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- Consequences of McCutcheon: Dan Backer VersionApril 9, 2014 4:40 PM
Shaun McCutcheon's lead attorney scoffs at the notion that super JFCs and PACs will proliferate with the overall contribution limits now in the dustbin. He has some experience, but he also has skeptics.
- Ranking the RINOs: Who Does the Tea Party Hate Most?April 4, 2014 1:48 PM
Outside spending tells us something about the incumbents that tea partiers most want to dump off the side of a boat.
- McCutcheon Decision: Add Some More Zeroes to That CheckApril 2, 2014 1:08 PM
The Supreme Court wipes out overall limits on how much an individual can give to candidates, parties and PACs. Let the fun begin.
- The Sheldon Primary: No Welcome Mat for the Tea PartyMarch 27, 2014 5:23 PM
The RJC's conference kicks off tonight in the airplane hangar housing Sheldon Adelson's fleet of jets. Ted Cruz's invitation must have gotten lost.
- ERIC PAC: A Fondness for FoodMarch 12, 2014 3:33 PM
Rep. Eric Cantor's leadership PAC has spent more than $170,000 on restaurants in the 2014 election, nearly 12 percent of the PAC's total nonpolitical expenditures; that outstrips, both in dollars and as a percentage, what's being spent on eateries by other high-ranking House members.
- Sincere or Strategic, Lobbyists Give BigMarch 12, 2014 8:00 AM
It's hard to sort out lobbyists' motivations for making campaign contributions. But the top recipients of their donations so far this cycle are a bit of a surprise: Top Republican leadership and at-risk Senate Democrats.
- PAC Man Trey RadelJanuary 28, 2014 1:14 PM
PAC contributions made up 71 percent of the almost $300,000 that the former television reporter raised in the first three-quarters of last year.
- Divided We StandJanuary 28, 2014 4:00 AM
State of the Union -- 9 p.m. tonight. But Obama's list of 2014 priorities may sound a lot like last year's roster, due in part to a deadlocked Congress that produced a historic year of inaction.
- Most Likely to Exceed: Who's Poised to Double Down Post-McCutcheonJanuary 15, 2014 11:00 AM
In anticipation of the Supreme Court's ruling in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, the Center for Responsive Politics and the Sunlight Foundation have teamed up to look at the deep-pocketed donors who could give even more if the justices strike down another limit on the amount of money in U.S. politics.
- Cheney Leaves Money on the TableJanuary 6, 2014 11:16 AM
Liz Cheney may have left a lot of money on the table when she dropped her 2014 bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Wyoming today. Through the end of September -- the most recent fundraising report available -- Cheney had raised more than $1 million in campaign cash, but had spent just $232,000. At the last official counting, Cheney had $795,062 on hand.
- Radel's Close Ties To LeadershipNovember 21, 2013 4:16 PM
Rep. Trey Radel (R) is the first sitting member of Congress to be arrested and convicted on drug charges since 1982. So why has the GOP leadership been so quiet on the Florida freshman's situation? One reason could be that Radel has been a favorite of the Republican leadership since his election last year.
- OpenSecrets Politiquizz: Food FightNovember 17, 2013 5:05 AM
With talks of soda taxes, GMO food labeling and now a potential FDA ban on trans fats, the food and beverage industry has been playing defense on several fronts. As the spotlight on what's inside America's food grows, so too does the industry's political spending. In this week's Politiquizz, we ask who in Congress the industry favors most.
- Debt Crisis "Nay"-Sayers Received Large Sums from Business, Finance InterestsOctober 22, 2013 12:00 PM
A joint analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics and the Washington Post shows that business interests played a key role in helping elect lawmakers who rejected their plea to raise the debt ceiling and end the shutdown.
- OpenSecrets Politiquizz: Leader of the PACOctober 11, 2013 3:36 PM
Who's funding the top leadership PACs in both parties?
- The Money Behind the Republicans Who Want to End the ShutdownOctober 7, 2013 11:58 AM
Twenty-three Republicans have said they are willing to make a deal on a clean budget bill that would end the shutdown. Here's a look at how money might be playing a role in their decision to break ranks.
- Who Does Fund the Dissidents?October 4, 2013 4:41 PM
Yesterday we showed that the biggest thorns in the Republican leadership's side weren't getting leadership donations. So who is funding them? Don't look to Wall Street.
- Dissidents Haven't Seen the $ Love from Boehner, CantorOctober 3, 2013 3:16 PM
If money builds loyalty on Capitol Hill, and if the House Republican leadership has been giving it out hand-over-fist, why can't House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor make the shutdown go away? There's a reason.
- Return of The Hammer?September 21, 2013 11:47 AM
Will Tom DeLay, whose state money-laundering conviction was thrown out this week, try for a comeback? If so, he'll have to find a few new sources of campaign cash. Some of his deepest-pocketed donors have moved on in one fashion or another.
- Investigation Doesn't Taint Grimm's FundraisingJuly 17, 2013 5:14 PM
Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.), though being investigated by the Justice Department for allegedly improper fundraising operations in his 2010 victory, had his best fundraising quarter ever in the three months ending June 30.
- Facebook "Likes" Immigration OverhaulersJuly 9, 2013 12:39 PM
The Facebook corporate PAC has donated $110,000 to members of Congress so far this year, dutifully handing out large donations to congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle -- but lavishing particular attention on key figures in the fight for overhauling the immigration system.
- Top Recipients of Lobbyists' Cash, 2013: An OpenSecrets AnalysisJuly 2, 2013 4:00 PM
Fancy dinners with members of Congress are all but verboten for lobbyists these days. But they can still make an impression with campaign contributions. An OpenSecrets.org analysis has crunched the available numbers from the 2014 election cycle.
- Liberal PACs Off to Mixed StartJune 26, 2013 4:15 PM
Some prominent liberal PACs are off to a good start for the 2014 cycle, but others are flat or lagging behind where they were two years ago. That's a contrast to a number of the high-profile conservative PACs that we wrote about Tuesday, many of which are flush with cash.
- Owner Of Collapsed Indonesian Mine is Big Donor to CongressMay 21, 2013 8:00 AM
Last week's collapse of a massive precious metals mine in Indonesia, which killed at least 17 workers, brought unwanted attention to the American company that owns the facility, Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold. But the company is already well-known to many here in Washington: Its top executives, as well as the company PAC, contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars each election cycle to help fuel congressional campaigns.
- More than 60 Lawmakers Relied Mostly on Out-of-State MoneyMay 7, 2013 4:15 PM
All members of Congress get checks from outside their districts or states. But in the 2012 election cycle, at least 66 senators and House members relied on out-of-state donors for more than half of their campaign funds.
- Leadership PAC Funds Often Give Little to Other Candidates April 9, 2013 4:28 PM
Leadership PACs are an extension of a politician's brand. Set up as auxiliaries to traditional campaign committees, they're traditionally thought of as ways for politicians to earn goodwill by passing campaign cash on to other party members -- bestowing gifts on up-and-comers in exchange for loyalty down the road, or offering tribute to party higher-ups. But in an analysis of leadership PACs, OpenSecrets.org found that of the 25 leadership PACs that spent more than $1 million in the last election cycle, just five of them gave more than 50 percent of their money to other candidates.
- Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 14: Iraq to Hire Lobbying Firm and a K Street Behemoth on the Horizon February 14, 2013 9:00 AM
Iraq hires the Podesta Group, known for its ties to top Democrats, to boost its image on Capitol Hill, and American Airlines merger with US Airways will create a jumbo jet sized K Street game.
- Issues and Interest Groups in State of the Union SpotlightFebruary 12, 2013 10:08 AM
The economy, immigration, gun control and climate change are among the issues President Obama is expected to highlight in his address tonight. But don't expect any of his proposals to sail through Congress -- there are too many interests at stake for that.
- Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 12: SOTU Guest Was Dem Donor, Giffords' Super PAC to Run Ad Tonight, and MoreFebruary 12, 2013 10:05 AM
The owner of a Wisconsin brewery who will sit with Michelle Obama at tonight's speech has also contributed to several Democratic causes, including the president's campaigns. Also, Gabby Giffords' super PAC will run its first ad before and after the State of the Union in select markets, and public employee unions rally on Capitol Hill today to protect federal workers in sequestration negotiations.
- Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 5: Modern Gold Rush, and Invasion of the BlimpsFebruary 5, 2013 9:54 AM
As the price of gold soars, what are mining companies doing on Capitol Hill? Also, don't look now: Big Blimp is watching you, or will be soon.
- Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 28: Harkin Retires as Cantor and McConnell Look to the FutureJanuary 28, 2013 9:30 AM
Sen. Tom Harkin's retirement has opened a door for the GOP in Iowa in 2014, while Mitch McConnell is shoring up his cash and his allies for his own re-election fight. Meanwhile, in the House, Cantor might be eyeing the speakership.
- Post-Sandy, a Campaign Cash Storm WarningJanuary 8, 2013 9:14 AM
Not many of those who voted against the Sandy relief package last week can afford to ignore New York and New Jersey as sources of campaign cash.
