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Pushing Prescriptions: How the Drug Industry Sells Its Agenda at Your Expense

Heather Gehlert, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. July 18, 2008.
Big Pharma is controlling the FDA, politicians and the public airwaves to get to you.

The Revolving Door on K Street

Isaac Fitzgerald, American News Project AlterNet: Video. July 9, 2008.
An in-depth look at the accepted practice of United States Congressmen rolling off of Capitol Hill and into high-paying lobbying jobs.

McCain the Reformer? You've Got to Be Joking

Ari Berman, The Nation. July 1, 2008.
The level of John McCain's ties to lobbyists has reached dizzying proportions.

Donors to Party Conventions Spent Over $800 Million on Federal Campaign Contributions and Lobbying Since 2005

Steve Weissman, Jennifer Sykes, The Campaign Finance Institute. June 19, 2008.
Obama and McCain will star at party nominating conventions that are largely financed by unlimited contributions from corporate treasuries.

Special Report: The Israel Lobby

ZP Heller, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. April 7, 2008.
An in-depth view of one of Washington's most powerful lobbies.

McCain's Lobbying Scandal Defense Falls Apart a Little More

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. February 23, 2008.
I think it's safe to say this is going to get worse for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

The Real McCain: Senator Gets Millions from Lobbyist "Friends" [VIDEO]

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Election 2008. February 22, 2008.
The truth is that he's the DC lobbyists' loyal lapdog.

Why McCain Owes The New York Times a Thank You Card

Marc Cooper, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. February 22, 2008.
The Times, in fact, couldn't have found a moment more favorable for Johnny Mack to let this fearsome cat out of the bag.

Limbaugh Spins NYT Story as a Victory for Hate Radio

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Election 2008. February 21, 2008.
Limbaugh and other right wing shock jocks gloated about McCain's lobbying scandal. Rush said maybe now McCain will see "who his real friends are."

Stray Cock Express: McCain Is Frequently in Bed with Lobbyists

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: Election 2008. February 21, 2008.
It's John Weaver's word versus McCain's word at this point.

McCain Breaks Out Jedi Mind Tricks; Hypnotizes Media

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. February 21, 2008.
When it comes to the press, The Force is strong in Mr. McCain.

McCain and His Lobbyist Lover: The Final Straw for the GOP Base? [VIDEO]

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: Video. February 21, 2008.
Romney campaign supporter Bay Buchanan froths at the mouth over the New York Times revelation that McCain was romantically involved with a lobbyist.

McCain Collected $100,000 from Jack Abramoff's Firm

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. February 12, 2008.
There's nothing illegal about the contributions. But watchdog groups and McCain's opponents view them as more than just politically ironic.

The Real Reason Trent Lott Is Leaving Early

Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 26, 2007.
Matt Corley: Lott seeks to join the "lucrative world of lobbying Congress" before "tougher restrictions" take effect.

Business Booming for Lobbyists Under Investigation for Cozy Ties to California Rep

Kevin Bogardus, The Hill. August 29, 2007.
To get to Jerry Lewis, the GOP's ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee, you have to go through his former aide on K Street.

Life Undercover as One of DC's Sleaziest Lobbyists

Ken Silverstein, Harper's. June 23, 2007.
Would you lobby on behalf of a bloodthirsty dictatorship? Some of DC's most prominent lobby firms wouldn't blink. Prepare to be appalled at the utterly amoral practises of DC's lobbying world as the author exposes Washington's underbelly.