Planned Parenthood Backers

RNC Donors

Chuck Schumer Donors

Career

Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=Career&cid=n00001093&type=I

Top Contributors

Citigroup Inc. $432, 500

Paul, Weiss et al $299, 450

Ernst & Young $225, 500

Bear Steams $225, 350

Merrill Lynch $221, 150

Schulte, Roth & Zabel $200, 100

Credit Suisse First Boston $197, 044

Lehman Brothers $181, 450

JPMorgan Chase & Co. $179, 200

Bob Menendez Donors

Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=Career&type=I&cid=N00000699&newMem=N&recs=20

Michael Bennet Donors

Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=Career&type=I&cid=N00030608&newMem=N&recs=20

Companies Lobbying the Most

Top Spenders (1998-2015)

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Marco Rubio Donors

1	Goldman Sachs				$53,200	$48,200	$5,000
2	Microsoft Corp				$33,100	$24,100	$9,000
3	Wiley Rein Llp				$25,840	$25,840	$0
4	Fanjul Corp				$25,200	$25,200	$0
5	Rooney Holdings				$24,300	$24,300	$0
6	KKR & Co				$21,800	$21,800	$0
7	Full Sail				$19,850	$19,850	$0
8	Akin, Gump et al				$17,250	$5,250	$12,000
9	Cellular Telecom & Internet Assn				$15,500	$0	$15,500
10	Citizens for Prosperity in America Today				$15,000	$0	$15,000
10	Cummins-American Corp				$15,000	$10,000	$5,000
10	G&C Concrete Construction				$15,000	$15,000	$0
13	Carnival Corp				$14,500	$12,500	$2,000
13	Northeast Remsco Construction				$14,500	$14,500	$0
15	Wells Fargo				$14,400	$4,400	$10,000
16	USAA				$13,600	$3,600	$10,000
17	Blackstone Group				$13,400	$7,400	$6,000
18	Sequoia Capital				$13,000	$13,000	$0
19	WPP Group				$12,250	$9,750	$2,500
20	National Pain Institute				$12,000	$12,000	$

Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cid=N00030612

Goldman Sachs, MCM Corp, NextEra Energy, Sun Capital Partners, GEO Group, Koch Industries

Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/here-s-where-marco-rubio-gets-his-campaign-money-204131516.html

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Organizing For Action Donors and Buddies

Newsweb Corp Source: http://swampland.time.com/2013/11/11/obamas-grassroots-moneybags-the-top-19-organizing-for-action-donors/

Lockheed Martin, Citi, and Duke Energy Source: http://hotair.com/archives/2013/01/25/not-all-democrats-are-pleased-about-this-new-organizing-for-action-thing/

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Pushers for McCain-Feingold

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Companies Using Temp/Staffing Agencies a Lot

Wal Mart, Gwabbit, AOL, Unilever, General Motors, PepsiCo Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/07/08/us-companies-increasingly-turning-to-temporary-workers-to-fill-positions/

John McCain Donors

Career

Source: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=Career&cid=n00006424

Top 10 Presidential Campaign Donors

Source: http://humanevents.com/2008/06/19/top-10-john-mccain-campaign-donors/

Paul Ryan Donors

Top 10 Organizations Funding

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Companies Using Foxconn

MoveOn.org Buddies

American Constitution Society

Americans United for Change

Campaign to Defend America

Environment 2004

Free Press

National Committee for an Effective Congress

Natural Resources Defense Council

Townhouse

United for Peace and Justice

VoteVets.org

Win Without War

Source: http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/MoveOn

Funders

Source: http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/printgroupProfile.asp?grpid=6201