- Capital Eye Opener, Jan. 3: Campaign Cash is the Question for Brown, How the Cliff Bill Got Fat, and MoreJanuary 3, 2013 10:47 AM
Will Scott Brown jump back into the frying pan so soon after his bruising, and incredibly costly, 2012 race? A big factor is whether he thinks he can raise the money for a third race in four years. Also, how the fiscal cliff legislation came to include tax credits benefiting many large corporations, and why New Jersey and New York matter to lawmakers like John Boehner.
- Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 28: Down on the Farm EditionDecember 28, 2012 12:25 PM
Fiscal cliff? Never mind. We've got food to think about!
- Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 19: Proposed Changes in NY's Shadow Money Rules, Fischer's New PAC, and More December 19, 2012 8:00 AM
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's proposed requirement that politically active nonprofits disclose their donors could be a bellwether -- or a bust.
- Gun Rights Groups' Political Spending Crushes That of Gun Control SupportersDecember 14, 2012 5:32 PM
When it comes to lobbying, campaign contributions and outside spending, pro-gun rights groups are light years ahead of those that support stronger gun control. The NRA accounts for most of the spending.
- Capital Eye Opener, Dec: 10: Fight Night in Vegas, Crist's Final Crossing, and MoreDecember 10, 2012 10:30 AM
Mitt Romney went to Vegas to attend a fight, but Sheldon Adelson wasn't by his side. The MGM Grand, where the fight took place, is actually a big Democratic donor. Also, Charlie Crist makes it official at the White House.
- Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 4: Emerson Through the Revolving Door, Angle Audit Turns Up Problems, and More December 4, 2012 11:53 AM
Newly re-elected Rep. Jo Ann Emerson announced her plans to leave Congress by February, the FEC finds irregularities with Sharron Angle's failed 2010 Senate campaign finance reporting, and a new poll rates Congress' perceived honesty and ethics.
- Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 3: Watts' RNC Buzz, DaVita's D.C. Footprint, and MoreDecember 3, 2012 9:15 AM
J.C. Watts, who's being mentioned as a possible RNC chair, has some strong ties to shadow money. A dialysis company that's accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid has invested heavily in Washington. And Bloomberg's pro-gun control super PAC likely had an impact.
- Grimm's Fundraising Robust Despite Accusations of Campaign FraudNovember 30, 2012 3:08 PM
Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) has been operating under a shadow since shortly after his election in 2010, accused of participating in major campaign finance wrongdoing. But even as his legal troubles continue to mount, Grimm has seen his fundraising efforts thrive and won re-election in his Staten Island district earlier this month.
- Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 28: Protesters Strip in Boehner's Office, Special Election Dates Announced in Illinois, and MoreNovember 28, 2012 8:00 AM
Are nude protestors listed on lobbying reports? Also, Illinois governor moves forward to replace Jackson, and Buffet nominates Dimon for Treasury.
- Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 23: The Politics of Big-Box Stores, Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Demise, and MoreNovember 23, 2012 8:00 AM
Just in case you were torn about which stores to hit first, here's some info to make your choice even more complicated!
- Lawyers Win Big While Wall Street Splits the DifferenceNovember 15, 2012 12:13 PM
Lawyers and lobbyists invested their contributions in winners to a far greater degree than did Wall Street, health professionals, and the real estate industry.
- Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 7 (The Day After): Incumbents Who Dominated Both Money and Votes, FreedomWorks' Bad Day, and MoreNovember 7, 2012 11:51 AM
Some incumbents blew their challengers right off the field with both fundraising and vote-getting. Also, FreedomWorks strikes out in the races where it spent the most money.
- Massachusetts, Virginia Senate Among 2012's Most Expensive RacesNovember 6, 2012 1:42 PM
The role of outside spending in federal elections dramatically changed in 2010 with the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case, which opened the doors for corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money advocating for or against candidates. The Center for Responsive Politics estimates this election likely will cost $6 billion, shattering the previous record by more than $700 million, much of which is due to the massive increase in outside spending.
- Mystery Firm is Election's Top Corporate Donor at $5.3 MillionNovember 5, 2012 12:56 PM
The biggest corporate contributor in the 2012 election so far doesn't appear to make anything–other than very large contributions to a conservative super PAC.
- Hot Race for Montana Senate Seat and the Authentic Rancher: Jon Tester vs. Denny RehbergOctober 31, 2012 4:00 PM
Nearly $40 million has poured into the Senate race in Montana, where there are three heads of cattle for every human one. That makes it one of the most expensive contests in the nation.
- Super PACs, Nonprofits Favored Romney Over Obama: Citizens United Decision Helped Romney Neutralize Obama's Fundraising AdvantageOctober 30, 2012 6:42 PM
Super PACs and nonprofits unleashed by the Citizens United Supreme Court decision have spent more than $840 million on the 2012 election, with the overwhelming majority favoring Republicans, particularly GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney. The spending helped close the gap on Obama's considerable fundraising advantage over his rival.
- Capital Eye Opener, Sept. 27: An Ace-in-the-Hole-in-One for Romney, Akin Support Resurfaces, and MoreSeptember 27, 2012 8:00 AM
Jack Nicklaus gets personal with Romney, while the NRSC sends verbal hugs -- and the hint of monetary ones -- to Todd Akin.
- Capital Eye Opener, Sept. 21: Club for Growth Targets Graham, Pawlenty's New Gig, and a Super PAC Sits on Its MoneySeptember 21, 2012 9:48 AM
The conservative Club for Growth takes aim at Lindsey Graham, while Tim Pawlenty takes a lucrative new job -- and removes himself from consideration for a Romney cabinet slot. And billionaires donate to a pro-Republican, pro-gay marriage super PAC that hasn't done anything yet.
- Capital Eye Opener, Sept. 11: Primaries in Three States, Cash from Trash Hauler and MoreSeptember 11, 2012 12:22 PM
Three of the candidates who are likely to emerge winners of today's primaries in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware will go straight into general election contests that are rated as toss-ups as Republicans fight to retain their large majority in the House.
- Capital Eye Opener, August 27: Florida Welcomes GOP, and Hurricane Boehner August 27, 2012 11:09 AM
Hold on to your wallet! Literally hundreds of fundraisers are crammed into every spare minute of the Republican convention. Also, Boehner's pre-convention storming for cash.
- Capital Eye Opener, August 22nd: Tribal Lobbying, Yoder Makes Waves, and Retirees Take SpotlightAugust 22, 2012 8:41 AM
Two new lobbying registrations this week have ties to Native American tribes, according to Politico. The National Indian Gaming Association and Chickasaw Nation Industries have officially hired Ben Nighthorse Consultants, Inc. and Sprit Rock Consulting, respectively, to represent their interests in the federal government.
- Following the Money in the Wisconsin, Florida and Connecticut PrimariesAugust 15, 2012 10:54 AM
This year's long, expensive and often unpredictable primary season is drawing to a close, but could still have some surprises in store. Races in Wisconsin and Florida pitted Tea Party favorites against members of the Republican old guard, and candidates are divided not just by philosophy but by fundraising style and super PAC support.
- Washington's Influence Olympics: Basketball August 3, 2012 1:22 PM
It's gotta be the shoes. We test the D.C. clout of the country's top basketball footwear companies at today's Influence Olympics event, which features a blowout that rivals even Team USA's recent London performances.
- Capital Eye Opener, July 17: Romney's "Political Payoffs" Attacks, Senate Votes No on DISCLOSE, and Battle for House Majority attracts Big BucksJuly 17, 2012 10:55 AM
As expected, when the DISCLOSE Act came to a vote yesterday in the U.S. Senate, it was defeated along strict party lines.
- Pro-GOP Outside Spenders Clash in NC-08 July 17, 2012 8:00 AM
Outside spending has reigned supreme in North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, the latest battleground between the establishment and Tea Party wings of the Republican Party.
- Capital Eye Opener, July 13: DISCLOSE Act 2.0, Ralph Lauren's China problem and Bay State antagonists hold their fireJuly 13, 2012 9:59 AM
New versions of the DISCLOSE Act, this time tailored to gain more support, will soon be put to the test. Ralph Lauren takes fire for Chinese-made Olympic duds, but he contributes to home-grown politicians. And in the Massachusetts Senate race, record hauls for the candidates while outside groups mostly hold their fire.
- Capital Eye Opener, July 4: Patriotic Ads, Patriotic PACs and Patriotic BrewsJuly 4, 2012 7:00 AM
Happy Independence Day! As America gears up for its July 4th festivities, here's a special edition of our money-in-politics roundup.
- Obama Health Law Stands: The Money RoundupJune 28, 2012 4:45 PM
The health care law stands, and so does the health sector's history of heavy giving to lawmakers, especially Republicans.
- Capital Eye Opener, June 27: Guns, Contempt and Money; Campaign Ad Disclosure Passes Hurdle; Reid and McConnell make nice on student loansJune 27, 2012 11:20 AM
The NRA hearts the GOP. The Office and Management and Budget says the FCC's new rule on disclosure of political ad buys doesn't violate the Paperwork Reduction Act. And Congress could provide relief on student loan rates this week.
- Rangel Faces the Voters, Madoff-Linked Financier Settles and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 25June 25, 2012 11:45 AM
Voters are poised to go to the polls in Rangel race while Madoff ally J. Ezra Merkin, a big contributor to both Dems and Republicans, reaches a settlement agreement with New York's attorney general. And the Washington Post again relies on CRP data for investigation of how lawmakers rearranged their portfolios during the financial crisis.
