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Betsy DeVos and “Biblical Capitalism:” Transcript of Interview at The Gathering 2001
CMD transcribed audio of Betsy and Dick DeVos being interviewed at an event called “The Gathering” in 2001.
Marc Short: Koch Dark-Money Operative Is Trump’s Liaison to Congress
The Koch Brothers are expanding their power in Washington, D.C. via Marc Short, Trump’s Legislative Director.
The DeVos Legacy: Crumbling Schools, Poisoned Water
If Betsy DeVos does unto U.S. as she did unto Michigan, our schools are in big trouble.
Scott Pruitt: Trump’s Pick for EPA
As the U.S. Senate takes up the nomination of Scott Pruitt today, CMD provides the essential bio.
Seema Verma: Trump’s Pick for Medicaid and Medicare Cashes In on “Reform”
Trump is appointing privatizers and profiteers to important posts within the federal government.
Reform Groups Slam Trump COS for Threatening Federal Ethics Director
A letter to Reince Priebus,Donald Trump’s incoming chief of staff, for threats he made against the director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE).
Former Chief Nominations Counsel Opposes Sessions for Attorney General
Written statement of Lisa Graves on behalf of the Center for Media and Democracy submitted to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Tallahassee Mayor Defends Local Democracy from the Gun Lobby
Local democracy will be on trial in Florida Tuesday. The trial is a test of the state’s “super preemption” law.
Koch Astroturf Army Cheers Union Busting in Kentucky
“We can pretty much do whatever we want now!” crowed GOP Kentucky Rep. Jim DeCesare behind closed doors.