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A Potentially Huge Supreme Court Case Has a Hidden Conservative Backer
The case, to be argued by lawyers linked to the petrochemicals billionaire Charles Koch, could sharply curtail the government’s regulatory authority.
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The Cause of Action Institute has disclosed little of its funding*: A year before it was created, the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling had enabled billions of dollars in spending by groups that don’t disclose their donors.
A Potentially Huge Supreme Court Case Has a Hidden Conservative Backer
Guess the author doesn’t know how to ‘Google’! 🙄
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*Cause of Action @ SourceWatch (includes tax filings)
Funding
Cause of Action Institute is not required to disclose its funders but major foundation supporters can be found through their IRS filings. Here are some known contributors:
- Americans for Prosperity Foundation: $200,000 (2022)
- Capital Leaders: $4,500,000 (2017)
- Charles G. Koch Foundation: $76,852 (2014-2019)
- Donors Capital Fund: $100,000 (2015)
- DonorsTrust: $17,950,000 (2012-2017)
- Edwards Foundation: $450,000 (2016-2019)
- Franklin Center: $1,244,000 (2011-2012)
- Stand Together Fellowships: $22,000 (2017-2018)
- Stand Together Trust: $10,725,000 (2017-2021)
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Chevy Offers Bolt Owners $6,000 to Waive Right to Sue Over Battery Fires (Update)
Chevy Offers Bolt Owners $6,000 to Waive Right to Sue Over Battery Fires (Update)
GM statement: “The agreement for the reimbursement program does contain language that waives claims against GM and identifies existing litigation. This is a common practice when it comes to programs like this. It does not waive claims involving any potential recalls in the future.”
H/T: Steve Lehto