- New OpenSecrets Feature: Top Lobbyist DonorsJune 12, 2012 3:19 PM
If campaign donations facilitate access to power, a select group of Washington lobbyists will be scheduling many meetings on Capitol Hill after the 2012 elections. These deep-pocketed individuals regularly donate the maximum allowable amount of money to federal candidates (currently $117,000 per 2-year cycle). Today, the Center is releasing a new feature, displaying the top 25 lobbyist contributors to federal candidates, parties and outside spending groups.
- Bloomberg Pokes Big BeverageMay 31, 2012 5:55 PM
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in the city's food service outlets isn't likely to translate to the federal stage anytime soon, in no small part due to the lobbying power of the American Beverage Association and companies like Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
- Many Lawmakers Personally Invested in JPMorgan ChaseMay 17, 2012 2:41 PM
Republicans and Democrats rushed this week to argue that stronger government regulation would or wouldn't have forestalled JPMorgan Chase's multibillion dollar losses. But they didn't mention whether they owned shares in the bank themselves. At least 38 of them do.
- Chesapeake Energy CEO Invests Heavily in PoliticsMay 9, 2012 2:16 PM
Embattled Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon, embroiled in a corporate governance scandal, has invested heavily in Washington. As regulators probe his activities, he may be hoping those campaign contributions and lobbying expenditures bring a good return.
- BP Keeps Low Profile Two Years LaterApril 20, 2012 12:36 PM
As one of the largest corporations in the world, BP has always had a healthy presence here, but its involvement with politicians mostly came to a screeching halt after the Deep Water Horizon exploded and oil began gushing. Whether it was due to politicians refusing to take the money (which actually did happen) or BP trying to keep a low profile, the British oil money did stop flowing into Washington -- faster, in fact, than the actual oil stopped flowing into the Gulf. The company revived its Washington operations last year, but the comeback has been slow.
- OpenSecrets Blog PolitiQuizz: Nancy Pelosi's Leadership PACApril 2, 2012 1:26 PM
Leadership PACs run by House Republicans were dominant in contributing to candidates in 2010. The Dems fell behind. How did former Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi's PAC perform compared to those of GOP leaders Eric Cantor and John Boehner?
- Many Influential Lawmakers Invested in Wall Street Giant Goldman SachsNovember 22, 2011 3:55 PM
According to research by the Center for Responsive Politics, 19 current members of Congress reported holdings in Goldman Sachs during 2010. Whether by coincidence or not, most of these 19 Goldman Sachs investors in Congress are more powerful or more wealthy than their peers, or both.
- Eric Cantor Super PACs Up, Sarah Palin Drops Out and More in Capital Eye Opener: Oct. 7October 7, 2011 9:15 AM
Sarah Palin, the former GOP governor of Alaska and 2008 vice presidential nominee, told radio host Mark Levin Wednesday that she was content to influence the political scene as a non-candidate, "unshackled" and "able to say what I want to say."
- Would a PAC By Any Other Name Sound As Sweet?September 29, 2011 4:25 PM
Thousands of political action committee committees thrive in the federal political landscape, and new ones are popping up every week. Yet based on the names of these groups alone, the average voter rarely has enough information to determine the agenda of a particular PAC -- especially leadership PACs and super PACS.
- Moody Downgrades, BP Returns and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 23September 23, 2011 8:00 AM
Moody's evaluation was meant to be apolitical. But Moody's itself doesn't stay above the fray. Last year, the company spent $1.5 million on federal lobbying, and during the first half of this year, it spent $610,000.
- The Politics of Netflix, Tyco Splits Again and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 20September 20, 2011 9:45 AM
Netflix Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings announced Sunday that the company would separate its online streaming and DVD services, with the latter operating under the name Qwikster.
- Corporations Represented on ALEC's Private Enterprise Board Are Big Spenders in WashingtonSeptember 12, 2011 2:20 PM
Twenty-three corporations -- including AT&T, Exxon Mobil, Kraft, Coca-Cola and Koch Industries -- compose the ALEC's "private enterprise board." On the national level, these companies have been mustering a juggernaut of lobbyists to target congressional initiatives and donating extensively to a number of candidates.
- Conservative Groups Spend Big in Nevada Special ElectionSeptember 2, 2011 10:00 PM
Heading into the final stretch of the campaign, Democrat Kate Marshall has out-raised Republican Mark Amodei, but outside groups have also dumped more than $800,000 into the race.
- Justice Department Stalls Plans of Political Giant AT&T August 31, 2011 4:30 PM
AT&T, which is trying to buy telecommunications rival T-Mobile, is no stranger to Washington politics.
- Boehner Rakes in Donations, the Redistricting Battle Continues and More in Capital Eye Opener: Aug. 25August 25, 2011 10:30 AM
It might be the dog days of summer, but that hasn't stopped Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) from seizing the opportunity to fill up the coffers of his political committees.
- GOP Presidential Hopefuls Use Leadership PACs to Expand CloutAugust 8, 2011 4:15 PM
Republican candidates in the crucial early primary and caucus states of Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire benefited significantly more than their counterparts in other states from the leadership PACs of the GOP presidential hopefuls.
- Obama's Birthday Bash, Former Florida GOP-er to Run as a Democrat and More in Capital Eye Opener: Aug. 4August 4, 2011 8:00 AM
President Barack Obama turns 50 years old today, and he kicked off the celebration with a fund-raising event in Chicago on Wednesday night at the Aragon Ballroom. Ticket prices ranged from $50 to $38,500. All proceeds from the event will go to the Obama Victory Fund, Obama's joint fund-raising committee with the Democratic National Committee.
- Amid Budget Debate, Some Members of Congress Own Bits of U.S. DebtAugust 1, 2011 6:15 PM
In 2010, at least 14 veteran members of Congress personally owned a portion of the U.S. debt, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of congressional personal financial disclosure reports.
- Lobbying for Cowboys and Aliens, Dunkin's Stock Market Dunk and More in Capital Eye Opener: Aug. 1August 1, 2011 8:00 AM
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- OpenSecrets.org Unveils 2010 'Big Picture' AnalysisJuly 26, 2011 7:20 PM
The 2010 election was a historic one for a number of reasons. And, now, a new page launched on OpenSecrets.org gives you the highlights of the 2010 election, so you can see for yourself who gave money, who got money and much, much more.
- Murdoch's Cash Lines Pockets of Members of CongressJuly 21, 2011 5:55 PM
Since the 1990 election cycle, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has contributed about $750,000 to federal candidates and political committees, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics. Of that sum, 80 percent -- or $600,200 -- has benefited Republicans.
- Voldemort Defeats Potter in Political Contributions, Wall Street Warns White House and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 14July 14, 2011 10:18 AM
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- Republican Presidential Candidate Thad McCotter Long Aided by Financial Interests, PACsJuly 6, 2011 12:00 PM
In terms of fund-raising and name recognition, Rep. Thad McCotter (R-Mich.) falls a few rungs below his fellow conservative colleague Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) -- and several below Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.). But those details didn't stop McCotter, a five-term congressman, from officially joining the GOP presidential field on Saturday.
- Capital Rivals: A Telecom Battle RoyalJune 30, 2011 1:18 PM
Facing potentially stifling federal regulations that threaten to short-circuit their profits, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile have each dumped millions of dollars into campaign contributions and federal lobbying expenditures, hoping that a barrage of political influence will subdue any unwanted restrictions.
- OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: How Much Cash Does Michele Bachmann Have?June 27, 2011 5:01 PM
A darling of the Tea Party movement, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has positioned herself as a formidable Republican presidential candidate since her performance during a GOP debate earlier this month in New Hampshire.
- BP Continues to Increase Donations to Federal Political CandidatesJune 18, 2011 3:11 PM
Oil company BP continues its slow climb out of political purgatory, as its political action committee on Friday reported donating thousands of dollars in May to federal-level politicians hailing from a variety of states.
- Weiner to Announce Resignation, Another Special Election in New York to FollowJune 16, 2011 11:46 AM
Weiner's resignation will mean another special election in New York, a state that just held a special election in its 26th District for similar reasons. Rep. Chris Lee (R-N.Y.) resigned earlier this year after provocative pictures he sent to a woman were released.
- Prominent Congressmen Dumped BP Stock After Oil SpillJune 15, 2011 8:37 PM
High-ranking congressmen made a concerted effort to financially distance themselves from BP in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, either by reducing or altogether dumping their stock holdings, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of lawmakers' personal financial disclosure documents released Tuesday.
- Prolific Fund-Raiser Michele Bachmann Enters Republican Presidential FrayJune 13, 2011 9:58 PM
Bachmann raised the most money during the 2010 election cycle, outpacing 434 of her House colleagues, as OpenSecrets Blog has previously noted. Her dominant $13.5 million haul was much more than House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), who was a distant second with nearly $9.8 million in fundraising.
- Tobacco Companies Adjusting Strategies to Remain Prominent Political PlayersJune 7, 2011 3:31 PM
After dealing with legal battles and widespread health concerns, tobacco companies have been working toward transforming their image -- and approaching politics more discreetly.
