Influence of Gas Industry on Politics/Conflict of Interest
Revolving Door-Industry hires Government Regulators & Officials
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Natural-gas companies turn to Ridge to fuel drilling efforts Gov. Ridge lobbyist Pittsburgh Inquirer July 25, 2010
Lobbying
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Legislators calling to lift drilling ban received industry funds Money & Politics 7-10 Money Rules in Battle over Drilling
The same year a powerful republican New York state senator endorsed industry-drafted revisions to gas drilling laws, his law firm represented the largest natural gas producer in the state. When asked whether he found his actions to be a conflict of interest, state Senator George Winner (R-NY) responded, “Not at all.”
- Project Sunlight NY (campaign donations, bills, member items)
- Deep Drilling, Deep Pockets. MARCELLUSSHALESTUDY.PDF–Common Cause, May, 2010
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