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As millions of Americans struggle in this economy, the rich and powerful special interests should not be able to drown out the voices of citizens. Today, Common Cause, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in the political process, underscored the… Continue

A report released by the non-partisan Campaign Money Watch reveals that American jobs have been outsourced in states and districts where the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is spending millions of dollars from secret corporate and possibly foreign donors to drown out the… Continue

On the heels of recent news reports about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s possible use of funds from foreign interests and foreign governments, in addition to various corporate special interests, to influence American elections, the non-partisan U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S…. Continue

“Instead of talking about a closing argument, Mr. Boehner should be talking about why Republicans oppose closing tax breaks that encourage corporations to ship American jobs overseas. He should talk about why Republicans refuse to shine a light on foreign money that is influencing our elections. Democrats are moving America forward, while Republicans want to return to the ‘exact same’ failed policies that put the interests of corporations and Wall Street ahead of jobs and needs of the middle class.”

In the wake of Republican Senators blocking consideration of the DISCLOSE Act last month, supporters of full disclosure of campaign advertising continue to raise concerns about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s possible use of funds from foreign interests and foreign governments, in… Continue

According to a new report by Think Progress, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is using funds from a general account – which in turn receives foreign funding – to pay for political advertisements and attack ads. The U.S. Chamber and well-funded front… Continue

First, conservatives are furious at the lack of commitment from Congressional Republicans on plans to reform the earmark process. Wall Street Journal: Some tea-party sympathizers were particularly troubled by the omission of an earmark ban… Then, an article in last week’s Roll… Continue

House Republicans are going out of their way to pull a fast one on the American people. Today they are calling for a vote to end TARP early – but Democrats in the House already enacted Wall Street Reform legislation that killed… Continue

In a column in the Wall Street Journal this morning, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius sets the record straight about some health insurance companies blaming unreasonable rate increases on health insurance reform—outlining the strong oversight and accountability of health… Continue

Today, Congressional Republicans unveiled their ‘new’ “Pledge to America.” Press reports this morning find the agenda offers little more than “recycled ideas” with the same-old Bush-GOP failed policies. Roll Call – Republican ‘Pledge’ Includes Few New Ideas: …it includes little that hasn’t… Continue