- John Edwards' Less-Frequent Filing, Golf's Political Drive and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 6June 6, 2011 10:00 AM
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- Follow Lobbyists' Money With New Features on OpenSecrets.orgJune 1, 2011 3:35 PM
As Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) was running for re-election, about $1 out of every $20 he raised for his massive war chest came from a tiny but elite group of Washington insiders: federally registered lobbyists and their immediate family members, according to a new analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics of campaign finance data and lobbying reports.
- OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: Who's the Politician that Herman Cain and Tim Pawlenty Both Dig?May 23, 2011 7:23 PM
Summer may indeed be approaching. But it's currently also presidential season in the United States, that quadrennial event which means means that along with your Memorial Day celebrations this weekend, you're going also be hearing a lot about who is campaigning for president.
- Can Small-Dollar Donors Fuel a Michele Bachmann Presidential Bid?May 12, 2011 10:00 AM
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), the founder of the House Tea Party Caucus, is weighing a presidential bid. And as she does, Bachmann may have a strong claim on President Barack Obama's mantle of small-dollar donor fund-raising success.
- Mr. Obama Goes to Texas (for Money), Outside Spending in Special Elections and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 12May 12, 2011 9:50 AM
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- Cinco de Mayo Political Cash, Ashcroft's Revolving Door Spin and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 5May 5, 2011 9:12 AM
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- Obama Travels to Hollywood, First Quarter of Fund-Raising Highlights and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 20April 20, 2011 10:30 AM
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- BP Firing Up Political Machine One Year After Start of Oil SpillApril 19, 2011 4:31 PM
After a year of largely self-imposed campaign finance exile, embattled oil company BP is again making federal political contributions from the political action committee sponsored by its North American subsidy, a Center for Responsive Politics review of federal records indicates.
- Senator's Potential Campaign Turbulence, Wall Street Says Raise Debt Ceiling and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 14April 14, 2011 7:11 AM
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- Michele Bachmann's Miniskirt, Fiesta Siesta and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 31March 31, 2011 11:00 AM
Here's something you don't see every day: Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) in a miniskirt with her top political donors and their companies embroidered into it
- Raytheon's Political Firepower, AT&T's Expanding Clout and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 21March 21, 2011 11:00 AM
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- American Crossroads to Disclose Less Frequently, Chris Lee Returns Cash and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 14March 14, 2011 8:27 AM
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- OpenSecrets.org Announces Winners of 2011 Money-in-Politics OscarsFebruary 24, 2011 12:27 PM
The 2nd annual OpenSecrets.org Money-in-Politics Oscars returns today to bestow awards on Academy Awards nominees who best emblematize the cozy relationship between the cinematic and political elite.
- Rep. Chris Lee, Resigning Amid Sex-Tinged Scandal, Had Been Strongly Supported By ConservativesFebruary 9, 2011 7:07 PM
Rep. Chris Lee (R-N.Y.), who resigned from Congress this evening after website Gawker published a shirtless photo of the married politico that he e-mailed to a woman he met on Craigslist, had previously enjoyed solid conservative backing, the Center for Responsive Politics finds.
- Political Powerhouses Raise Millions with Leadership PACsFebruary 3, 2011 8:00 AM
Big-name political figures, including potential presidential candidates and party leaders, hauled in millions of dollars during the 2010 election cycle through their personal leadership PACs, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of campaign finance reports recently filed with the Federal Election Commission. And Republicans dominated.
- Financial Crisis Commissioners Donate to Appointers, the State PAC Advantage and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 28January 28, 2011 11:08 AM
A Center for Responsive Politics analysis finds that many of the commission's 10 members are prolific political donors with five of the 10 members donating to at least one of the two congressional leaders responsible their commission appointments
- Great Work for GOP Lobbyists, Gun Control Questions and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 27January 27, 2011 12:00 PM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- OpenSecrets.org Provides 2011 Legislative Preview Ahead of Barack Obama's State of the Union AddressJanuary 25, 2011 12:15 PM
OpenSecrets Blog offers a preview on the legislative priorities destined to shape political discourse throughout 2011.
- GOP Power Brokers Reap Contributions, Ethics Office Still Intact and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 25January 25, 2011 6:00 AM
CORPORATE CASH FLOWS TO TOP REPUBLICANS: "The new Republican leaders in the House have received millions of dollars in contributions from banks, health insurers and other major business interests, which are pressing for broad reversals of Democratic policies that affect corporations," Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam of the Washigton Post wrote in a recent article that cites data from the Center for Responsive Politics.
- After Arizona Shooting, Gun Control Advocates Push For New RestrictionsJanuary 11, 2011 1:50 PM
In the debate about 2nd Amendment rights and gun control, one side -- gun supporters -- typically has the upper hand. Now, gun control advocates are hoping momentum will build for new laws after the assassination attempt against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) on Saturday in Tucson.
- NFL Plays Political Football, Shooting Curbs Congressional Business and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 10January 10, 2011 2:07 AM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- Members Miss Swearing-In, New Transparency Rules in the House and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 7January 7, 2011 10:30 AM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- Speaker Heath Shuler, Political Nonprofits and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 6January 6, 2011 6:00 AM
Top Blue Dog Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) is not the new speaker of the House. But he did cast a protest vote for himself on Wednesday -- and so did 10 of his House colleagues, nine of whom are also Blue Dogs.
- Capital Rivals: Nancy Pelosi vs. John BoehnerDecember 2, 2010 11:51 AM
Reps. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and John Boehner (R-Ohio) lawmakers have been in Congress for at least two decades, and have plenty influence to show for it. Political watchers are prepared for the rivals -- their positions switched -- to resume their sparring in January. OpenSecrets Blog, meanwhile, details who may have the key political advantages as the curtain opens on the 112th Congress.
- What Your Purchases Mean for Politics, Republicans Fight for Top Committee Spots and More in Capital Eye Opener: December 1December 1, 2010 12:15 PM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- The Wave of Unlimited Influence, 7-Eleven's Slurpee Summit and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 19November 19, 2010 11:00 AM
A Center for Responsive Politics study finds that both the number of groups not disclosing their donors and the number of groups collecting unlimited amounts of money more than doubled since the 2008 election
- Leadership Battle Between Nancy Pelosi, Heath Shuler Pitted Bankroller Against BeneficiaryNovember 18, 2010 4:46 PM
After losing more than 60 seats in the U.S. House, some Democrats balked at re-electing Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) as their caucus' top dog. Former Washington Redskins quarterback and Blue Dog Rep. Heath Shuler went so far as to run against Pelosi, who has funneled $28,000 to Shuler over the years.
- Wall Street Lobbying Surge, Microsoft Hired Former Fed Official and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 16November 16, 2010 10:00 AM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- Smoking Out Tobacco Lobbying, Rangel's Day of Reckoning and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 15November 15, 2010 9:40 AM
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- EXCLUSIVE: Confidential JPMorgan Chase Memo Predicts Congressional 'Gridlock'November 9, 2010 4:43 PM
JPMorgan Chase, the $2 trillion bank and financial services firm, predicts that the newly Republican-controlled U.S. House will clash with the still-Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate to the point where progress on large legislation is completely halted, according to a confidential memorandum dated Nov. 3 and obtained by OpenSecrets Blog.
- Mad Dash for Last-Minute Cash in Alaska, Obama's Biden Bailout and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 8November 8, 2010 10:20 AM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- Some Corporations and Trade Associations Hedged Bets on Winners of Midterm ElectionsNovember 5, 2010 3:34 PM
Some corporations and trade groups seemingly believe that no political party is inherently better than another. And they donate as such.
- A Republican Wave, Some Surprising (and some Not-So-Surprising) Results in the 2010 Midterm Elections And More in Capital Eye Opener: November 3November 3, 2010 11:30 AM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- Michele Bachmann's Massive War Chest, Top Leadership PACs and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 1November 1, 2010 10:20 AM
In her re-election bid, sophomore Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), the chair of the House Tea Party Caucus, has spent more than any other House candidate running for office this year. As of Oct. 13, she had spent a staggering $8.7 million -- that's one-and-a-half times as much as she spent in 2008 and nearly two-and-a-half times as much as she spent in 2006.
- Senators Who Pocket Money From Foreign-Connected PACs Fight Against International Influence in ElectionsOctober 28, 2010 4:09 PM
Last week Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) sent a letter, co-signed by 14 other Democratic senators, to the Federal Election Commission, requesting that they "repair and strengthen protections against foreign influence of American elections." But how deep does their desire to strengthen protections against foreign influence go?
- Foreign-connected PACs Increase Giving During 2010 Cycle October 18, 2010 12:55 PM
Until the 2006 election cycle, federal-level, foreign-connected PACs greatly favored Republicans. But since then, they have been aggressively bipartisan. For example, in most cases, a large donation to Republican party committee or candidate is balanced by one of equal size to Democratic counterparts.
- Female Lobbyists Get the Cold Shoulder, Tracking the DCCC's Investments and More in Capital Eye Opener: October 7October 7, 2010 10:55 AM
Rep. John Boehner (R-Oh.) has reportedly been working behind the scenes with male Republicans, urging them to avoid appearances of impropriety by cutting down on after-hours partying -- and particularly any partying that involves female lobbyists. And it seems to be working: According to The Hill, female lobbyists are complaining that Boehner's warning has cut off their access to many male Republicans in the House.
