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Lobbying

A line of people sit on a panel in front of a large crowd. Behind them, the backdrop says "Russia calling!"
Global Politics
How a sanctioned Russian bank wooed Washington
People in crowd hold up cellphones
Global Politics
How Donald Trump ended up at a Bollywood-themed Hindu rally in New Jersey
Attendees line up to meet musician Ted Nugent at a book signing event during the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, Texas, on May 5, 2013.
Global Politics
Gun owners face much higher murder risks, researchers said. Then the NRA silenced them.
An employee at a Seattle co-op stocks produce near a sign supporting a 2013 ballot initiative in Washington state that would have required labeling of GMO foods. The initiative failed, with record amounts of money spent to defeat it.
Business
GMO lobbying is a booming business as labeling laws increase
sunlight
Global Politics
Foreign countries spend millions each year to gain influence in the US. Find out where
Chinese netizens
Global Politics
Embarrassed by the US government shutdown? In China, some are applauding us
Global Politics
Congress acts quickly to make sure pizza remains a vegetable in school lunches
Is There Too Much Corporate Money in Politics?
Ethics Committee: Ensign in Violation of Lobbying Laws
Going Hollywood
Road Rage
The De-Bushification of Regulations