Trey Gowdy Donors

Career

2016

1	Tindall Corp				$10,800	$10,800	$0
2	Harrison, White et al				$10,750	$10,750	$0
3	UBS AG				$10,000	$0	$10,000
4	General Electric				$6,000	$0	$6,000
5	Extended Stay America				$5,400	$5,400	$0
5	Johnson Development				$5,400	$5,400	$0
7	Right To Rise PAC				$5,200	$0	$5,200
8	American Resort Development Assn				$5,000	$0	$5,000
8	Appalachian Engineered Floors				$5,000	$5,000	$0
8	Crg Recycling Co				$5,000	$5,000	$0
8	White's Exxon Service Station				$5,000	$5,000	$0
12	AFLAC Inc				$3,500	$0	$3,500
13	AT&T Inc				$3,000	$0	$3,000
14	Bassaidai Inc				$2,700	$2,700	$0
14	Main Street Forest Products				$2,700	$2,700	$0
14	Milliken & Co				$2,700	$2,700	$0
17	Dove Transportation				$2,600	$2,600	$0
18	American Institute of CPAs				$2,500	$0	$2,500
18	Associated Builders & Contractors				$2,500	$0	$2,500
18	California Dairies Inc				$2,500	$0	$2,500
18	Community Financial Services Assn				$2,500	$0	$2,500
18	Deloitte LLP				$2,500	$0	$2,500
18	Grupo Salinas				$2,500	$0	$2,500
18	National Council of Textile Orgs				$2,500	$0	$2,500
18	White Oak Inc				$2,500	$2,500	$0

2014

1	PI Holdings Ii				$10,400	$10,400	$0
2	American Crystal Sugar				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	American Resort Development Assn				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	CSX Corp				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	Deloitte LLP				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	Duke Energy				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	Every Republican is Crucial PAC				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	National Auto Dealers Assn				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	National Cable & Telecommunications Assn				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	UBS AG				$10,000	$0	$10,000
11	Boeing Co				$8,000	$0	$8,000
11	General Electric				$8,000	$0	$8,000
13	AFLAC Inc				$7,500	$0	$7,500
13	American Bankers Assn				$7,500	$0	$7,500
13	Koch Industries				$7,500	$0	$7,500
13	National Assn of Insurance & Financial Advisors				$7,500	$0	$7,500
13	Scana Corp				$7,500	$0	$7,500
18	Honeywell International				$7,054	$0	$7,054
19	Grupo Elektra				$7,000	$7,000	$0
19	Home Depot				$7,000	$0	$7,000

2012

1	Blue Cross/Blue Shield				$14,394	$4,500	$9,894
2	Deloitte LLP				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	Every Republican is Crucial PAC				$10,000	$0	$10,000
2	National Auto Dealers Assn				$10,000	$0	$10,000
5	Honeywell International				$9,500	$0	$9,500
6	Podesta Group				$8,800	$8,800	$0
7	American Bankers Assn				$7,500	$0	$7,500
7	American Resort Development Assn				$7,500	$0	$7,500
7	Koch Industries				$7,500	$0	$7,500
7	Publix Super Markets				$7,500	$0	$7,500
11	BASF SE				$7,000	$0	$7,000
11	Fluor Corp				$7,000	$0	$7,000
11	National Beer Wholesalers Assn				$7,000	$0	$7,000
11	Tindall Corp				$7,000	$7,000	$0
15	Inman Mills				$6,500	$4,000	$2,500
15	Scana Corp				$6,500	$0	$6,500
17	American Society of Anesthesiologists				$6,000	$0	$6,000
17	General Electric				$6,000	$0	$6,000
17	Investment Co Institute				$6,000	$0	$6,000
17	National Assn of Realtors				$6,000	$0	$6,000
17	PricewaterhouseCoopers				$6,000	$0	$6,000

These table list the top donors to this candidate in the various election cycles. The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organizations' PACs, their individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families.Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Enviro-Statist Backers

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Center for American Progress, Environmental Defense Fund, Wal Mart, Sam’s Club, The Nature Conservancy, Lexus, Toyota, Forest Stewardship Council, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, BICEP (Businesses for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy), Mars Inc., Samsung, NBCUniversal, T-Mobile, U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), General Electric, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, Motorola Mobility, La Senza, Limited Brands, Ernst & Young, Earthwatch, Victoria’s Secret, Bath and Body Works, PINK, Henri Bendel, General Motors, Ceres, Best Buy, Allstate, Starbucks, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Visa, CVS, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace, UN Environmental Programme, Bank of America, New York Mercantile Exchange’s Green Exchange, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, Johnson & Johnson, Sierra Club, EarthJustice, National Wildlife Fund, Nike, Hurley, Tostitos, Kellogg Corporate Citizenship Fund, Kellogg Company, Converse, Walt Disney Company, Deutsche Bank, Natural Resource Defense Council, Levi Strauss, Dockers, General Mills, Delta Airlines, World Economic Forum, Hewlett-Packard, ABC News, Morgan Stanley, AT&T, 3M, Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps, Xerox, Intel, Groupon, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company, eBay, PayPal, Business for Innovative Climate, Ben & Jerry’s, Unilever, IKEA, Chicago Climate Exchange, The Climate Registry, Safeway, Gap Inc, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, Athleta, and Intermix, Staples, Dow Chemical, Avon, Freddie Mac, Dell, ExxonMobil, BP, Shell Oil, Jiffy Lube, British Airways, Sprint, Fox Home Entertainment, 21st Century Fox, REI, Alaska Airlines, Chrysler, Macy’s, UPS, EarthShare, Belk, Honda, Adidas, YUM! Brands Foundation, Taco Bell, Intuit, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Energizer Holdings Inc, Scripps Networks Interactive, Environmental Media Association, Kimberly-Clark, L’Oreal, Lancôme, Caterpillar, IBM, DuPont, H-E-B, Conservation International, Sony, Symantec, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Discover Financial Services, BB&T, McDonald’s, National Wildlife Federation, J. Crew, Johnson Controls, Lego Group, The Body Shop, Baskin Robbins, Dunkin’ Brand, Nestle, Lowe’s, Dunkin Donuts, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, American Express, Meijer