- Sen. Jim DeMint, Adopting EMILY's List and ActBlue Tactics, Pumping Cash into GOP PocketsOctober 5, 2010 12:10 PM
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), a Tea Party-loving conservative who wants to shake up and remold the institution he currently calls home, stands above other lawmakers in the frontier of creative uses of leadership PACs to aide fellow candidates.
- Candidates' Ties to Lobbyists Pose Obstacles in 2010 CampaignsOctober 4, 2010 5:26 PM
Dollars spent on lobbying are set to increase over all other years if spending remains on its current course. And in context of 2010 congressional campaigns, the top lobbyist-funded House and Senate candidates have received more than $9 million to fuel their campaigns.
- Oil and Gas Contributions Still Rising in 2010, Republicans Receiving Bulk of Industry CashOctober 1, 2010 3:20 PM
This spring and summer, hundreds of millions of gallons of oil seeped into the Gulf of Mexico. Simultaneously, debate raged in Congress about ocean drilling, energy independence, cap and trade legislation and a shift away from fossil-fuel energy sources. Nevertheless, congressional candidates and federal political committees nationwide have raked in more than $17 million from the oil and gas industry so far during the 2010 election cycle -- a number on pace to easily exceed that of the most recent midterm election four years ago.
- Candidates in Hotly Contested Races Collect Big Money from Wall Street InterestsSeptember 27, 2010 3:32 PM
Ahead of the November election, top 20 House beneficiaries of the people and political action committees associated with the finance, insurance and real estate sector have together collected more than $16.2 million from Wall Street interests since January 2009. Meanwhile, the Senate candidates and sitting senators to receive the most from Wall Street interests raked in more than $41.3 million since January 2005 -- the beginning of their six-year election cycle.
- Republicans' 'Pledge,' Stephen Colbert Comes to Washington and More in Capital Eye Opener: September 24September 24, 2010 10:48 AM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- Recap of Tuesday's Primaries, John Boehner's Economic Interests and More in Capital Eye Opener: August 25August 25, 2010 10:53 AM
Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
- OpenSecrets Blog's PolitiQuizz: A Politician to 'Believe' InAugust 16, 2010 4:16 PM
Other than the actual act of legislating, perhaps no business in Washington warrants more thought for politicians than fund-raising. Raising money is, after all -- and as our readers know -- the lifeblood for any politician hoping to keep his or her day job. But that doesn't mean they can't have a little fun doing it,
- Obama Presses DISCLOSE Act, K Street's Bundlers and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 27July 27, 2010 10:15 AM
President Barack Obama Monday took to the bully pulpit to urge passage of the DISCLOSE Act -- and to criticize Senate Republicans for their staunch opposition to the measure that's aimed at improving campaign finance transparency.
- John Boehner Butts Out, the Defense Industry Plays Offense and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 22July 22, 2010 10:00 AM
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), a long-time smoker, had stated his intentions to quit smoking in an effort to encourage a friend to do the same. Curious development since Boehner is one of big tobacco's favorite politicos.
- Politically Well-Connected Goldman Sachs Sees Slump in PAC Giving, Retains Hefty Balance For Future ContributionsJuly 21, 2010 2:25 PM
In June, the sole beneficiary of Goldman Sachs was House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), to whom the PAC cut a $5,000 check on June 8, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of campaign finance documents filed Tuesday.
- Drug Lobby's New Head, John Castellani, Has Long Favored GOP With Campaign CashJuly 14, 2010 4:10 PM
One of the most powerful lobbying groups, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), announced on Tuesday that Business Roundtable President John Castellani will become the group's new leader. According to a Center for Responsive Politics review of campaign finance records, Castellani, along with his wife, has given $65,400 to federal candidates, parties and committees since 1994, with 84 percent of that sum benefiting Republicans.
- Members of Congress Seek K Street CashJuly 13, 2010 6:30 PM
Twenty-eight members of Congress and congressional candidates have received at least $100,000 from lobbyists during the first five quarters of the 2010 election cycle, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis shows.
- Rep. Joe Barton Likes BP -- and the Company Likes Him Back with CashJune 17, 2010 2:57 PM
Individuals or PACs associated with the oil and gas industry as a whole have been Barton's biggest patron since he entered Congress in 1999, donating more than $1,448,380. The figure puts him at No. 1 among all House members for donations from the industry, fifth among members of Congress and fourth among active members of Congress.
- Jack Abramoff's Money Still Casts Shadows as Fallen Lobbyist Is Transferred from Federal Prison to Halfway HouseJune 9, 2010 5:01 PM
Disgraced former lobbyist Jack Abramoff is out of the slammer, CNN has reported. Four years ago, Abramoff pled guilty to several charges related to defrauding millions from Indian tribes he represented as a lobbyist and corrupting public officials.
- Unique Mashup of Earmarks, Campaign Contributions and Lobbying Expenditures Updated for Fiscal Year 2010June 3, 2010 10:00 AM
Two of Washington, D.C.'s most reliable and respected nonpartisan watchdogs have once again joined forces, updating their one-of-a-kind, comprehensive database that links campaign contributions with earmarks of members of Congress.
- The Politics of Oil, Joe the Plumber, and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 5May 5, 2010 11:00 AM
"Drill baby, drill" or "dead on arrival"? As clean-up crews battle the sprawling effects of last week's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, politicians and advocacy groups are already speculating how this oil rig accident and resulting environmental disaster will impact the politics of American offshore drilling.
- Rogue Republicans Request Earmarks Despite Moratorium Supported by GOP LeadershipApril 9, 2010 10:00 AM
Reps. Don Young (R-Alaska) and Ron Paul (R-Texas) were the first to submit earmark requests in violation of the new GOP earmark moratorium, followed recently by freshman Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.). All three have asserted the importance of directing money back to their constituents. And in some cases, these earmarks are benefiting industries that rank among two of these three politicos' major benefactors.
- Historic Health Care Legislation Passes, 'Granny D' Tributes and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 22March 22, 2010 10:50 AM
A U.S. House divided as it could be passed sweeping health reform legislation Sunday night, all but ensuring after more than a year of debate that it will become law.
- Congress to Obey Earmark Rules, New Business Group Gets Spendy and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 11March 11, 2010 10:43 AM
Perennial earmark opponent Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) wants to force the House Committee on Standards to report what documents and interviews it conducted while last year investigating campaign cash-for-earmarks allegations involving now-disbanded PMA Group.
- Lawmakers Bring In Big Money As They Close The Books on 2009February 17, 2010 11:36 AM
A preliminary analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics shows that 433 sitting members of the U.S. House of Representatives raised $78 million during the fourth quarter of 2009, an increase of 5.4 percent above their third-quarter hauls.
- Republicans for Choice Suspicious Spending, a Reagan Comic Book and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 8January 8, 2010 10:00 AM
MY BODY, MY CHOICE BUT NOT MY MONEY: On Wednesday, the Center for Public Integrity published a shocking story about the spending habits of the group Republicans for Choice, a PAC dedicated to electing pro-choice Republicans. Using data from CQPolitics and CRP, the Center examined the expenditures of the PAC and found that less and less money was being spent towards its pronounced mission.
- Hedge Funds, Private Equity Firms, Payday Lenders Seek Financial Security from CongressNovember 30, 2009 12:43 PM
Legislation aimed at regulating the securities and investment industry is as complex as the industry itself. But the trade groups representing these interests all seem to have at least one thing in common: they fear additional government regulation will damage their business, which especially concerns them given the ailing economy.
- Finance and Credit Companies Lobby Lawmakers As Congress Moves to Aggressively Regulate ThemNovember 19, 2009 11:25 AM
The various companies and trade groups within the finance and credit industry have contributed about $62.4 million to federal candidates, committees and leadership PACs since 1989, with 62 percent of that sum going to Republicans. In the 2008 election cycle, however, the employees and political action committees of these organizations directed a majority of their money to Democrats for the first time since the 1990 election.
- Insurers Seek Cover From New Federal RegulationsNovember 18, 2009 4:13 PM
Risk and uncertainty are as certain as death and taxes. So, to share the burden of risk and hedge against the full financial liability, companies have long offered consumers a variety of insurance products. Facing the prospect of new regulation, the insurance industry is on pace to break a record $154 million it spent on federal lobbying efforts last year. During the first nine months of this year, insurers spent $122 million and hired 953 lobbyists.
- Commercial Banks Hope for Return on Investment in CongressNovember 16, 2009 11:44 AM
Congress often acts as a type of bank for bankers themselves -- a place executives can direct their cash, perhaps hoping to collect interest in the form of a legislative favor. The interest rate on that premium appears to be low these days, however, as commercial banks could face a sweeping regulatory overhaul in the coming months.
- Supporters of Moderate Republican in NY-23 Special Election Weigh Where to Place Their Loyalties After Candidate QuitsNovember 2, 2009 12:30 PM
With Republican Diedre Scozzafava ending her bid in for Congress and endorsing her Democratic opponent Bill Owens, Owens and Conservative Party nominee Doug are now vying to win over Scozzafava's supporters, including those who lent financial support to her campaign.
- Big Donors Ramp Up to Fight FCC Net Neutrality DecisionOctober 28, 2009 7:26 PM
The Federal Communications Commission's decision last week to begin developing open Internet regulation has left a few big-time political donors and lobbying forces in the telecom industry wondering whether their message got lost in transmission.
