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Do SEC restrictions apply to the former White House chief of staff? North Carolina pensioners ask why Bowles' firm got state business.

Bragging that Rahm Emanuel supports its merger with TWC, Comcast failed to mention its numerous campaign contributions.

A North Carolina public worker union says sequence of campaign fundraiser and pension deal for Bowles' firm may violate pay-to-play rules.

Rhode Island's embrace of "alternative investments" has generated large Wall Street fees but small returns that have cost taxpayers millions.

During a campaign stop in Illinois, the New Jersey governor suggests higher turnout would harm Republican candidates in 2014.

State innovation funds are billed as investing in local entrepreneurs, but the funds let politically connected financial firms grab big fees.

The New Jersey governor's pension investment strategy has been a jackpot for financial firms, but it has lost taxpayers big money.

In an SEC filing, the software giant reveals how much U.S. taxpayers are losing from the company's use of offshore subsidiaries.

New York's governor is one of four potential 2016 White House contenders being investigated by prosecutors.

The disclosure that Ferguson teen Michael Brown had cannabis in his system raises questions about the drug's alleged links to crime.

Data show lawmakers backing Pentagon hardware donations to local police raked in big money from defense contractors.

Gov. Chris Christie promised a firewall between pension investments, politics and his re-election campaign -- but documents show otherwise.

Los Angeles lawmakers were set to vote on a plan to unwind an interest-rate deal that costs them tens of millions.

Data show $1 million in campaign donations cuts in half the likelihood of a private equity firm being prosecuted.

Criticized for trying to juke the job stats, the White House delays its proposal to inflate the government's manufacturing job figures.

Republicans want state officials to be able to raise cash from Wall Street firms that get state pension deals.

Video clips provide a rare glimpse of how business money influences public policy.

A poll shows show 4 in 10 government information officers deny access to reporters whose stories they don't like.

A hedge fund billionaire spending big on state politics is now funding journalism about money in state politics.

In newly revealed video clips, Bruce Rauner is seen telling an audience that, if elected, he will engineer a government shutdown.

One day after IBTimes reported on the Illinois gubernatorial nominee's promise to close the government, his campaign reversed itself.

As the Chicago mayor slashes public services and hides details of subsidies, a new report reveals new details about the special account.

One of the GOP's top 2014 prospects, running for governor of Illinois, pledged to emulate Reagan's standoff with air traffic controllers.

The Export-Import Bank hasn't changed -- but the two parties' positions on taxpayer subsidies to corporations have.

As the New Jersey governor barnstorms the U.S. ahead of a possible presidential run, he wins a case letting him hide who is funding his tour.

The leader of an anti-union group whose "mission is to bring transparency" to schools will not release names of financial backers.

More than 200 government documents released show Hillary Clinton's State Department approved her husband's speeches around the globe.

In a letter obtained by IBTimes, Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo justifies pension investment secrecy to protect hedge fund managers.

The New Jersey governor wants to cut retirement benefits, but a new study says pensions boost the economy.