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Daily Report: Money and Politics

Nonprofits seek influence with political giving

December 13, 2012, 12:05 AM
As executive director of the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, Scott Staub raises money to give to the city’s libraries. In his spare time, he raises money to give to politicians. Staub heads a political action committee that is attempting to increase the political clout... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Big donors give far and wide, influence out-of-state races and issues

October 15, 2012, 12:05 AM
The focus on billionaires’ and corporations’ contributions to super PACs this year has highlighted the impact of the rich and powerful on the presidential campaigns. But an analysis by the Investigative News Network of contributions by wealthy individuals in seven states shows... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Sierra Club targets lawmaker who wants to restore Hetch Hetchy

October 3, 2012, 12:05 AM
The Sierra Club is spending $625,000 to defeat a Republican lawmaker who has championed one of the environmental organization’s most cherished goals – draining the Hetch Hetchy reservoir in Yosemite National Park. Campaign finance reports show that in September, the Sierra... + read more
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