Chris Christie’s Political Team Was In Direct Contact With Pension Overseer During Campaign
Gov. Chris Christie promised a firewall between pension investments, politics and his re-election campaign -- but documents show otherwise.
Los Angeles To Vote On Killing Major Wall Street Deal As City Drowns In Financial Fees
Los Angeles lawmakers were set to vote on a plan to unwind an interest-rate deal that costs them tens of millions.
Big Connection Between Campaign Contributions and Lack of SEC Prosecutions: Study
Data show $1 million in campaign donations cuts in half the likelihood of a private equity firm being prosecuted.
White House Delays Proposal To Reclassify 'Factoryless Goods Producers'
Criticized for trying to juke the job stats, the White House delays its proposal to inflate the government's manufacturing job figures.
Wall Street Gift: GOP Suit Aims To Overturn SEC Anti-Corruption Law
Republicans want state officials to be able to raise cash from Wall Street firms that get state pension deals.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Says Big Donors Pressed Him to Reject Pay Increase for Police Officials
Video clips provide a rare glimpse of how business money influences public policy.
Study: Government Blocks Specific Journalists From Accessing Information
A poll shows show 4 in 10 government information officers deny access to reporters whose stories they don't like.
Enron Mogul John Arnold Funds State Politics... And Now Journalism About Money in State Politics
A hedge fund billionaire spending big on state politics is now funding journalism about money in state politics.
Bruce Rauner, Illinois GOP Gubernatorial Nominee, Backs Down On Promise To Shut Down State Government
In newly revealed video clips, Bruce Rauner is seen telling an audience that, if elected, he will engineer a government shutdown.
IL GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Backpedals From Promises To Engineer A Government Shutdown
One day after IBTimes reported on the Illinois gubernatorial nominee's promise to close the government, his campaign reversed itself.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Cuts Schools, Pensions While Preserving Fund For Corporate Subsidies
As the Chicago mayor slashes public services and hides details of subsidies, a new report reveals new details about the special account.
Bruce Rauner, GOP Candidate for Illinois Governor, Promises Government Shutdown and Mass Firing of Public Workers
One of the GOP's top 2014 prospects, running for governor of Illinois, pledged to emulate Reagan's standoff with air traffic controllers.
Obama Slams GOP For Blocking Bank He Once Derided As 'A Fund For Corporate Welfare'
The Export-Import Bank hasn't changed -- but the two parties' positions on taxpayer subsidies to corporations have.
Chris Christie Wins Lawsuit to Exempt Himself From New Jersey's Open Records Laws
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.
In Push Against Teachers Unions, Campbell Brown Refuses to Release Names Of Funders
The leader of an anti-union group whose "mission is to bring transparency" to schools will not release names of financial backers.
Hillary Clinton-Run State Department Approved Bill Clinton Speeches, Despite Potential Conflicts
More than 200 government documents released show Hillary Clinton's State Department approved her husband's speeches around the globe.
Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo Wants To 'Minimize Attention' To Wall Street Managers' Compensation
In a letter obtained by IBTimes, Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo justifies pension investment secrecy to protect hedge fund managers.
Chris Christie Pension Cuts Could Damage Economy: Report
The New Jersey governor wants to cut retirement benefits, but a new study says pensions boost the economy.
Hillary Clinton vs. Elizabeth Warren: Big Differences, Despite Claims To The Contrary
Hillary Clinton aide claims that there are no differences between her and Elizabeth Warren, despite record of disagreements on policy.
Chris Christie, In Colorado, Slams Legalized Marijuana -- Unlike Rand Paul, His 2016 GOP Rival
With Denver's crime rate dropping, Chris Christie criticizes legal weed. Rand Paul, his probable 2016 GOP rival, promotes pot-policy reform.
Obama Manufacturing Jobs Proposal Slammed By Unions
A White House proposal says foreign-made wares should count as domestic manufacturing. Is it a ploy to juke the job stats?
Detroit, Other Cash-Strapped US Cities, States Slashing Pension Benefits While Subsidizing Professional Sports Stadiums
Cash-strapped cities like Detroit, as well as states, are slashing pension benefits to subsidize sports tycoons.
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN): Why One Congresswoman Wants To Block Fast, Cheap Internet In Her District
GOP Rep. Blackburn thinks there's too much competition for Internet providers, even in her home state. The House backed her proposal.