Oregon Interfaith Power and Light Churches

Church Global Warming Groups

Source: http://www.emoregon.org/global_warming.php

The Nature Conservancy Buddies

Source: http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/printgroupProfile.asp?grpid=7221

Source: http://www.nature.org/about-us/working-with-companies/companies-we-work-with/

NW Energy Coalition Members

Wilderness Society Buddies

Green America Anti-Coal Groups

National Groups

During their eleven-month 2006-7 Energy at the Crossroads Tour of eight southeastern states, The Canary Coalition, in collaboration with Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) is incorporating entertainment and education to raise awareness of air pollution and nuclear issues facing the Smoky Mountain region, and promoting theEnergy Future Resolution,http://www.canarycoalition.org/Tour/Resolve.htm

Citizens Coal Council is a federation of grassroots member groups in the coalfields of the United States. We are a national organization solely dedicated to building citizen power to challenge and change the environmental practices of the coal industry.  As the Citizens Coal Council’s membership has grown, so have the issues that our members work on. Members are impacted at every stage of the coal cycle -- from mining, to coal burning, coal bed methane development and disposal of toxic power plant waste. CCC now works with all these issues to improve the capacity and power of our members.

Citizens Coal Council has been involved in actions against Peabody and Massey Energy.

Clean Air Task Force 
“Clean air and healthy environment through scientific research, public education and legal advocacy.”  

Clean Air Task Force is made up of an expert group of senior scientists, lawyers, MBA’s, economists and public outreach professionals. Joining together to delve deeply into the issues of air quality on local, state and national levels, this organization believes it is important to educate citizens, industry, communities, lawmakers and the media on the “science and economics of clean air policies through fact-based and locally appropriate advocacy.”

Clean Air Task Force provides excellent tools for activists, including state and regional resources, legal and legislative advocacy, and info on diesel pollution, international air quality, power sector and state climate issues.

Clean Water Action (CWA)

With over 700,000 members working for clean, safe and affordable water, Clean Water Action is the leading organization on many fronts to prevent pollution that threatens the health of Americans, to create environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. This national citizens’ organization unites grassroots groups to support campaigns that elect environmental candidates, in hopes of solving problems in America’s diverse communities. Some of their most recent campaigns include, reduction of Mercury, safer substitutes for toxic chemicals, threats caused buy outdated electric power-plants.

An education campaign aimed at teaching Americans about the issues surrounding global warming, Clear the Air unites policy experts, national environmental groups and grassroots organizations to pressure government agencies, elected officials, media and the public to support and enforce stricter pollution controls. They connect citizens with current news briefs on issues concerning climate change, provide scientific evidence from various independent international studies and answer the questions “Why should I be concerned?” and “What can I do to be a part of the solution?”

Informing citizens about the earth’s many environmental problems and the solutions, the National Environmental Trust reports on the most current issues in the fight to preserve and protect our planet. Climate Change is at the top of their list, investigating hurricane intensity in relation to the earth’s warming, monitoring federal legislation, following research in sensitive habitat survival, monitoring seasonal shifts, giving background for political nominees and providing tips on how you can make a difference. Their proactive national campaign is a great way to take action online, find facts and keep up with the latest research and info.

