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Lobbying June 21, 2017

Big Green environmentalists may have power to shape Big Labor's future

For union folks like Sean McGarvey, the issue comes down to this: Change may necessary, but not at the cost of one’s own identity.

September 11 May 11, 2017

Saudi money funded veterans' lobbying effort against Sept. 11 lawsuit bill

A Saudi-funded lobbying campaign involving U.S. military veterans that targeted a new law allowing Sept. 11 victims' families to sue the Middle Eastern country in U.S. courts saw some organizers disclose their activities late or vaguely, stymieing public knowledge of the scale of foreign influence in the campaign.

Cities February 17, 2017

Ex-Obama campaign manager, Plouffe, fined $90G for violating lobbying rules

President Barack Obama’s former campaign manager was fined $90,000 on Thursday for illegally lobbying Chicago’s mayor on behalf of Uber.

Lobbying February 9, 2017

Top Hollywood agency reportedly to form political action committee

A top flight Hollywood agency is reportedly set to form a political action committee and plans onto keep in contact with elected officials from both major political parties.

Lobbying January 12, 2017

Paper Pushers: Industry-backed group urges feds to keep printing documents

A paper industry-backed group recently has launched a pricey public relations campaign in a bid to slow the federal government's dive into the digital age.

ALS May 25, 2016

ALS documentary to feature man fighting for life after union took away vital insurance benefit

June 19, dads across the country will gather with their families to celebrate the holiday in their honor, but for 66-year-old Joe Swider, Father’s Day is when he runs out of money for a medical service that has kept the father of four and grandfather of 11 alive since he was diagnosed with ALS.

Cabinet May 2, 2016

Topping Turmoil: Big Pizza fights ObamaCare menu mandate

The pizza lobby is mounting a double-extra-large battle against looming government regulations that would force their franchises to post a dizzying array of calorie counts on their menus.

Lobbying May 2, 2016

2nd Amendment advocates push to repeal switchblade, other knife laws

Once overshadowed by the hot-button gun rights debate, laws restricting knife sales and possession are the new "second front" in the battle to preserve Second Amendment rights.

REGULATION April 15, 2016

Party time: $20M reportedly spent honoring federal officials

Outside groups reportedly spent nearly $20 million last year honoring elected officials and allied organizations – doling out everything from plaques to honorary degrees to donations to favored groups.

Addiction February 1, 2016

'Prescription Thugs': New documentary looks at America's legal drug abuse problem

The United States makes up about 5 percent of the world’s population, yet consumes more than 75 percent of the world’s prescription drugs, according to the 2011 UN World Drug Report.

Health Care January 13, 2016

Can supporting 'Right to Try' drug laws save patients' lives?

Tens of thousands of Americans with terminal illnesses may not have access to drugs that could give them more time... and federal laws bear some blame.