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Voting & Elections 02.6.2018

Redistricting Reform Advances in Ohio Legislature

The national drive for redistricting reform continues to gain momentum.

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Ethics & Accountability 02.6.2018

Cashing In

Two news items this morning bring more evidence that President Trump and his family have turned the White House into a personal profit center.

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Voting & Elections 02.5.2018

A Good Day for Pennsylvania

Justice Samuel Alito has declined to stay a Pennsylvania Supreme Court order requiring the state to end gerrymandering of congressional districts

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Money & Influence 02.5.2018

Payday!

The payday lending industry is gaining new freedom to exploit Americans who have weak credit and need quick cash.

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Money & Influence 02.2.2018

Friday Grab Bag

Washington is focused on the Nunes memo today, but there’s plenty of other things going on.

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