- Third Quarter Campaign Finance Reports Show Money Race Is OnOctober 16, 2009 5:50 PM
An initial Center for Responsive Politics analysis has found that sitting members of the U.S. House of Representatives raised $48.2 million from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2009, based on the 336 reports we have in. The mean amount these lawmakers raised was $143,640, and the median amount was $126,680.
- Aides, Lobbyists and Contributors Among Those Left in Wake of Sen. John Ensign's Alleged Ethics ScandalOctober 8, 2009 7:02 PM
Despite a lack of support from key leaders in his own political party, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) said resolutely this week that he has no plans to resign from Congress in the face of accusations that he's deeply embroiled in an ethics scandal. But it's not just his own party's support at risk -- campaign contributors, current and former staffers and even lobbyists may be re-considering their ties to a man who once served as the GOP's primary fund-raiser in the Senate.
- Lawmakers Get One-Two Punch of Money From Health Industry Special InterestsOctober 1, 2009 11:11 AM
A new collaborative investigation between the Sunlight Foundation and Center for Responsive Politics shows that since January 2007, more than 500 individual lobbyists donated roughly $2.8 million to 61 members of Congress who took money from at least 10 lobbyists and also received money from their clients' PACs or employees. Among the recipients were 11 senators who sit on the Senate Finance Committee.
- Sallie Mae Finds Friends As Major Student Loan Bill Moves Through CongressSeptember 23, 2009 2:17 PM
Although Sallie Mae didn't get the result it wanted out of the House last week, the lawmakers who sided with Sallie Mae by voting against a bill to create a direct federal loan program have collected more money, on average, from the company than those who supported the bill.
- Republicans Give Rep. Joe Wilson Support -- and Campaign Cash -- As House Sanctions Congressman's 'You Lie' ShoutSeptember 15, 2009 6:52 PM
All but seven Republicans stood by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and voted against a Congressional resolution to disapprove of his "you lie" outburst last week. Several of them, including much of the House Republican leadership, have also backed Wilson with financial support in recent years.
- Capital Eye Opener: Wednesday, August 19August 19, 2009 10:20 AM
CAMERA ROLLING: As we've been gearing up for the Sept. 9 Supreme Court case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, we've come across some interesting (and sometimes quirky) YouTube footage that helps explain at least part of the story.
- Contributions from Health Sector to Lawmakers Increased 7 Percent in Second QuarterAugust 14, 2009 4:20 PM
Federal lawmakers collected about half a million dollars more from the health sector between April and June of this year than they did in the first quarter of the year -- a total of $15.3 million for 2009. This slight boost is likely the result of the increased intensity of the health care reform debate.
- Lawmakers Receive Forged Letters -- And Some Cash -- From Bonner and AssociatesAugust 7, 2009 5:48 PM
While some lawmakers are grappling with the forged letters they received from embattled lobbying firm Bonner and Associates this summer, others might be considering their financial ties to the firm.
- Capital Eye Report: Direct or Indirect Loans? Either Way, It's Win-Win Deal for Major Political Contributor Sallie MaeJuly 23, 2009 10:39 AM
With deficit worries gripping Washington, lawmakers including House Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (D-Calif.) and Rep. Thomas Petri (R-Wis.) have proposed cutting taxpayer subsidies to private institutions that issue student loans. But groups such as Sallie Mae are spending big money in opposition to such proposals.
- Herb Kohl's Message to Telecoms: Break it UpJuly 10, 2009 2:20 PM
At least one member of Congress -- Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) -- this week weighed in on whether telecom companies are violating anti-trust laws. Kohl sent a letter to various agencies asking them to investigate whether big wireless companies are engaged in anti-competitive practices. Unlike many other lawmakers, however, Kohl, does not rely on telecoms to fill his campaign coffers.
- Democrats Chuck Schumer and Chris Dodd Stand Strong for Public Option July 9, 2009 9:43 AM
Despite raising millions of dollars from the insurance and financial services industry during their careers, Sens. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) rank among the Senate's most vocal champions of the public health insurance option.
- Tracking Your Representatives' Health Care CashJune 25, 2009 11:52 AM
Here's a cool tool that brings together data from various parts of OpenSecrets.org to show how much money each current lawmaker has raised from various health-related industries and the health sector overall since 1989 (including President Obama's haul).
- Health Insurers Owe Policyholders, But Pay Congress InsteadMarch 26, 2009 12:30 PM
Members of a Senate Committee that today held the first part of a hearing to examine whether health insurance companies are failing to fully pay reimbursements to policyholders haven't had any trouble themselves collecting money from these companies. In total, health insurance companies' PACs and employees have given members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation $3.3 million since the 1990 election cycle.
- Power Players: Winning Union Cash Easy Work for Chair of Labor CommitteeMarch 26, 2009 9:17 AM
Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) became chair of the House Education & Labor Committee in 2007, after serving as ranking member for six years before Democrats won control of the House. Whether it's because he has played a prominent role on the committee for years or because he has dedicated himself to workers' issues, unions are unabashed supporters of the congressman.
- Obama, Ney and DeLay Also Among Stanford's InvestmentsFebruary 18, 2009 7:03 PM
As the story behind the embattled investment company Stanford Financial Group develops, we thought we'd take an even closer look at the seeds the company may have tried to plant in Washington via campaign contributions. When looking at ALL lawmakers to collect money from the company's PAC and employees (not just members of the current Congress), some additional, important names appear at the top of the recipient list.
- Investment Manager Stanford Was Big-Time Campaign ContributorFebruary 17, 2009 3:26 PM
Money manager Robert Allen Stanford now has two things in common with embattled investment manager Bernard Madoff: both have come under scrutiny for allegedly defrauding their investors, and both have given significant funds to politicians. Between its PAC and its employees, Stanford Financial Group has given $2.4 million to federal candidates, parties and committees since 2000.
- Embattled Lobbying Firm PMA Targeted Members of Defense CommitteesFebruary 12, 2009 1:55 PM
The close ties between Rep. John Murtha and a Washington lobbying firm raided by the FBI have put the powerful Pennsylvania Democrat under greater scrutiny. The lobbyists at PMA Group have been Murtha's fifth most generous campaign donor over time, but he is just one of 284 members of the 111th Congress who have collected money from the firm, which specializes in securing federal earmarks for its clients. In total, PMA Group's employees and its political action committee have given current members of Congress $3.4 million since 1989.
- Power Players: Cantor Whips up Support from Finance SectorJanuary 8, 2009 10:55 AM
A rising star among House Republicans from day one, Cantor will now replace Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri as House minority whip. In this position, Cantor is charged with corralling support among his colleagues for the Republican leadership's proposals. Capital Eye kicks its Power Players series off with a profile of Cantor's fundraising, industry support and personal investments.
- Races to Watch VII: Where Cash Has No CompetitionOctober 2, 2008 3:21 PM
Like reading tea leaves, one way to predict how a congressional race is going to go is by looking at the disparity in fundraising between the candidates. So far this election cycle, 280 House and Senate incumbents on November's ballot have collected at least 10 times more than the opponent they face in the general election. In this installment of Races to Watch, Capital Eye looks into why some of these incumbents have been such successful fundraisers.
- Races to Watch II: Candidates Supported by Their PartySeptember 25, 2008 12:13 PM
Private interests and members of the public aren't the only ones betting their money on the congressional candidates they hope will win (or retain) congressional seats. Lawmakers in both parties have a vested interest in seeing their own candidates succeed this November, with Democrats wanting to strengthen their majority and Republicans hoping to minimize their losses. Here we look at some of the candidates getting the largest cash infusions from their own parties, indicating a close race.
- Money and Votes Aligned in Congress's Last Debate Over Bank RegulationSeptember 23, 2008 11:43 AM
The last time Congress seriously debated how to regulate the financial industry, the result was legislation that allowed the nation's largest banks to get even larger and take risks that had been prohibited since the Great Depression. A look back at that debate, which was over the 1999 Financial Services Modernization Act, reveals that campaign contributions may have influenced the votes of politicians who, a decade later, are now grappling with the implosion of the giant banks they helped to foster.
- Wall Street Shake-up Connects to Washington Through Contributions, Personal InvestmentsSeptember 15, 2008 6:09 PM
Wall Street's grim news has plenty of people worried about their pocketbooks. Lawmakers are among them, not only concerned with how to boost the economy but with their own personal finances tied to companies that are struggling. The richest members of Congress seem to be the most invested in the companies at the center of the Wall Street shake-up.
- Rangel's Fundraising for Nonprofit Center Gets Him in an Ethics TangleJuly 21, 2008 1:11 PM
Having served 38 years in the House, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) has accomplished quite a bit. This election cycle is no exception, receiving more money than any other member of Congress from seven different industries. Lately, however, Rangel's methods of raising money have been questioned.
- Casting Off Jack AbramoffApril 7, 2006 4:20 PM
What do magazine publishers, a railroad and Microsoft have in common with Indian tribes? They were all clients of lobbyist Jack Abramoff, the central figure in the corruption scandal unfolding in Washington. And during the time Abramoff represented them, they all made campaign contributions to members of Congress and President Bush.
