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SEC May Require Corporations to Disclose Political Donations
April 25, 2013 | Money & Politics
The SEC says its considering a new rule that would require publicly traded corporations to disclose political spending to their shareholders.
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Make Corporations Disclose Political Donations to Shareholders
April 25, 2013

Bill urges you to tell the SEC what you think about a proposed rule being that would force publicly-traded corporations to disclose political donations.

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Washington’s Revolving Door Keeps Spinning
April 4, 2013 | Money & Politics
The latest person to pass through it is former SEC chair Mary Schapiro.
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Mary Jo White and Richard Cordray Appearing Before Senate Banking Committee
March 12, 2013 | Money & Politics
Two controversial Obama appointees go before the Senate Banking Committee today.
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Bill Moyers Essay: As the SEC Door Revolves
February 15, 2013

Mary Jo White’s appointment illustrates a takeover of government regulatory agencies by the very corporations they’re supposed to keep an eye on. Continue reading

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POGO Sticks It to the SEC
February 15, 2013 | On Democracy

Through Washington’s revolving door go hundreds of former SEC employees who work with the SEC on behalf of corporations the agency is supposed to regulate. Continue reading

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Behind the SEC’s Revolving Door
February 15, 2013 | Q&A
Government watchdog Michael Smallberg discusses the cozy relationship between SEC regulators and the financial players they’re supposed to police.
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Obama Gift Wraps the SEC
February 12, 2013 | Perspectives
David Sirota says Obama's nomination of Mary Jo White to head the SEC perpetuates a history of regulatory capture at the agency.
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After Montana: What’s Next for Campaign Finance Reform?
June 26, 2012 | Money & Politics

After a Supreme Court setback, Citizens United opponents are still working to put voters “back in the driver’s seat” of democracy. Continue reading

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How Many Government Agencies Does It Take to Investigate JPMorgan?
May 23, 2012 | Connecting the Dots

At least five government agencies are investigating JPMorgan Chase’s trading loss, but CEO Jamie Dimon may have little to fear. Continue reading

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