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While Other Pols Dump Tainted Donor's Money, Moran and Lieberman Hold Tight

While other members of Congress rush to dump contributions from a California billionaire who has pleaded guilty in a massive stock fraud case, Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) and Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) say they plan to keep thousands of dollars they received from the man, Henry Samueli, according to Politico. The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics has found that Samueli and his wife, Susan, have given more than $250,000 to federal candidates and committees since the 2000 election cycle.... (Continue)

Wall Street Shake-up Connects to Washington Through Contributions, Personal Investments

Wall Street's grim news has plenty of people worried about their pocketbooks. Lawmakers are among them, not only concerned with how to boost the economy but with their own personal finances tied to companies that are struggling. The richest members of Congress seem to be the most invested in the companies at the center of the Wall Street shake-up.... (Continue)

Obama and McCain Make August a Record Month

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Update: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Lawmakers

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Takeover Costs Congressmen Who Were Invested