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Pensions & Investments: SEC, DOL Nominees Disclose Holdings
Mr. Clayton’s professional connections with Wall Street prompted several progressive groups, including Public Citizen and Allied Progress, to oppose his nomination and to ask members of the Senate Banking Committee — who will consider his confirmation March 23 — to demand a more comprehensive list of all current and former clients, both domestic and international.
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Trump SEC Pick: Another Nominee with Russian Ties Who Must Disclose ALL Potential Conflicts
Clayton must release list of all current and former clients, both domestic and international, before his confirmation hearing.
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Politico’s Morning Money: First Look – Clayton and Russia?
“Trump’s SEC pick is (unsurprisingly) another nominee with Russia ties, and Allied Progress is releasing a letter … calling on the Banking Committee to release all of his former clients before his hearing.
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Groups Urge Senate to Reject Trump SEC Nominee, Citing Conflicts of Interest
Campaign launched to oppose Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead Securities Exchange Commission.
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Washington Post: Progressive Groups Target Trump Nominee for Sec Chairman, Decrying Wall Street Ties
A coalition of progressive groups plans to announce Monday a campaign to derail President Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, targeting Clayton’s close connections to Wall Street.
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Ads Featuring Parody LinkedIn Profile Eviscerate Trump’s Pick for Deputy Commerce Secretary
Paperwork issues are tip of the iceberg for Todd Ricketts as withdrawal rumors swirl.
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ABC News: Anti-Ricketts Ad Buy
Progressive group Allied Progress is launching an ad push against Trump’s deputy commerce secretary nominee Todd Ricketts. The group has a full-page ad out in Politico and a digital buy.
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Statement on Trump’s Joint Session Address: He’s Out of Touch, Out of His Depth, and Out for Himself
Trump reaffirms allegiance to Wall Street, special interests, and “alternative facts” during first address to joint session of Congress.
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Senate Confirms Billionaire Wilbur Ross for Commerce Post Despite Shady Russian Ties
Trump’s new Commerce Secretary linked to Russian-tied bank known for money laundering and illicit activities.
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Roll Call: Last of Trump Nominees With Russian Ties Set to Sail Through Confirmation
“We need to know more,” said Karl Frisch, executive director of Allied Progress, a liberal advocacy group that targets Wall Street power and influence. “If Donald Trump is going to be entrusting this man to be sort of a trade envoy to the rest of the world, we need to know where he is compromised.”