Money & Politics News

Senate Passes Landmark Lobby Reform	8/2/2007
The reforms passed this week represent the most sweeping changes to the rules in a generation. For the first time, lobbyists will have to disclose the contributions they not only give to candidates but also those they raise.
TexPIRG calls on President to sign bill to curb lobbyists’ influence	8/10/2007
President Bush has said he is considering a veto of the historic changes to the lobbying and ethics rules passed by Congress in the final week before the August recess. Texas Public Interest Research Group calls upon the President to sign the landmark legislation.
Historic Reform Passes House	7/31/2007
U.S. PIRG applauds today’s House vote on lobby and ethics reform. The bill represents a momentous step toward reining in the special access and influence exerted by powerful interests in Washington.
Amid War and Scandal, Report Shows Money Still a Top Predictor of Election Outcomes	11/1/2006
Fundraising and campaign spending are proving once again to be incredibly accurate predictors of who wins elections according to an analysis of recent Federal Elections Commission (FEC) data for the 2006 congressional primaries released today by TexPIRG.

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