The bill comes after her political allies formed a nonprofit under an IRS designation commonly used for dark money political groups.
Donald Shaw
Donald Shaw is a money-in-politics reporter and a co-founder of Sludge.
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Reps Would Have to Resign From Corporate Boards Under Democrats’ Ethics Bill
At least 15 House reps currently sit on the boards of private companies.
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Cruz and AOC Said They Would Propose a Lobbying Ban. So What Happened?
An unusual display of bipartisan cooperation seems to have fizzled.
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Tillis Pushes Prison Time for Online Streamers After Pre-Election Hollywood Cash Blitz
Felony streaming legislation from Sen. Thom Tillis will be attached to an upcoming ‘must-pass’ omnibus government funding bill.
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Wall Street Ally Next in Line to Lead Committee Overseeing Derivatives
Rep. David Scott has been a reliable co-sponsor for Republican bills to deregulate derivatives markets.
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Arizona Judge Reinstates GOP Law Shielding ‘Dark Money’
The state’s clean elections commission will now be required to defer to the IRS on which political-spending groups can keep their donors secret.
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NBA Partner AT&T Is No Friend of Black Lives Matter
Through donations to police foundations and partnerships with law enforcement groups, AT&T helps the police further militarize and execute the War on Drugs.
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Hospital Lobby Shells Out for Its ‘Friend in Washington’ Richie Neal
The American Hospital Association is boosting the Massachusetts Democrat who blocked surprise billing reform.
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Police Foundations Scrub Corporate Partners and Board Members From Their Websites
In at least four major U.S. cities, foundations affiliated with police departments have taken down information on their partners and board members after activists began calling on them to cut ties.
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‘Dark Money’ Groups Back Engel Against Progressive Challenger Bowman
Two nonprofits, recently incorporated in Delaware, have spent $260,000 on ads and mailers backing Rep. Eliot Engel. The groups are not required to reveal their donors.
