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Federal Joyce probe reaches into state House with subpoena
BOSTON – U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Carmen Ortiz subpoenaed records from the Massachusetts House of Representatives as part of an investigation into…
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News and analysis on campaign finance, including political donations, fundraising, spending, disclosure laws, campaign finance reform, and the money influencing elections in Massachusetts and across America.
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Democrats mirror GOP in using targeted funding loophole
BOSTON – Records show that a campaign finance loophole Massachusetts Democrats have accused Republicans like Gov. Charlie Baker of exploiting has worked out…
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Weld may pass anti-Trump muster but can he win Libertarians?
BOSTON – Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, tapped as a running mate by Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson, is no fan of…
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Clinton directs cash to 2016 Senate battlegrounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton, seeking a governing Democratic coalition if she wins the White House, is pumping millions of dollars into key…
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Trump comes to financial rescue for Christie, NJ GOP
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is helping dig former rival Gov. Chris Christie and the New Jersey…
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Rep. Fattah took illegal loan for Philly mayor’s race, US says
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah took an illegal $1 million loan to prop up an ailing mayoral bid and obtained…
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Trump abandons self-funding, courts big donors
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The billionaire presidential candidate who prides himself on paying his own way and bashed his competition for relying on…
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Baker steps away from letter soliciting donations
BOSTON – Defending himself against accusations that his campaign team was trying to sell access to special interest donors, Gov. Charlie Baker on…
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Pro-Clinton super PAC reports $11.7 million March haul
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deep-pocketed Democratic super PAC backing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reported bringing in more than $11.7…
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Rubio financial backers begin to reconsider
TAMPA, Florida (AP) — Just when Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio needs them the most, big-dollar contributors from the party's…
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Sen. Joyce won’t seek re-election amid FBI, IRS probe
BOSTON – Embattled state Sen. Brian Joyce won't seek re-election this year, announcing his plans on Twitter barely a week…
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Sen. Brian Joyce’s law office raided by FBI, IRS as probes widen
BOSTON – An investigation into state Sen. Brian Joyce has expanded beyond the Massachusetts Ethics Commission to the FBI and the IRS, as…
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Ayotte, Hassan clash over ‘People’s Pledge’ in NH Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. – The "People's Pledge," conjured up by then-U.S. Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts, attempted…
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Presidential super PACs lost steam in late 2015
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has opened his wallet in a big way for his presidential bid. Billionaires are filling the coffers of…
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Baker leads Mass. elected officials cashing in on new limit
BOSTON — A 2014 change in the state's campaign finance law has delivered a cash windfall for top elected officials in…
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Warren bashing Citizens United echoes Sanders more than Clinton
WASHINGTON – She has yet to deliver her coveted endorsement, but Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's floor speech Thursday made it clear…
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Sen. Joyce takes steps to make amends for dirty laundry
BOSTON – State Sen. Brian Joyce of Milton has made a $3,367 personal donation to charity to resolve the use of campaign…
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Trump at Brown ‘BBQ’ tears into Cruz over loans, ‘NY values’
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Blinding snow didn't prevent Donald Trump supporters from flocking to a Toyota dealership's showroom by…
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Trump picking winners often backed Democrats with cash – until 2012
There was a moment during Tuesday night's Republican presidential debate when the leading candidate, billionaire developer Donald Trump, waxed poetic…
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Sanders knocks Clinton, GOP rivals on finances, terrorism
HAMPTON, N.H. – Bernie Sanders brought his populist road show to coastal New Hampshire Tuesday, where the Democratic presidential candidate took aim…
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Fiorina reportedly raises $7 million after strong debate performances
WASHINGTON — A campaign aide says Carly Fiorina has raised almost $7 million for her Republican presidential bid in the past three months.…
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Boston 2024 to buy insurance for summer games
Written by Andy Metzger STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JULY 22, 2015…..Once billed as the most walkable Olympic Games, Boston 2024 is now…
