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New members of the 113th: What they own and whom they owe
By Jake Harper Jan 28, 2013 2:21 p.m.Even before he was elected last November to represent Chicago's southern exurbs in the House, Illinois Democrat Bill Foster decided to sell his stake in Electronic Theatre Controls, a company he founded with his brother. Foster jettisoned the shares -- worth at least $5 million -- "to minimize potential conflicts of interest when voting on legislation that might impact his personal finances," according to his press secretary.
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Americans for Tax Reform drops $2 million in one day
By Jake Harper Oct 14, 2012 1:32 p.m. -
Rich kids in the freshmen class
By Jake Harper Aug 23, 2012 10:24 a.m.Nearly two-fifths of the lawmakers swept into the House two years ago on a tide of populist anger appear to millionaires or near-millionaires.
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Profile: Dan Benishek
By Sunlight Reporting Group Aug 21, 2012 11:47 a.m. -
Profile: Jim Renacci
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Profile: Rick Crawford
By Sunlight Reporting Group Aug 15, 2012 2:01 p.m. -
Profile: Lou Barletta
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Profile: Kevin Yoder
By Sunlight Reporting Group Aug 14, 2012 4:46 p.m. -
Profile: David Schweikert
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House freshmen project: Reporting team
By Sunlight Reporting Group Aug 14, 2012 11:25 a.m.Sunlight's series on the House freshmen was reported and researched by a team from our Reporting Group, Sunlight Labs and Communications shop:
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