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IRS Scandal Highlights Need for Increased Transparency in Campaign Financing

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

By | Blair Bowie

Democracy Advocate

It’s up to the IRS to ensure that nonprofits are not being used as illicit vehicles to funnel untraceable money into our elections. Unfortunately, the agency’s handling of this responsibility has been thoroughly outrageous, the latest scandal being just the latest example of disturbing action—or, as has been more often the case, inaction.

Democracy

Webinar On "A New Direction" Report

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

By Phineas Baxandall

Senior Analyst for Tax & Budget Policy

Webinar on the report, "A New Direction: Our Changing Relationship with Driving and the Implications for America's Future."

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U.S. PIRG Mourns the Loss of Common Cause President Bob Edgar

Thursday, April 25, 2013

By | Blair Bowie

Democracy Advocate

The movement to create a more equal and participative democracy lost an inspirational and tireless leader this week.

Democracy

The Supreme Court and the High Cost of Rx Drugs

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

By | Laura Etherton

Health Care Policy Analyst

Everyone knows prescription drugs cost much more than they should. But many people are surprised to learn about one of the key ways drug companies keep prices high: Paying off competitors to keep generics off the market. On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case about this very practice.