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16 Of The World's Richest People Live Right Here In Illinois

Posted 03.04.2013 | Chicago
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In Forbes' recently-released list of the world's billionaires, there were some expected results (Mexican media mogul Carlos Slim and Microsoft's Bill ...

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Fledgling Effort To Force Wealthy Super PAC Donors Out Into The Open Is Underway

The New Republic | Alec MacGillis | Posted 03.29.2012 | Politics
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Thanks to Citizens United and other recent rulings, the nation’s ultra-wealthy have a lot more latitude than they did a few years ago when it comes ...

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The Insufficient Influence of the Wealthy

David Donnelly | Posted 05.14.2012 | Politics
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David Donnelly

We won't solve our economic problems with more influence from people who are able to hire lobbyists or write checks to candidates or super PACs. We'll solve them with more influence from more everyday Americans.

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Billionaire Romney Backer: Super Rich Have 'An Insufficient Influence' On Politics

The Huffington Post | Alana Horowitz | Posted 03.11.2012 | Politics
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A billionaire backer of Mitt Romney said that the wealthy have "an insufficient influence" on politics and policy. In an interview with the Chicago...

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Amanda Terkel

Koch Brothers, Allies Pledge $100 Million At Private Meeting To Beat Obama

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 04.04.2012 | Politics
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WASHINGTON -- At a private three-day retreat in California last weekend, conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch and about 250 to 300 other i...

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