- Capitol Campaign to Remodel the LobbyJanuary 12, 2006 4:45 PM
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The offices at the Beacon Council were abuzz last Tuesday when Miami Today reporter Laura Stace sat down to interview new volunteer chairman Joe Pallot.
Mr. Pallot has a long history with the Beacon Council – working with the economic development organization throughout his law career – and had only just taken the reins this month from outgoing chairman Alan Becker of commercial law firm Becker & Poliakoff when unflattering press hit the newsstands over a reported tussle between a county commissioner and Beacon Council heads, including himself.
The day of our profile interview, county Commissioner Lynda Bell told her colleagues at an Internal Management & Fiscal Responsibility Committee meeting that during a meeting with Beacon Council heads she had been treated "rudely" and with "disrespect".
Mr. Pallot said he was surprised by the commissioner's interpretation of the meeting and denied the allegations.
The Monday meeting between the organization and commissioner was to discuss legislation Ms. Bell intends to file that she says would make the Beacon Council more transparent and accountable to the county.
Ms. Bell and fellow commissioner Xavier Suarez are sponsoring a resolution that would require the county administration to negotiate a new agreement with the Beacon Council, which is slated to receive $3,750,000 from Miami-Dade in the current budget.
The measure would amend a 25-year-old pact between Miami-Dade and the Beacon Council and require the organization to get commission input, set goals and submit an annual budget.
Last Wednesday at the Economic Development & Social Services Committee meeting Mr. Pallot said he wanted to "personally apologize" to Ms. Bell. The commissioner said she appreciated the apology, but "it may have come from the wrong person."
Mr. Pallot told Miami Today he has three main goals for the Beacon Council as he begins his chairmanship, including a focus on the One Community, One Goal project designed to create high-paying jobs in targeted industries in Miami-Dade County.
As general counsel for Heico Corp. – a supplier of FAA-approved engine and component parts – Mr. Pallot said he was fortunate to work for a company that supported his endeavors with the Beacon Council.
His tasks for the year ahead will be tough and his schedule demanding, but he said his high energy levels and enthusiasm to achieve his goals will keep him working as hard as he can.
We can be sure that when he is not at his Heico office on Brickell Bay Drive or the Beacon Council office several blocks west adjacent to Mary Brickell Village, he will be darting between the two.
While he said he loves what he does, perhaps Mr. Pallot will find time for a golf game or two with his sons. The self-proclaimed "terrible golfer" tries to hit the links for relaxation on the weekend – that is, when he's not cheering on the Dolphins, the Hurricanes or any number of teams the sports fan follows.
Miami Today met with Mr. Pallot in the Beacon Council offices, where he spoke candidly about the Beacon Council's big project for the year – the expansion of Univision in Miami.
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I wish I could say that I've played hooky from the office due to the reelection of the President…but sadly I cannot. I've had the flu (or flu like symptoms) all week. Until today, my week has been an exciting combination of napping on the couch, napping in bed and moving between the couch and the bed. Exciting stuff, I know.
Finally feeling better, I made the choice of trying to head back to work today. Let me say that while I feel better than I have since Sunday, my head is presently drifting through the clouds in a semi-permanent zoned out state. When I've been sick in the past, I have been able to time my triumphant return when there is absolutely nothing going on at the office.
Not so this time.
I'm sitting in a courtroom at the moment hoping that I (a) don't fall asleep or drool on myself, (b) remember my name and who my client is and (c) can respond to the judge without giving her the deer in headlights look when asked my name and the name of my client. I am not sure I could pass a field sobriety test at the moment (Damn you DayQuil). My thoughts feel itchy and my brain seems to be sloshing around my skull as if it is a free floating mass. If I'm not careful, I'm going to end up getting the lawyering equivalent of a DUI. Which I am fairly certain is a contempt citation.
"Good morning your honor, my name is…uh…my name is…shit…I should know this…"


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SEC Headlines – 6/30/11 Part Three
June 30th, 2011 01:05 PM║ Posted By: John Pennington ║ Permalink
║ Schools: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt
Tags: Ex Kentucky, Orlando Magic, Prentiss Waggner, UT
1. ESPN's Chris Low says you could put together a pretty good SEC "All-Attrition" Team this summer.
2. If the NCAA sits Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones over a report of illegal benefits he received in high school, the Dawgs do have options.
3. Ex-Kentucky hoopster DeAndre Liggins — who some people didn't think would even be drafted — now says he'll use his second-round-pick status as motivation with the Orlando Magic.
4. Prentiss Waggner is happy to play or corner or safety for Tennessee this fall.
5. This writer has put together a test for UT's athletic director candidates.
6. The SEC has done away with divisions in basketball and is exploring new scheduling options. Perhaps the league should also consider playing ball on this type of court. (Odd.)
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I am refinishing my basement. I have a HW hydronic zone for my first floor on a monoflow loop around the perimeter of the house. It is low hanging and obtrusive. I will to better conceal it. I can 90 degree it up into the rafters on two sides of the house and 90 back down when going perpendicular to the rafters when I can box them in later with some drywall.
Does all these extra 90s restrict the flow of the system?


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I think it sad that a woman felt so unsafe at her job that she felt the need to arm herself.
Its sadder that it came to fruition and she was forced to have the traumatic expierence of having to defend herself and kill someone.
But Iam 100% grateful that she got to go home safe and that there is 1 less violent offender on the streets.
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19 Main St, Stafford Springs, CT | Directions 0607641.953601 -72.304165
new stafford house not the same – im sorry to say that the good name stafford house had is slowly losing value
ownership has changed hands last year and quality and consistincy is lacking
three chances ive given this place in the last 6 months and i was hoping it was a fluke
pizza is mediocre at best
pasta dishes are a lost cause
pasta primavera was cold frozen vegitables soggy and hard withn a major freezer taste and it was cooked in somthing other than olive oil
last nite was the last chance they get from me
egplante parm was soggy and wet pasta was stone cold on one side with water on plate and parm was microwaved to melt cheese so that side was hot
cook apoligized and informed us the stoves were off early for the nite and business was slow ( 8pm )
they should not have taken orders if they were not prepared. last chance they ever get from me
Poor excuse for pizza, Greek is not Italian – just took a chance and sorry I did! Sadly a low end product, cheap ingredients, poor dough prep and inconsistent baking (saw 2 pies before mine come out, 1 burned the other looked mostly uncooked) make this one of the worst pies I ever had. 1 slice and into the dumpster it went.
Service? Only when handing over cash was there any acknowledgement of my presence in the establishment.
Nationally advertised chains have superior product in comparison.
Too many Quality choices locally to waste your money here.
#1 Pizza resturant in Stafford – Great staff, great food, friendly service! Pizza is flavorful not bland like the other pizza places in Stafford. Their staff is friendly to people of all ages. I couldnt believe someone saying they prefer the other pizza resturants in Stafford over stafford house! 5 stars all the way baby! I am a consumer never have worked in the food industry but love how this resturant is run!
Best Pizza in the world – As long as I have lived in the area, Stafford House of Pizza has always been the best pizza. The staff really cater to their customers and always make sure they are well taken care of. When my father died, we had family come from other states and this was their favorite place to eat- even though they could have gone many places. George is very kind and so are his children who help him run the restaurant. He also treats his staff like they are a part of his family. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Previous Employee – I worked and ate at Stafford House through college, all four years. Best food and best people to work with. Any bad reviews I am sure are from disgruntled employees. I actually learned a lot about business and good quality. When I vist a always make a stop for pizza.
Worth a trip – We discovered this secret on our way to Boston and now always stop for pizza and additional take home. We have lived up and down the east coast and have never had better pizza. The service is great, food is delicious, and the owners are genuine. We also noticed some national pizza awards and absolutely agree.
my all-time favorite pizza place doubles as my birthday dinner outing every year – I absolutely L O V E Stafford House of Pizza. I've lived in Stafford all my life, and have grown addicted to the food there. When i was younger i use to hate pizza and everytime i went there i would get chicken tenders. There was always so much food (even though it was the kids menu) that i would end up taking food home for the next days lunch. Now, me and my brother and our friends always order there, because we can get a large specialty pizza like buffalo chicken pizza for 13 bucks. Whenever we make plans to meet somewhere for a meal, its ALWAYS Stafford House. Ive had good memories there since i was a child, and have always loved it there. Everytime i walk in there are friendly faces, and if Stafford is your hometown, as it is mine, you will find plenty of familiar faces inside. I'm 15 presently and will be turning 16 in about a half-a-year. I really hope to get a job at Stafford House just because its a place that i love to go, i can see friends and family everyday, and it has A/C during the hot summertime. i hope you enjoy stafford house of pizza as much as i do!! :)
what a RIP-OFF – First gas prices and now pizza prices !! The cost goes up but the portions get smaller and service gets worse. Try another place in town for better service and value.
PLEASE! – I've lived in Stafford all my life and Alex and his father, George have always been a staple in our town. Stafford wouldn't be home without Stafford house of pizza. They easily have the best pizza in town, the wait is long because everyone eats there! What other store used to give little kids free chips when they came in with their parents! They know eveyones' name thats the reason for the "high-five-ing". I'd rather have that than a place where no one knows you. Pizza's great too. :) check it out.
Pizza ?? – Maybe they should try cooking their food. I got a raw pizza Friday and the manager didn't even care enough to offer me a new one or a discount. I will go else where for my pizza fix !
