Andrew Wheeler, a coal lobbyist, is the nominee for deputy administrator at the EPA. His confirmation vote is expected on Wednesday.
Featured Investigations
The ALEC Emperor’s New Clothes
North Carolina State Rep. Jason Saine Is ALEC’s National Chairman.
Why Are Railroads Funding ALEC?
Hint: Koch Industries is one of their biggest customers
Fracking Lobbyists Plan to Spend Big at Trump Hotel
The fracking lobby will host its annual “Congressional Call-Up” event at the Trump International Hotel in March.
Chicago’s “Independent” Project Six Funded By Illinois Policy Institute
CMD uncovers that Faisal Khan’s Project Six is funded almost totally by the Illinois Policy Institute.
Contempt of Court: Trump’s Judicial Blitz Betrays His Hostility to Rule of Law
Some of Trump’s most egregious nominees have dropped out, but his onslaught on the judiciary is very dangerous.
‘Influence Watch’ Website Launched: Berman, ALEC, Heartland Copy CMD’s Sourcewatch.org Site
Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
Fearing 2018 Democratic Wave, Right-Wing Lobbyists Are Mobilizing Against a $15 Minimum Wage Push
Rick Berman, a corporate lobbyist, is busy mobilizing business groups to go on “offense” with the aim of killing minimum wage hikes.
Carrying Water for the Kochs, Mackinac Center Misleads on Professional Licensing
The Koch brothers have been on a tear, demanding the roll back of occupational licensing in states, claiming that “government overreach” is creating “barriers to opportunity” for average Americans.
ALEC Gives Top Award to Legislator Jailed for Trying to Sneak Loaded Gun on a Plane
Colorado State Representative Lori Saine (R-63) arrested in route to American Legislative Exchange Council States & Nation Policy Summit in Nashville