Government Transparency: Secret Records And Lack Of Hearings Raise Concerns In Merger Review
As insurance companies like Anthem and Cigna seek antitrust approval for mega-mergers, regulators have rejected open records requests and held few public hearings.
Cigna-Anthem Merger: Increased Pressure On Gov. Malloy As Another State Democrat Demands The Insurance Commissioner’s Recusal
The Connecticut Comptroller says the Cigna-Anthem review process can't escape “public skepticism” unless Gov. Malloy's insurance commissioner recuses herself.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Groups Say Connecticut Controversy Requires Federal Intervention As GOP Demands Legislative Hearings
Groups from across the country ask the Justice Department to step in, as GOP lawmakers in Connecticut demand special hearings.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Controversy Over Gov. Malloy’s Insurance Commissioner Creates Role Reversal For Republicans
Republican criticism of Gov. Dan Malloy in the conflict-of-interest controversy regarding Cigna echoes rhetoric usually employed by liberal Democrats.
Cigna-Anthem Merger: Gov. Malloy’s Insurance Regulator Told Ethics Officials She Was Not Involved In Cigna Issues, Even As Her Agency Was
Gov. Dannel Malloy's appointee, Katharine Wade, asserted she had no Cigna business before her when she was reviewing a Cigna-Anthem merger deal.
Blumenthal Calls On DOJ To Block Cigna-Anthem, Aetna-Humana Mergers While His Home State Spearheads State Reviews
Merger plans like the proposed Cigna-Anthem marriage would drive up premium prices, cost jobs and hurt consumers, the lawmakers told the U.S. Justice Department.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Gov. Malloy’s Administration Offered Cigna Help In Lead-Up To Merger Review
Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy has faced intensifying criticism for appointing former Cigna lobbyist Katharine Wade to lead his state’s insurance department while it reviews Cigna’s proposed merger with Anthem.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Connecticut Ethics Probe Spotlights Similar Conflict-of-Interest Charges From The 1990s
A Connecticut conflict-of-interest case from the 1990s seems similar to the Cigna-Anthem saga centering on an appointee of Gov. Dannel Malloy.
Cigna-Anthem Merger: California Insurance Regulators Call On Justice Department To Block Insurance Mega-Merger
The state's insurance commissioner released a statement saying the proposed merger of major health insurers would hurt consumers.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Connecticut Officials Vote To Launch Ethics Review Of Gov. Dan Malloy's Insurance Regulator
State officials will review conflict-of-interest charges after Gov. Dan Malloy appointed a former Cigna lobbyist to regulate the health insurer's mega-merger.
Anthem And Cigna Boost Spending On Lobbying As Lawmakers Review Merger
Seeking regulatory approval for their deal, insurance giants muster an army of hired guns with ties to state and federal officials.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Connecticut Ethics Officials To Vote On Conflict-Of-Interest Controversy
A Connecticut state panel will examine the merger plans as Gov. Dannel Malloy's appointed insurance commissioner faces conflict-of-interest questions.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Connecticut Gov. Malloy Signs Secrecy Bill That Could Shield Insurance Information From Public Release
A bill backed by insurance companies empowers Connecticut to hide information about its oversight of the insurance industry.
Cigna-Anthem Deal: Democratic And Republican Lawmakers Demand Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy’s Regulator Be Removed From Controversial Merger Review
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has called Cigna-linked state official Katharine Wade a “steady hand” who can guide the insurance merger. But now, even Malloy’s fellow Democrats have doubts.
Obamacare Architect Kathleen Sebelius Questions Proposed Healthcare Insurance Mergers
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says two proposed healthcare insurance mergers “will impact every state, every population.”
Connecticut Rejects Request For Records About Anthem-Cigna Merger
Facing conflict-of-interest allegations, the Connecticut governor’s administration won’t release records on its review of a huge health insurance merger.
Donald Trump Campaign Demands State Department Release Hillary Clinton’s Trade-Related Emails
As feds block an open records request, Donald Trump’s campaign calls Hillary Clinton “the outsourcing candidate” and says “it is essential these emails see the light of day.”
State Department Blocks Release Of Hillary Clinton-Era TPP Emails Until After The Election
As the 2016 candidates battle over trade, the State Department keeps Hillary Clinton’s Trans-Pacific Partnership emails under wraps until after the election.
Connecticut Groups Call For Dan Malloy To Remove Insurance Regulator In Anthem-Cigna Merger
Grassroots groups want Democrat Dannel Malloy to remove Katharine Wade over her ties to Cigna, which is seeking approval from her agency to merge with Anthem.
Will Cigna And Anthem Merge? How Health Insurance Companies Pump Money Into Politics
The art of the deal? Cigna and Anthem are spending big to push regulators to approve a giant merger — one that could drive premiums up and limit treatment and coverage options.
Bernie Sanders Tax And Healthcare Plans: Think Tanks That Released Critical Study Receive Funding From Industries That Would Be Affected
A review of donations to the Brookings Institution and Urban Institute shows they received millions from industries that would be affected by the senator’s healthcare and tax plans.
Obama’s Wall Street Donors Lobby On Taxes As President Has Not Used Executive Action To Close Loophole
The president says he wants to end a Wall Street tax break, but he hasn’t used his power to do it — a refusal that helps his donors.
Wall Street Money: Barney Frank To Oversee Democratic Platform While Running Big Bank
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, now on the board of Signature Bank, was recently named to a top Democratic Party convention slot.
North Carolina Treasurer Will Run State Pension While Serving On Corporate Boards
North Carolina state Treasurer Janet Cowell may set a precedent: running a massive public pension fund while being paid by private corporations.
Before Ending Hudson River Cleanup, General Electric Gave Big Money To New York Lawmakers
A major environmental group says the state’s congressional delegation hasn’t done enough to force GE to clean up the Hudson River.
Rahm Emanuel Donors Were Far Richer And Whiter Than Chicago: Study
To win re-election, Rahm Emanuel relied on supporters who were far wealthier and whiter than his city's populace, data show.
Barack Obama Readies For Final TPP Push, Which Could Benefit Presidential Library Donors
The president renews his push for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a deal that could be popular with hedge funds and industries that have given to his foundation.
Obama’s Controversial Offshore Drilling Proposal Rests On Research Funded By Fossil Fuel Industry
President Obama’s new plan to expand offshore drilling is a reminder of why watchdogs worry when companies support research that drives U.S. policy.
Federal Regulators Let General Electric Quash Shareholder Resolution On Hudson River Pollution
General Electric has given to much of the New York delegation and seems to have been able to wield considerable influence.
Republican Energy Committee Chairs Shutter Fundraising Committee Bankrolled By The Fossil Fuel Industry
Republicans leading Congress’ energy panels used a fundraising committee to raise cash from industries they regulate.
