Unsevered Ties?

Regulatory filings indicate that McCain campaign chief Rick Davis remains an officer with his lobbying firm.

Michael Isikoff
Newsweek Web Exclusive
Sep 24, 2008 | Updated: 7:18  p.m. ET Sep 24, 2008
Rick Davis, John McCain's campaign manager, has remained the treasurer and a corporate director ( Read more... )

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Fannie, Freddie spent $200M to buy influence

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