California

The mission of California Interfaith Power and Light (CIPL) is to be faithful stewards of Creation by responding to global warming through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. This ministry intends to protect the earth's ecosystems, safeguard public health, and ensure sufficient, sustainable energy for all.

With statistics as alarming as “By the age of two months, Los Angeles-area infants have already inhaled enough toxic pollutants to reach the EPA lifetime limit for cancer risk,” one understands the urgency for Coalition for Clean Air efforts in advocating for responsible public health policy, providing expert technical and educational resources and encouraging diverse community involvement.  Directing their focus to four major areas: Transportation Program, Climate Change and Energy Program, Public Health and Air Toxics Program and Educational Program. Find out how you can join the fight for cleaner more healthful air by visiting the Coalition for Clean Air online.

East Coast

Proudly educating individuals on the dangerous trend of global warming in order to encourage the use of energy-efficient products and renewable energy sources, CCAN hopes to lessen the region’s impact on the climate. Take action or find out the area’s most current climate issues by visiting their ultra-informative webpage. CCAN posts upcoming events, proposed legislation, news, factsheets and ways to get involved.

“PennFuture works to create a just future where nature, communities and the economy thrive.” The Philadelphia Inquirercalled PennFuture the state's leading environmental organization . Working hard to increase renewable power, halt damage from coal mining, reduce pollution that causes global warming, enforce environmental laws and advocatefor the transformation of public policy and public opinion are just a few of the many goals PennFuture sets its sites on.

Visit the organization'swebpage for interactive tools including the Legislative Action Center withpre-written letters to send to policy makers, publications on relevant issues and events you can support.

Midwest

Besides their passion for bird watching and general love of the outdoors this local chapter of the Audubon is standing up to Peabody Energy Company in efforts to fight the building of a new coal-fired power plant at the Prairie State Campus.

Publications Wingbeat comes out twice a year in the Spring and Fall.

Concerned Citizens of Platte County

Citizens of Platte County believe that “Building more coal plants is unacceptable and emissions from current plants must be reduced.” They areworking with Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) and otherutilitiesto prevent the building of new coal-fired power plants in Missouri and insteadpromoting energy efficiency and renewable energy.They are also working to changethe utilities' financial incentives from increasing supplyto reducing demand.Their website is an excellent resource, tracking the latest developments, posting relevant articles, educating citizens how they can get involved and explaining better solutions to our energy needs.

For more than 25 years, Hoosier Environmental Council has been an advocate for the protection of Indiana’s health and quality of life. Joining together with over 25,000 individuals and 61 organizations, they work to improve state policies on air and water, promoting responsible management of Indiana’s forests, parks, wildlife refuges and wetlands, and educating citizens about ways to support their natural communities. You can join their efforts by becoming a member, supporting the Environmental Legacy Trust, networking with HEC’s volunteers and activists, joining their Sustaining Heritage Club or giving a gift from HEC’s Wish List. Their “Green Agenda” includes programs concerning Mercury, reducing Power Plant Emissions, Fighting Global warming, Power Plant waste and an initiative to “Repowering” the Midwest. Don’t forget to check out the Monitor, published 3 or 4 times a year, this publication acts like an open forum for HEC’s members to discuss their concerns and opinions.

Midwest New Energy Future Project

Always on the frontline, this regional network advocates for clean energy solutions such as renewable electricity generation and efficiency, not to mention their ongoing battle against the construction of new coal burning power plants. In 2006, the Midwest New Energy Future Project hosted a two-day Midwest training conference and actions around the Peabody Annual Shareholder Meeting with participation by four states. Check them out at the renewable energy and sustainable living fairs in the Midwest this summer or come to one of their training events. They also provide advice and information on promoting utility scale efficiency programs, promoting clean renewable energy, resources on challenging new coal burning power plants, and networking for Midwest Sierra Club activists via monthly conference calls.

Power Companies: Great Plains Energy/KCPL; Springfield MO City Utilities, Ass. Electric Co-ops, Inc., Peabody Coal, Louisville G&E, WE Power, AEP, Clifty Creek plant, and more.

New England

Based in the Northeast, Clean Air-Cool Planet is a science-based nonpartisan organization, dedicated to creating partnerships among corporate and civil communities in order to find and implement solutions to climate change through policy and action. They believe in, “celebrating commitment, innovation and success in climate action.” They showcase practical solutions, such as the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions in daily activities, and demonstrate the economic benefits of early investment of climate change solutions. They work on both state and regional levels to influence policy that encourages the reduction of greenhouse gases. 

