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Daily Report: Money and Politics

Hollywood money flows to Calif. politicians who support anti-piracy bills

January 24, 2012, 12:05 AM
Hollywood is threatening politicians with one thing they hold very dear: campaign cash. As anti-piracy legislation stalled in Congress last week, the movie industry's top lobbyist, former U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, warned Democrats not to count on Hollywood money if they turn their backs on the... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Some Calif. members of Congress among richest 1 percent

November 11, 2011, 12:05 AM
The Occupy Wall Street movement has focused the national discourse on wealth inequality and, specifically, the split between the richest 1 percent and the 99 percent that’s left. While most Californians, by definition, are not members of the wealthiest 1 percent, it turns out that many of us... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Charities hit hard by widening campaign finance fraud scandal

September 16, 2011, 12:05 AM
The political treasurer accused of fraud in a growing campaign finance scandal also kept the books for a slew of California nonprofit organizations, some of which are now scrambling to figure out what happened to their money. Kinde Durkee, who was arrested by the FBI and accused of defrauding... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

No challenger yet, but Feinstein raising cash for re-election

May 5, 2011, 12:05 AM
If it weren't for her appearance at the California state Democratic convention last month, it would be easy to forget that Sen. Dianne Feinstein will be up for re-election again next year. That is, unless you're one of her donors. Although no Republican challengers have clearly... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Businesses split over national patent reform

March 3, 2011, 12:05 AM
As new patent reform legislation is debated on the U.S. Senate floor this week, California businesses are divided over the bill. If the Patent Reform Act (SB 23) passes, it would be the biggest change to the U.S. patent system since 1952, in the days before Silicon Valley was a magnet for the... + read more
Sacramento Delta, fish, water
Daily Report: Environment

After spending another $750,000 on studies, Delta fish are still in trouble

March 22, 2010, 12:05 AM
It wasn’t sloppy science after all. After spending $750,000 in taxpayers’ funds to assuage the suspicions of a grower with close ties to U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the National Academy of Sciences says that the Delta’s fisheries are in deep trouble, all right.  ... + read more
Spotlight: Money and Politics, Environment

Corporate farmer calls upon political allies to influence Delta dispute

December 6, 2009, 4:40 PM
When Stewart Resnick needed help, he turned to U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a frequent recipient of his campaign contributions.  + read more
See letters tracking how Stewart Resnick asked for help, and got it.
Spotlight: Money and Politics, Environment

INTERACTIVE: How a wealthy campaign contributor influenced a Delta dispute

December 6, 2009, 4:37 PM
California Watch senior reporter Lance Williams takes you through the document trail that shows how a wealthy corporate farmer influenced a Delta dispute with the help of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. + read more
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