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Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says he is a capitalist, but he recommends removing money from politics. He says the "ever-expanding" growth of big businesses...
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Ocasio-Cortez's campaign finance has critics crying hypocrisy

30 minutes ago | Boston Herald

By Bill Allison WASHINGTON - Democratic firebrand Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rode into office railing against the influence of big money and hidden donors in U.S. elections. Yet...
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Cuomo says no dice on plan for new NYC-area casinos

1 hour ago | Miami Herald

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the odds of opening new casinos in the New York City area any time soon are not good. The Democrat told reporters Tuesday that he's "skeptical"...
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APNewsBreak: New Mexico governor details social expenses

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New Mexico's Democratic governor has tapped a spending account during her first two months in office for official social and diplomatic obligations for everything from a $3,600...
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More than free money: Here's how long-shot 2020 candidate Andrew Yang would reshape the US economy

1 hour ago | CNBC

Long-shot Democratic candidate Andrew Yang has proposed a $1,000 monthly stipend to Americans ages 18 to 64, but he's looking to tackle other issues.
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State AGs put tech giants on notice: 'Something must be done with these companies. they have become too big'

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Democrat wins special election in Waterloo-area district

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Clyburn: Trump and his family are 'greatest threats to democracy of my lifetime'

4 hours ago | Politico

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Power Up: 2020 Democrats who reject big money are taking a risk

5 hours ago | The Washington Post

Elizabeth Warren won't hold private fundraisers.
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9 Fund-Raisers in 1 Night: Democrats Vow Reform in N.Y., but Money Still Flows

8 hours ago | NY Times

Albany has long been a magnet for back-room influence peddling through lobbyist donations, and that tradition is being upheld with gusto.
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Apple just launched new AirPods with wireless charging and hands-free Siri

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The first trailer of Quentin Tarantino's new movie starring Leonardo...

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Theresa May asks the EU to delay Brexit until June 30

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From behemoth to colossus: Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

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A cockpit voice recording from doomed Lion Air flight shows pilots scoured...

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Prosecutors reportedly offer to drop charges against Robert Kraft in...

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Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

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Google just unveiled Stadia, its ambitious attempt to upend the video game...

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‘Superheroes' contributed to White House's annual economic report

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Facebook is creating a new advertising portal for housing, employment and...

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