Monthly Archives: July 2009
Franken v. Pickens
Sen. Franken apparently recently approached T. Boone Pickens over his support in 2004 of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth. Franken, who was seated talking to someone else, did not stand when Pickens said hello. Instead, Franken began to berate … Continue reading
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Blue Dogs in the Green
The Post reports on the fundraising prospects of members of Congress with key committee assignments. A look at career contribution patterns also shows that typical Blue Dogs receive significantly more money — about 25 percent — from the health-care and … Continue reading
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PMA Group Update
The Times discusses recent earmark activity and mentions the PMA Group and an exchange between Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. John Murtha.
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Wired Donor?
The Post reports that a major donor was an FBI informant key to the recent arrests in New York and New Jersey. None of the 30 or so politicians who received legal campaign donations from Solomon Dwek have been implicated … Continue reading
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Probation for House Aide in Honest Services Fraud Case
The Post reports on a House aide’s sentence for charges related to the reporting of income from a nonprofit. The DOJ release explains: On Dec. 7, 2007, Russell James Caso Jr., 36, of Canton, Ga., pleaded guilty before Judge Kennedy … Continue reading
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