who had been arrested a month earlier on federal corruption charges.
illinois govenor • rod blagojevich • impeached • governor arrested • corruption charges
Key players square off over broadband access legislation
With billions of dollars in revenues on the line, the major companies offering high speed Internet access have lined up behind competing bills in Congress affecting its future. This is no place for the faint of heart.
broadband • internet • congress • deregulation • telecommunications
With billions of dollars in revenues on the line, the major companies offering high speed Internet access have lined up behind competing bills in Congress affecting its future. This is no place for the faint of heart.
broadband • internet • congress • deregulation • telecommunications
More Shots and More Connections
Connections between the assassinations of the 1960's and Marcello are examined and discussed, allowing you to draw your own conclusions
Connections between the assassinations of the 1960's and Marcello are examined and discussed, allowing you to draw your own conclusions
Political Corruption in America
Political corruption has been a problem since the first Europeans settled in America. From officials to politicians, laws are circumvented to obtain riches and/or power.
political corruption • political corruption history in america • political corruption reform • political corruption supreme court decisions • political corruption effects
Political corruption has been a problem since the first Europeans settled in America. From officials to politicians, laws are circumvented to obtain riches and/or power.
political corruption • political corruption history in america • political corruption reform • political corruption supreme court decisions • political corruption effects
Preserve, Protect, and Defend the Constitution
President George Bush neglects his duty to defend the Constitution by signing the campaign reform bill.
campaign finance reform • first amendment • george bush
President George Bush neglects his duty to defend the Constitution by signing the campaign reform bill.
campaign finance reform • first amendment • george bush
The Male Advantage
Male advantage in running for public office
politics • male • women • campaigns • public office
Male advantage in running for public office
politics • male • women • campaigns • public office
The Oprahbama Phenomenon
Will the Oprahbama Phenomenon become one of the features of the 2008 election or is it just another celebrity flare-up? Watch out for Oprah on the campaign trail.
the oprahbama phenomenon • senator barack obama • oprah winfrey • 2008 election campaign trail • hillary clinton
Will the Oprahbama Phenomenon become one of the features of the 2008 election or is it just another celebrity flare-up? Watch out for Oprah on the campaign trail.
the oprahbama phenomenon • senator barack obama • oprah winfrey • 2008 election campaign trail • hillary clinton
Tommy Builds an Empire
Tommy Lucchese uses his business-sense to build up a Family of major power and a position on the Commission
Tommy Lucchese uses his business-sense to build up a Family of major power and a position on the Commission
Advocacy 101
Tips for effective advocacy
advocacy • grassroots • lobbying • communication • elected officials
Tips for effective advocacy
advocacy • grassroots • lobbying • communication • elected officials
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART III
After his disatrous start in the Senate, Hubert Humphrey rose through the ranks to become one of the leaders of the liberal cause. In this article, we examine his rise to power that made him a presidential candidate.
humphrey • peterson • mayor • senator • senate
After his disatrous start in the Senate, Hubert Humphrey rose through the ranks to become one of the leaders of the liberal cause. In this article, we examine his rise to power that made him a presidential candidate.
humphrey • peterson • mayor • senator • senate
Campaign Finance Reform
The United States has just finished the most expensive campaign season in its history. No doubt there will be new discussions about campaign finance reform.
campaign finance reform • hard money • soft money • independent expenditures • free speech
The United States has just finished the most expensive campaign season in its history. No doubt there will be new discussions about campaign finance reform.
campaign finance reform • hard money • soft money • independent expenditures • free speech
Commission Calls for Gas Tax Increases for Roads
The National Commission on Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing has called for a federal gas tax increase of greater than 50%, claiming a 2009 fund shortfall.
gas tax increase • highway trust fund • national commission on surface transportation infr • roads and bridges • interstate highways
The National Commission on Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing has called for a federal gas tax increase of greater than 50%, claiming a 2009 fund shortfall.
gas tax increase • highway trust fund • national commission on surface transportation infr • roads and bridges • interstate highways
Congressional Statistics Show Trends, Departures
The 111th Congress took their seats in January. An exploration of statistical data among the House and Senate reveals a great deal about the American political system.
house of representatives • senate • congress • congress members • make-up of congress
The 111th Congress took their seats in January. An exploration of statistical data among the House and Senate reveals a great deal about the American political system.
house of representatives • senate • congress • congress members • make-up of congress
Conservatives Fall for the Allure of the Davis Recall
Despite the prospect of a political victory over Davis, Conservatives and Republicans ought to be less than sanguine about disrupting the normal political process and yielding to populist impulses.
governor gray davis • recall election
Despite the prospect of a political victory over Davis, Conservatives and Republicans ought to be less than sanguine about disrupting the normal political process and yielding to populist impulses.
governor gray davis • recall election
Could Gov. Rod Blagojevich Be Innocent?
The embattled Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich, has vowed to fight corruption charges leveled against him in series of complaints that date back to 2002.
governor of illinois • illinois governor arrested on corruption charges • gov. rod blagojevich corruption scandal. illinois • illinois governor accused of trying to sell obama' • state house seeks to remove gov. blagojevich
The embattled Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich, has vowed to fight corruption charges leveled against him in series of complaints that date back to 2002.
governor of illinois • illinois governor arrested on corruption charges • gov. rod blagojevich corruption scandal. illinois • illinois governor accused of trying to sell obama' • state house seeks to remove gov. blagojevich
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Arrested
On December 8, 2008 the Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested for criminal corruption charges.The tipping point was the looming appointment of Barack Obama's successor.
rod blagojevich • criminal complaint • indictment • blagojevich investigation • political corruption
On December 8, 2008 the Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested for criminal corruption charges.The tipping point was the looming appointment of Barack Obama's successor.
rod blagojevich • criminal complaint • indictment • blagojevich investigation • political corruption
Mikey Arroyo and Political Integrity
Mikey Arroyo, son of Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, recently made headlines when he admitted to a lack of integrity on national television.
integrity in philippine government • mikey arroyo • effective government • philippine politics • world development
Mikey Arroyo, son of Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, recently made headlines when he admitted to a lack of integrity on national television.
integrity in philippine government • mikey arroyo • effective government • philippine politics • world development
Speak Out for Li Shaomin
An American citizen is being held by the Chinese government and the US government does not appear to be doing enough to secure his freedom.
li shaomin • china
An American citizen is being held by the Chinese government and the US government does not appear to be doing enough to secure his freedom.
li shaomin • china
Supreme Court Justice Pursues Active Liberty
In "Active Liberty," Justice Stephen Breyer contrasts the "modern" liberty of freedom from government, with the "ancient/active" liberty to participate in government.
justice stephen breyer • u.s. supreme court • active liberty • modern liberty • first amendment
In "Active Liberty," Justice Stephen Breyer contrasts the "modern" liberty of freedom from government, with the "ancient/active" liberty to participate in government.
justice stephen breyer • u.s. supreme court • active liberty • modern liberty • first amendment
The Rise of Richard M. Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon showed signs of great political potential very early on in life, and certainly would live up to that potential in later life.
richard milhous nixon • house unamerican activities committee • california congressman • tricky dick • whittier college
Richard Milhous Nixon showed signs of great political potential very early on in life, and certainly would live up to that potential in later life.
richard milhous nixon • house unamerican activities committee • california congressman • tricky dick • whittier college
Tower of Political Babel
The lack of balance in news coverage by the national broadcast media is creating a Tower of Political Babel.
media bias
The lack of balance in news coverage by the national broadcast media is creating a Tower of Political Babel.
media bias
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