Lobbyists are distancing themselves from foreign companies partnering on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline after making millions lobbying.

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February 24, 2022
Lobbying firms distance themselves from Russian pipeline after taking in millions


Lobbyists are distancing themselves from foreign companies partnering on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline after making millions lobbying.

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Peter Thiel-tied dark money group helping bankroll super PAC spending on 2022 election

A “dark money” group tied to Peter Thiel steered hundreds of thousands of dollars to a super PAC supporting J.D. Vance in Ohio’s Senate race.

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Members of Congress overseeing payday lending have taken over $3.4 million from the industry

Members of Congress currently tasked with regulating payday lending collectively received over $3.4 million from the industry.

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Over $560 million in campaign contributions flooded 2022 Senate races in first year of midterm election cycle

More than $560 million in campaign contributions poured into Senate races during the first year of the 2022 midterm election cycle.

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