Despite Irma, Florida Congressman Aims To Let Companies Hide Climate-Change Risks
Only weeks before Hurricane Irma came ashore, Florida U.S. Rep. Bill Posey reintroduced legislation designed to block federal regulators from forcing companies to better disclose their climate-related risks to shareholders.
Equifax Lobbied To Kill Rule Protecting Victims Of Data Breaches
The credit reporting company that exposed 143 million people's private data to hackers has lobbied for the right to block consumers from suing.
Texas Chemical Plant Sued For Millions, First Responders Charge Gross Negligence
Seven members of local law enforcement and the fire department who responded to explosions at an Arkema chemical plant in the Houston area are suing the company, alleging that it failed to properly inform them of the dangers of toxic fumes they faced.
Oil Companies Leaking Benzene Lobbied Against Pollution Rules
Owners of refineries that reported leaking a cancer-causing compound into Houston's air lobbied against the EPA's refinery rule.
Silicon Valley Is Harming Workers And Creating More Economic Inequality, Says Expert
So long, Henry Ford. The new book "End of Loyalty" says the tech industry exemplifies the death of the old social contract between employers and employees.
Texas Republicans Helped Chemical Plant That Exploded Lobby Against Safety Rules
Arkema, the company that owns a Texas chemical plant that spewed “noxious” smoke Thursday, successfully lobbied to delay the enactment of plant safety rules — regulations that would've gone into effect five months ago.
Climate Activist: Harvey Could Prompt GOP Push For More Fossil Fuel Drilling
"Shock Doctrine" author Naomi Klein says Republicans may try to turn the Houston flood disaster into a rationale for expanding fossil fuel development.
GOP Senator Says Environmental, Health, Safety Regulations Are Pushed By 'Special Interests'
Sen. Cory Gardner, the beneficiary of fossil fuel cash, criticized Colorado towns for trying to restrict oil and gas development in residential neighborhoods.
If Trump Wants To Start Nuclear War, Can Anyone Stop Him?
Within four minutes, the president can launch nuclear weapons from a “Denny’s menu of nuclear war” and there are no checks on that authority.
Who Is Lobbying Mike Pence And Why? Health Insurers and Big Oil Seek To Influence Vice President
Vice President Mike Pence has been directly lobbied by major health care and drug companies, Wall Street firms, oil and gas interests and industry groups interested in shaping a federal infrastructure privatization initiative.
Gary Cohn's NEC Has Been Lobbied By Goldman Sachs-Backed Industry Groups
The White House said National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn would recuse himself from matters directly affecting his old employer, Goldman Sachs. But groups Goldman is a member of have been directly lobbying the NEC.
Companies Linked To Mike Pence Seek An Upper Hand In Infrastructure Policy
Dozens of firms, many of them foreign, are hiring lobbyists to get an edge over rivals when it comes to the White House's infrastructure plans. Several of them have prior connections to the officials they're lobbying.
'Tough-On-Crime' Policies Came From Conservative Demagogues, Also Black Leaders, Says Expert
A new book argues that harsh criminal justice measures came from both conservative demagogues and from black leaders looking to protect civil rights.
Why Are Drug Prices So High? These Politicians Might Have The Answer
At various levels of government — federal agency leaders, state offices, Congress — individuals have taken steps to protect the pharmaceutical industry at the expense of sick consumers.
If Pence Shapes Trump’s Infrastructure Plan, Who Would Profit? Who Would Pay?
Mike Pence’s handling of privatization deals for Indiana roads reveals how the vice president might shape the administration’s $1 trillion plan to rebuild America. Who would profit, and who would pay?
Both Sides Of Climate Change Debate Distort Science, Block Solutions, Expert Says
Renowned climatologist Michael Mann says market mechanisms worked well in addressing environmental problems — until players like the Koch brothers made climate change a partisan issue.
Will Colorado’s Health Insurance Industry Run One Of Its Own For Governor?
As the Democratic party battles over single-payer health care, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne, a former Kaiser Permanente exec, may enter the party’s race for governor of Colorado.
Why Are Drug Prices So High? The Fight Over A Price-Gouging Bill
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy opposed a bill to curb drug price fraud — while insurance and pharma money poured into his governors' association and his insurance commissioner maintained a close relationship with the industry.
Bernie Sanders’ Drug Price Bill Would Save Billions, Congressional Analysts Say
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis shows that a bill introduced by Sanders and Senate Democrats allowing foreign drug imports would save the federal government $6 billion. But other Democrats aren't onboard.
Foxconn Deal Lets Company Ignore Wisconsin Environmental Protection Laws
Gov. Scott Walker’s deal gives Foxconn — which admitted dumping chemicals in a Chinese river — an exemption from statutes that protect Wisconsin wetlands.
Does White America Fear Black Equality? The Economic Forces Behind Trump’s Win
A Duke University scholar says the economic anxiety cited as a driving force behind Trump’s win has a racial element.
New York Subsidy To Lure Aetna Benefits A Cuomo Donor
New York Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio are giving the insurance giant millions in tax breaks to persuade the company to move its headquarters. Does this kind of deal benefit taxpayers?
What's The Matter With Democrats? Thomas Frank Explains
“The Democratic party is in deep trouble,” says the author of "What's the Matter With Kansas," because the party’s Wall Street fealty has destroyed its ability to successfully challenge Donald Trump and Republicans.
Did The US Government Stop Caring About White Collar Crime?
A new book argues that Obama’s Justice department became “The Chickenshit Club” — creating the conditions for a white-collar crime spree.
Pussy Riot Founder Says American Liberals Scapegoat Putin To Distract From Democrats' Problems
The anti-Putin activist jailed by the Russian regime says U.S. media outlets and politicians are misleading Americans about the Russian president's power.
Republicans Keep Corporate Lobbying Secret By Adding Riders To Spending Bills
Republicans have slipped provisions into appropriations bills to prevent the SEC from requiring companies to disclose their political spending.
Trump Is Right To Hire Billionaires To Fix Washington Corruption, Republican Congressman Says
Colorado Rep. Ken Buck says D.C. corruption is “worse than you think” — and that President Trump has hired the right people to drain the swamp.
Republican Governors Association Raised Money From Hedge Funds, Oil, Fossil Fuels and Pharma in 2017
IRS forms released Wednesday showed which industries donated to the Republican Governors Association under new chairman Scott Walker.
Pence PAC Met At Lobbying Firm That Represents Saudi Arabia And Ukraine
The vice president's political action committee courted potential donors at the offices of a lobbying firm that represents Saudi Arabia and Ukraine.
California Health Care Fight May Show Democratic Party Future In Trump Era
Democrats' move to block a health care initiative they once supported spotlights the party’s populist challenge in the Trump era.
