CMD joined 120 other groups in a letter to Senate leadership and the Senate Judiciary Committee calling for scrutiny of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch’s stance on big money in politics.
Democracy
Gorsuch Confirmation Process Too Important to Rush
The crisis of legitimacy over the White House will spread to the Supreme Court if there is a rush on Gorsuch.
GOP Admits ACA Repeal Will Target Mandate Requiring Prenatal Coverage
In call with GOP allies, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said ACA’s Essential Benefits Package will be on the chopping block.
Ryan Fundraised with Health Insurance Lobbyists before His PowerPoint
Just hours before Paul Ryan held a presser to sell his health insurance “reform” bill, he was doing something else: fundraising.
Pruitt Emails Show Close Ties to the Koch-Funded ALEC
Emails reveal close ties between former Oklahoma AG Scott Pruitt, ALEC and the Kochs’ Americans for Prosperity Group.
Excerpts: Sessions Condemned Perjury as Impeachable Offense
During the Senate impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, then-Senator Sessions made several statements about lying under oath, or perjury, as grounds for impeachment.
Sessions Lied Under Oath and Must Resign
Sessions’ credibility is shot as the nation’s top law enforcement officer, and he should step aside.
Secret Scott Walker John Doe Leak Inquiry Underway
Legal questions are raised by the Wisconsin Attorney General’s activities.
GOP Lawmakers Duck Town Halls, But Still Make Time to Meet with Campaign Donors
Many of the same congressional Republicans who are ducking their constituents by refusing to hold town hall events during this week’s recess are actively offering to meet with donors – for a fee.
Reformers Call for Sessions Recusal in Russian Interference Investigations
Reform groups and ethics experts say Department of Justice regulations require AG Jeff Sessions to recuse himself based on his personal and political ties to Trump, his campaign, and White House staff.