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Trevor Potter on the Money in Politics Disaster

via Moyers & Company You may remember Trevor Potter as the powerhouse Washington lawyer who made Stephen Colbert famous by helping the ambitious satirist create a political action committee which enabled him to strike fear (but little loathing) into the…

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The difference between Super PACs and Dark Money groups

From the Sunlight Foundation: After an investigative report by The Washington Post revealed several super PACs acting in support of his campaign, Donald Trump acted swiftly, condemning the activities of the super PACs and ordering his attorneys to send cease…

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GOP Govs Take Cue from Obama on How to Push Policy

From the Center for Public Integrity:   Two Republican governors are copying an unusual tactic from President Barack Obama’s political playbook: using pet political groups seeded by donors to push policies, not just candidates. Political organizations tied to Illinois Gov….

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Illinois Budget Deal Unlikely Before 2016

From the Associated Press via the Chicago Sun-Times: Much attention is being focused on a Dec. 1 sit-down between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders as Illinois approaches the five-month mark without a state budget. But there are other dates…

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Illinois Sunshine is now on Capitol Fax!

ICPR is proud to team with Rich Miller and Capitol Fax to provide our great Illinois Sunshine data on Capitol Fax! Scroll down on the right side and let us know what you think.   See the new collaboration

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In 2016, Integrity of Our Democracy at Stake

Via Brennan Center for Justice: “While it may feel like it has been going on forever, the 2016 election is one year from now. The presidency is at stake, of course. Control of the Senate, of state legislatures, and even…

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Morning Spin: Emanuel Heading to China

Via Chicago Tribune: “A group of self-styled good government groups that is behind the Dec. 1 meeting of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the four legislative leaders is saying forget the public small talk and get down to resolving the…

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