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Power in Los Angeles isn't what it used to be. Once, men like Harry and Norman Chandler, former publishers of the L.A. Times and economic oligarchs, wielded enormous political and economic influence across the entire basin. Today, power is diffuse,...

Hillel Aron http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/haron Power in Los Angeles isn't what it used to be. Once, men like Harry and Norman Chandler, former publishers of the L.A. Times and economic oligarchs, wielded enormous political and economic influence across the entire basin. Today, power is diffuse,......

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While the controversy over Medicare raged on, insurance PACs and others quietly funded Paul Ryan's campaign

Olga Khazan http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/okhazan While the controversy over Medicare raged on, insurance PACs and others quietly funded Paul Ryan's campaign

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Over a year after its conclusion, the Citizens United case continues to shape Washington politics for better or worse, say Washington players.

Catherine Cloutier http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/ccloutier Over a year after its conclusion, the Citizens United case continues to shape Washington politics for better or worse, say Washington players.

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It turns out the only consumer product mentioned in the U.S. Constitution is alcohol. That mundane factoid is now on the minds of Congress after a bill tied up with the fuzzy business of buying alcohol recently resurfaced in the House of Representatives.

John Guenther http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/jguenther It turns out the only consumer product mentioned in the U.S. Constitution is alcohol. That mundane factoid is now on the minds of Congress after a bill tied up with the fuzzy business of buying alcohol recently resurfaced in the House of Representatives.

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Those in Congress opposed to what they call ObamaCare earlier vowed to repeal the health care reform law. Now they'll settle for defunding it.

Jessica Porter http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/jporter Those in Congress opposed to what they call ObamaCare earlier vowed to repeal the health care reform law. Now they'll settle for defunding it.

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The pro-Israel lobby is one of the most powerful in American politics. And it faces little or no opposition.

Madeleine Scinto http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/mscinto The pro-Israel lobby is one of the most powerful in American politics. And it faces little or no opposition.

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With the old practice of earmarking off limits in one house of Congress, legislators are finding new ways to trade influence. Namely, phonemarking.

Jessica Flores http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/jflores With the old practice of earmarking off limits in one house of Congress, legislators are finding new ways to trade influence. Namely, phonemarking.

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The organization, which provides health care and abortions at reduced prices, faces the threat of federal defunding.

Olga Khazan http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/okhazan The organization, which provides health care and abortions at reduced prices, faces the threat of federal defunding.

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Giving money to a campaign does not equal outright vote-buying, but Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Kan., does appear to have an agenda closely in line with that of his biggest contributors.

Madeleine Scinto http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/mscinto Giving money to a campaign does not equal outright vote-buying, but Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Kan., does appear to have an agenda closely in line with that of his biggest contributors.

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Despite the recent scare over nuclear power following the crisis in Japan, legislators in both houses of Congress are insisting that U.S. power plants are safe. But how much of that support is based on hard facts and how much on financial influence?

Amy Silverstein http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/asilverstein Despite the recent scare over nuclear power following the crisis in Japan, legislators in both houses of Congress are insisting that U.S. power plants are safe. But how much of that support is based on hard facts and how much on financial influence?

Read the full article tag:www.kcet.org,2011:/shows/socal_connected/undertheinfluence//1269.31466 2011-03-23T02:02:03Z 2011-03-31T18:37:13Z

With 27 years helming his own firm and as president of the American League of Lobbyists, Howard Marlowe knows the trade. And he's sharing some secrets.

Hillel Aron http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/haron With 27 years helming his own firm and as president of the American League of Lobbyists, Howard Marlowe knows the trade. And he's sharing some secrets.

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As plans roll out for the first phase of California's High Speed Rail, a 120-mile stretch from just north of Fresno to just south of Bakersfield, agricultural growers are organizing to derail those plans. Many fear the finalized plans will cut through their farmland, devalue their property and undercut a $36 billion industry.

Jessica Flores http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/jflores As plans roll out for the first phase of California's High Speed Rail, a 120-mile stretch from just north of Fresno to just south of Bakersfield, agricultural growers are organizing to derail those plans. Many fear the finalized plans will cut through their farmland, devalue their property and undercut a $36 billion industry.

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Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee want to squash the EPA's ability to regulate CO2 emissions. Last year, those members received millions in campaign contributions from the energy sector that stands to benefit from strait jacketing the EPA.

Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee want to squash the EPA's ability to regulate CO2 emissions. Last year, those members received millions in campaign contributions from the energy sector that stands to benefit from strait jacketing the EPA.

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The 2012 elections are expected to break new records in campaign finance. Here's a look at where that money comes from and how it's used.

John Guenther http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/jguenther The 2012 elections are expected to break new records in campaign finance. Here's a look at where that money comes from and how it's used.

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