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Sep 22, 2022

Did Incumbent Democrat Schaefer give $30K to buy Republican support?

When scandal engulfs a party’s endorsed candidate, questions naturally arise where that party draws the line for stripping an...

May 16, 2022

After SactoPolitico probes, US House members change fundraising tactic; donor refunded $1,000

“Accountability journalism” strives to hold individuals – usually the powerful – accountable for activities that, while legal, may...

Apr 12, 2022

No comment from Rep. Matsui on opioid donations, legislative record & other mega-fined donors

Last issue, SactoPolitico.com exclusively reported a call from Congressional CA-7 Democratic challenger Jimmy Fremgen for the Democratic...

Aug 11, 2021

4 House Republicans using deceptive fundraising trick

The standard official portrait poses members of Congress like patriots in front of a U.S. flag. But with four House members from...

Jul 29, 2021

Living ‘DaVita’ loca: Federal charges shame no pols

On July 15, the U.S. Justice Department announced the latest in a long string of indictments against the giant dialysis company DaVita...

Feb 23, 2021

Matsui, Bera letting public foot opioid settlements

The Wall Street Journal and Washington Post recently reported that four major opioid makers and distributors are close to finalizing a...