Pacific Northwest

As an education based organization, NW Energy Coalition brings together a diverse group of more than 100 organizations, progressive utilities and businesses to promote the development of renewable energy, conservation of energy and pollution protection of fish and wildlife. NW Energy Coalition provides Factsheets, Utility Scorecards, information on State Caucuses and Tellus Reports for citizens to use as tools to fight climate change and to encourage communities to take a proactive approach to changing energy needs. 

Part of the Interfaith Climate Change Network’s (ICCN) national effort, the Oregon Interfaith Global Warming Campaign works to fight for justice of the world’s underprivileged and protection life on Earth, through actions to stop climate change. Educating and organizing individuals in 18 states including Oregon, ICCN’s national campaigns including Climate Change, Fuel Economy and Energy Conservation.

South/Appalachia

Working throughout the central and southern Appalachian mountain range under the four guiding principles of Conservation, Integrity, Empowerment and Community, this non-partisan action based organization empowers a broad spectrum of individuals to become involved in the important environmental decisions facing their community.  In their own words, “Because the threats to our mountains do not respect state boundaries or political ideologies,” Appalachian Voices provides the tools and strategies to protect the region’s natural resources and cultural heritage.

Their top campaign issues include eliminating air pollution, ending mountain top removal and restoring Appalachian forests.

They work with a number of other grassroots organizations in and around the region, fighting for state and federal legislation to defend their neighbors. Publications include a bi-monthly newspaper, a landowner handbook for forest owners, and “Code Red” reporting on the five most polluted national parks in America.

Enjoy their “Front Porch” blog discussing everything from the local poetry and writing to federal regulations.

Energy companies they are currently fighting Massey Energy, Arch Coal, American Electric Power, Dominion, Duke Energy, Progress Energy, and National Coal Corporation.

Watching the mountains that surrounds their homes be obliterated by 3 million pounds of explosives during an average workday in Central Appalachia, this small grassroots organization is finally getting the big media it deserves, in spring 2006 bothNational Geographic and Vanity Fair called upon to Coal River Mountain Watch a voice for the communities and mountaintops the coal industry was destroying. Dead set on preventing the further destruction of their community and environment by mountaintop removal mining, this organization hopes to improve the quality of life in the region and promote growth of sustainable communities.

This statewide lobbying organization advocates for the protection, preservation and enhancement of North Carolina's environment. They publish a Legislative “Scorecard,” holding legislators accountable for their environmental decisions, as well as “Carolina Conservationist” a quarterly newsletter that educates and motivates citizens to promote environmentally sound management.

Raising awareness on issues of mountaintop removal and watershed destruction, Mountain Justice Summer calls upon the world to help the communities of the Appalachia Mountains save, “our mountains, streams and forests from greedy coal companies.” MJS invites volunteers to spend the summer in Appalachia testing water samples, organizing door-to-door, canvassing in cities, photographing or writing about the destruction, camping, scouting and listening. Food and lodging are arranged. They hope to be “the catalyst for a broad based resistance movement that will succeed in stopping Mountain Range Removal!” As alternatives to coal MJS encourages solar and wind energy, MJS hopes to “debunk” the myth of “clean coal” and “jobs versus the environment.”

Standing toe-to-toe with America’s coal industry, OVEC unites with educators, community leaders, grassroots organizations and coalitions to send the message that mountaintop removal and coal sludge impoundments are unacceptable. Dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment, OVEC sends out action alerts, publishes the Winds of Change newsletter, archives photographs of mining destruction, and explains the issues using the facts. Check out their website for profound images and outrageous quotes.

Reaching out to college campuses in the Southeast, Southern Energy Network is promoting clean energy initiatives in university communities as a way to model sustainable energy practices for the public and provide successful energy solutions to influence state policies and regulations. Check out their interactive webpage to find out what schools are making the difference, how you or your school can get involved and updates on victories, challenges and news.

United Mountain Defense is dedicated to ending mountaintop removal mining practices in Tennessee in order to preserve the region’s communities, culture and natural surroundings. Their battle is fought on three fronts: legal and policy advocacy, scientific monitoring and data collection and public education through outreach and grassroots organizing.  Use UMD website as a tool to get involved, announcements for rallies, photo evidence and factsheets, “Mountain Defender” a news quarterly and water monitoring are just some of the ways you can get in touch and get involved.