Read more political donations stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/23556/political-donations.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 6:07:35 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73879/disaffected-right-left-close-purse-strings-to-parties.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFrustrated voters are letting Congressional Democrats and Republicans know how they feel—by opening their mouths and closing their pocketbooks. One Dem blogger, miffed at the DNC for perceived inaction in the Maine gay marriage fight, has proposed a boycott on donations to the national committee: “Clearly, money talks." GOP...http://www.newser.com/story/73879/disaffected-right-left-close-purse-strings-to-parties.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 12 Nov 2009 9:42:16 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72569/fundraising-looms-large-on-obamas-schedule.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn between massive federal bailouts and health reform, President Obama has spent a lot of time rustling up cash for Democrats this year, with tonight marking his 26th fundraiser. George W. Bush, by contrast, headlined only six fundraisers in his first year. But that was before McCain-Feingold capped how much...http://www.newser.com/story/72569/fundraising-looms-large-on-obamas-schedule.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 26 Oct 2009 11:37:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70808/health-bill-author-baucus-reaps-15m-from-industry.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIt's no secret that Capitol Hill is awash in money from the health-care industry but the amounts involved are far larger than many realize, according to a new report from a watchdog group. The Sunlight Foundation found that many senators—especially Montana Democrat Max Baucus, chair of the Senate Finance...http://www.newser.com/story/70808/health-bill-author-baucus-reaps-15m-from-industry.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 02 Oct 2009 3:21:49 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69762/court-rescinds-cap-on-political-spending-by-nonprofits.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA federal appeals court today rescinded FEC limits on “soft money,” the Washington Post reports. The federal regulations had required that funds used by a nonprofit to influence a federal election be drawn from “hard money” accounts—individual contributions of “hard money” are capped at $5,000. The court agreed...http://www.newser.com/story/69762/court-rescinds-cap-on-political-spending-by-nonprofits.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 18 Sep 2009 16:15:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/65173/blue-dogs-raking-in-campaign-donations.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBlue Dog Democrats may be ticking off President Obama and party leaders with their opposition to health care overhaul, but the move is doing wonders for their campaign coffers, reports CQ Politics. The Blue Dog Political Action Committee has pulled in $1.1 million for the 2010 races, more than...http://www.newser.com/story/65173/blue-dogs-raking-in-campaign-donations.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 23 Jul 2009 20:42:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64481/palins-haul-from-small-donors-echoes-obama-silver.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe nearly $1 million raised by Sarah Palin’s political action committee this year is not in itself all that impressive, writes Nate Silver for FiveThirtyEight.com. After all, her figures are dwarfed by Republican players with significantly less star power. But Palin’s fundraising numbers reveal a true strength: A full...http://www.newser.com/story/64481/palins-haul-from-small-donors-echoes-obama-silver.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 15 Jul 2009 14:45:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64315/palin-pac-fund-reaches-1m.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSarah Palin's political action committee has received almost $1 million dollars since she created it at the end of January, the Anchorage Daily News reports. The fund—which Palin plans to use to spread her message and campaign for chosen candidates across the country—has received $200,000 in donations...http://www.newser.com/story/64315/palin-pac-fund-reaches-1m.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 14 Jul 2009 1:19:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55428/stalled-minn-senate-race-a-home-run-for-fundraisers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFor some political fundraisers, the longer the Franken-Coleman race barrels onward, the better: it’s helping them pull down huge sums, Politico reports. Groups from both parties are hitting up their constituents for cash, using the Minnesota race to spark sympathy. “We need to expose these illicit attempts to steal the...http://www.newser.com/story/55428/stalled-minn-senate-race-a-home-run-for-fundraisers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 06 Apr 2009 9:21:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/53743/aigs-money-lined-pockets-in-washington.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagChris Dodd has been a major AIG critic of late, but the Senate Banking chairman also has the uncomfortable distinction of being the politician to benefit the most from the insurer’s generosity, the Wall Street Journal reports. AIG employees have donated $280,000 to Dodd over the years, including $104,...http://www.newser.com/story/53743/aigs-money-lined-pockets-in-washington.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 19 Mar 2009 9:51:25 CDT