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Convention Cash: A last look at the largest loophole in campaign finance laws

By Paul Demko | 12.10.08 | 2:12 pm

The host committee for the Republican National Convention raised $57 million from corporations and wealthy individuals to put on the lavish four-day gala in St. Paul. What do these special interests expect in return?

Coleman is top recipient of money from financial sector

By Paul Demko | 10.13.08 | 11:05 am

Sen. Norm Coleman has raised $2.75 million from the beleaguered finance sector so far this election cycle, according to a new analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics. That makes him the top recipient in the country of…

AIG: bailing out a political heavy hitter

By Paul Demko | 09.18.08 | 12:04 pm

On Tuesday the Federal Reserve announced that it will spend $85 billion to bailout American International Group, essentially putting taxpayers in the insurance business. Over the last two decades AIG has tossed cash around lavishly in Washington in order…