Political Action Committees
WASHINGTON - Justice Department prosecutors made it clear in private discussions in recent months that once-prominent lobbyist Paul Magliocchetti could limit his legal exposure if he cooperated fully in a criminal investigation that could eventually spell trouble for members of Congress.
AUSTIN, Texas - Brothers Charles and Sam Wyly, born a year apart during the Great Depression, almost always have been joined at the hip.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. - A North Carolina judge said Wednesday he was willing to order John Edwards to testify in a lawsuit about a sex tape involving the two-time presidential candidate.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas is giving money received from Goldman Sachs' political action committee for her re-election bid to charity as the investment bank faces federal fraud charges.
WASHINGTON - Two court decisions Friday are likely to help set the ground rules for 2010 election fundraising: The Republican Party lost its bid to raise unlimited contributions, while a conservative group won approval to raise big donations for ads but must regularly disclose its givers.