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Managing Your Team
If you have a company membership in an Apple Developer Program, you can add people to your team and assign them roles, thereby granting them levels of access to team assets. Team members have roles and privileges that pertain to the development process. These roles define who is allowed to sign apps, who is allowed to create signing certificates, and so on. After adding team members, you may be responsible for performing other tasks on their behalf. For example, you approve signing certificates and create provisioning profiles for team members. If you're an individual, you're the team agent for your one-person team and don't perform any of the tasks described in this chapter.
About Apple Developer Program Team Roles and Privileges
A person's role on the team defines the level of access that person has to the team's assets and types of tasks he or she can perform using developer tools. This privilege level extends to the kinds of tasks that a developer is allowed to perform on behalf of the team. For example, only certain members of the team are allowed to submit apps to the store. By giving you control over team roles, Apple makes it easier for you to maintain good security practices for the team.
If your team belongs to multiple developer programs, you can set different team roles for each program. You can also choose not to give someone access to a program.
Team Roles
Table 10-1 lists the roles a person can play and describes each. Each level of access includes all the capabilities of the levels below it.
Team agent
A team agent is legally responsible for the team and acts as the primary contact with Apple. The team agent can invite team members and change the access level of any other team member. There's only one team agent.
Team admin
A team admin can set the privilege levels of other team members, except the team agent. Team admins manage all assets used to sign your apps, either during development or when your team is ready to distribute an app. Team admins are the only people on a team who can sign apps for distribution on nondevelopment devices. Team admins also approve signing certificate requests made by team members.
Team member
A team member can gain access to prerelease content delivered by Apple in Member Center. A team member can also sign apps during development, but only after he or she makes a request for a development signing certificate and has that request approved by a team admin.
Team Privileges
Each team role defines a set of privileges or tasks that a person can perform. Table 10-2 lists the specific privileges granted to members of the team. The privileges are listed in chronological order to help guide you through the process. Refer to Table 11-1 for the types of certificates that each team member can revoke.
Team agent
Team admin
Team member
Have legal responsibility for the team
Be the primary contact with Apple
View prerelease Apple content
Enroll in additional developer programs and renew them
Invite team admins and team members
Request development certificates
Approve team member requests for development certificates
Request distribution certificates
For Mac apps, request Developer ID certificates
Add devices for development and testing
Create App IDs and enable certain technologies and services
Create development and distribution provisioning profiles
Create SSL certificates for Apple Push Notification service
Download development provisioning profiles
Submit apps to the App Store or Mac App Store
Team Agent
To start, one person must enroll in either the iOS or the Mac Developer Program; this person becomes the team agent for the team. The team agent may enroll in both programs if your team intends to develop apps for both operating systems. During this step, the team agent signs the legal agreements required to become an Apple developer and enters financial information so that the team can be paid for purchases of their app from the store.
The team agent has an unrestricted role; he or she has unrestricted access to the team and is legally responsible for the team. Initially, the team agent also performs most of the tasks to organize the team. After others have joined the team, the team agent may decide to delegate some of this authority to other members of the team, allowing those others to perform these tasks instead.
The team agent might need to sign updated or new licensing agreements, particularly when the team wants to incorporate specific technologies into an app. For example, an app that uses the iAd service requires that the team agent sign a separate agreement.
Inviting Team Members and Assigning Roles
If you enroll as a company, you're the de facto team agent who has permission to add other developers, called team members, to your account. In general, team members have read access to view and download information managed by Member Center—but they don't have write access. However, you can assign an admin role to a team member, which allows that person to have some of the privileges of a team agent—for example, a team admin can create signing certificates and provisioning profiles but can't sign agreements. Assigning roles helps team agents delegate some of their responsibilities.
Inviting Team Members
When you invite people to join your team, you enter information about them and set their role on the team.
In Member Center, click People at the top of the webpage.
If necessary, click Invitations in the sidebar.
Click Invite Person.
Enter the first name, last name, and email address of the person you want to invite.
Specify the person's access and role for each program.
Click Send Invitation.
The person you specified receives an email invitation, which he or she must verify by clicking the invitation code in it. If the person doesn't have an Apple ID, he or she is asked to create one before accepting the invitation.
Changing Team Roles
After the team member accepts the invitation, the team agent receives a confirmation email and the team member has access to Member Center. Later, the team agent can change the role of a team member.
In Member Center, click People at the top of the webpage.
Click All People in the sidebar.
Click Details in the last column in the row of the person whose role you want to change.
Specify the person's access and role for each program, and click Save.
Approving Development Certificates
If you're a team admin for a company, it's your responsibility to approve team member requests for development certificates. Team members need a development certificate to sign apps, to use the team provisioning profile, or to be added to other provisioning profiles. Team admins are notified via email when a team member requests a development certificate. The email contains a link to Member Center to approve the request.
To learn how to request development certificates using Xcode, read "Requesting Signing Identities." Team admins also use Xcode to request their own signing certificates, which are automatically approved.
In Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles, select Certificates.
Under Certificates, select Pending.
Select the certificate.
Click Approve.
In the dialog, click Approve again.
If you use the team provisioning profile, regenerate it after approving the certificate. Xcode regenerates the team provisioning profile whenever a team member refreshes provisioning profiles in Xcode, as described in "Refreshing Provisioning Profiles in Xcode." Afterward, all other team members should refresh their provisioning profiles to download the latest team provisioning profile.
Registering Team Member Devices
Before a team member can launch an app on his or her device, the device needs to be registered and added to the team provisioning profile. Xcode automatically registers team agent and admin devices when needed, as described in "Launching Your App on Devices." However, a team agent or admin must register team member devices on their behalf.
The team member sends the device name and device ID to their team admin. In Xcode, a team member can select the device in the Devices organizer to display the device ID, as described in "Locating Device IDs Using Xcode." If you're a Mac developer, you can also get the device ID using the System Information app, as described in "Locating Mac Device IDs Using System Preferences."
In Member Center, the team admin may register one device, as described in "Registering Individual Devices," or multiple devices, as described in "Registering Multiple Devices."
Transferring the Team Agent Role
Because the team agent has sole legal responsibility for the team, another team member can't demote the team agent, nor can the team agent's privileges be restricted. However, the team agent can transfer their role to another team member using Member Center.
In Member Center, sign in as the team agent and click Your Account at the top of the webpage.
In the Developer Account Summary section, click Transfer Agent Role next to your name.
Follow the instructions that appear in a series of dialogs.
For example, you will be asked to choose a new team agent and sign an Agent Transferor Agreement.
In this chapter, you learned how to perform some tasks on behalf of team members who don't have privileges to create development certificates or register their devices.
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Apr 16, 2014; 1:50 AM ET Expect showers tomorrow night
Northwest Pacific winter storms are now 10 percent stronger than they were 30 years ago, before Asian countries began their industrial boom, according to research published April 14 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
While renewable energy developers dream of harnessing the stronger, more consistent breezes that blow thousands of feet above our heads, it's hard to say when airborne wind energy technology will become commercially viable.
How is engineering helping to solve some of our biggest environmental challenges?
Washington state officials now say at least 36 people are confirmed dead after a huge mudslide tore through the quiet community of Oso, Wash., last month.
Despite a late-season boost from the cold weather patterns similar to those that blasted England with terrific storms in February, Arctic sea ice is still on a long-term decline, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Many unanswered questions remain surrounding last month's massive, deadly landslide in northwest Washington, but geologists are fairly certain that higher-than-average rainfall played an important role.
Here's a four-step approach to protecting your home and family from a landslide or mudslide.
As a seafloor volcano continues to erupt in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean, a newborn island has swallowed its neighbor whole, images from space show.
Sep 8, 2012; 5:00 AM ET With shorter days and colder nights in the fall and winter, some people develop seasonal affective disorder. When shopping for lightbulbs to treat the 'winter blues,'consider energy-efficient bulbs.


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The following link is the first successful print to paper from my iPhone direct to my printer: YouTube down for maintenance
1) If you want to discuss it, discuss HERE, not on youtube.
2) Yeah, it's real. If you think it's fake, well, doesn't matter to me.
3) No, it's NOT released. (I'm posting it just because I think some people would be amused)
4) Yes, it's really slow. (and that's among many other reasons/problems it's not released)


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New Dentist Committee seeks up and coming speakers
If you've ever thought about becoming a professional speaker, here's a chance to get your feet wet.
The ADA New Dentist Committee is looking for up and coming professional lecturers for its Emerging Speakers Track at the 2012 ADA New Dentist Conference, set for June 24, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
During the conference, speakers will present a 75-minute session to their peers. Presenters will be promoted in the New Dentist Conference brochure, conference program and news articles.
In addition, presenters may be considered for speaking engagements at the 2012 ADA Annual Session in San Francisco and the 2013 ADA New Dentist Conference in Denver.
Speakers who want to be considered should visit ADA.org/newdentistconf for the proposal form and submit it by Oct. 1 to email@example.com. Presenters selected will receive complimentary registration for the New Dentist Conference (a $375 value). However, presenters are responsible for all travel and hotel expenses as well as any other expenses incurred. They will not be compensated by the ADA. Only 2011 ADA members are eligible for consideration.