Washington Intelligence Unit
Tom Hamburger and Peter Wallsten of the Washington bureau unlock the links between special interests, big money and the legislation that passes Congress.
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Obama’s overhaul fight is being won by the industry, experts say. The end result may be a financial ‘bonanza.’
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The White House is accused of protecting pharmaceutical companies to win their support for healthcare reform.
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An $80-billion pact with the pharmaceutical industry intended to advance the administration’s healthcare reform goals has instead created confusion and discord.
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Newly released documents show Bush’s top political aide focused on GOP calls to oust New Mexico’s top U.S. prosecutor. Other Bush aides lobbied the Justice Dept. on other issues, the documents show.
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The pharmaceutical industry, once condemned by the president as a source of healthcare problems, has become a White House partner.
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The independence of the bailout overseer is at issue as a GOP senator demands data from the White House.
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Some observers worry about White House meddling in a database on the dangers of industrial chemicals.
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Environmentalists feel betrayed by Obama as mines are approved.
