…Chamber’s luxurious conferences, the lobbyists and staff of state and local chambers are wined, dined, and indoctrinated with special-interest talking points. The U.S. Chamber’s “Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100”…
Chambers of Commerce Exposed by CMD
…a backgrounder on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the state chambers of commerce. Here is CMD’s press release summarizing key information about the materials. Here is some analysis of…
Highlights of Luntz Poll of American CEOs Shows Broad Support for Progressive Policies
…of commerce get on message about the national political agenda of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest and most influential lobbying forces in America. According to its…
Exposed: Most CEOs Support Paid Sick Leave, Increased Minimum Wage, and More But Chamber Lobbyists Told How to “Combat” These Measures
…U.S. Chamber of Commerce or match the profile of executives that the chambers would want to attract. In all, 73% were CEOs or owners; more than half (59%) had revenues…
WAR on Voters: Big Money Streams into WI Supreme Court Race with No Disclosure
…and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), have yet to report any spending on the current race. The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign is not the only group that suspects these groups are…
Flint Is a Casualty in the Right Wing’s War on Local Democracy
…local democracy in Michigan, which has been orchestrated by a network of “think tanks” and committees backed by the billionaire DeVos family, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Kochs, and…
Barring Plastic Bag Bans, another ALEC Law Takes Aim at Local Democracy
…and Commerce (WMC) is the state chapter of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) is the state chapter of the National Restaurant Association; both national…
Reporters’ Guide: Federal Contractors with History of OSHA Violations Battle New Safety Rules
…torn apart. For too long, many corporations have taken a cavalier attitude to worker safety, but when these corporations are federal contractors paid by U.S. taxpayers, the public demands a…
Koch-Fueled Playbook against Working Families Exposed by CMD
…what they want in federal, state, and local elections and the changes to our laws that come with victory. David and Charles Koch’s billionaires’ club–dubbed the “Freedom Partners Chamber of…
“National School Choice Week” Fueled by Major Right-Wing Funders and Corporate Lobby Groups
…and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—many of which have ties to the Koch brothers’ political network. David Koch ran for Vice President in 1980 on a platform that included privatizing…