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Midterm Election Campaign Spending Is Up
It's another record year for campaign spending, with special interests unleashed as never before. How does money influence what happens on Capitol Hill? Also, President Obama's Gulf restoration plan is released, and a likely shake-up at the Obama White House.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenIt's another record year for campaign spending, with special interests unleashed as never before. How does money influence what happens on Capitol Hill? Also, President Obama's Gulf restoration plan is released, and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is reportedly poised to leave the White House -- as soon as this Friday.
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3 storiesObama's Gulf Restoration Plan Is Released
The Obama Administration has responded to this summer's Gulf oil spill with an unprecedented plan to convert fines into restoration of the environment and the economy. A new task force will be run by the current head of the EPA. Mark Schleifstein reports for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Read the story8 minMoney and Influence on Capitol Hill
Supreme Court decisions have unleashed a tide of corporate and special-interest spending that is setting records for mid-term election campaigns. Conservatives and liberals are both using new rules to raise buckets of money, but Republicans are getting three times more than Democrats are.
Read the story37 minRahm Emanuel Reportedly Will Step Down This Week
Insiders believe and report that President Obama's Chief of Staff will be leaving on Friday to campaign for Mayor of Chicago. How will the White House and Presidential policies be different without Rahm Emanuel ? Who are the likely candidates to replace him?
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