Politics & Corruption For Pols and Lobbyists, Pillow Talk Can Pay Off

Turns out $15-billion bailouts just don't go as far as they used to. Witness the airlines trying to fly in under the radar to Capitol Hill last week, pleading poverty and looking to taxpayers to again provide the wind beneath their financially tattered wings.
· Where are you Source? [AriannaOnLine]

NewsChannel 5 Investigates: Perks of Power

State Sen. Jerry Cooper isn't normally at a loss for words.
Still, he was reluctant to talk about how taxpayers helped finance a personal business deal.
· Senator taps into connections for deal [NewsChannel5]

Lawmakers enjoy wining, dining & more
Yet, despite taxpayers' demand for change -- which ushered in a new governor and 27 new legislators -- a lot remains the same.
· Lobbying spending cloaked in secrecy [NewsChannel5]