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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.”
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Will Senate Press Trump Commerce Nominee About Shady Russia-Tied Bank Before Monday’s Vote?
With his confirmation vote on Monday, senators are running out of time to press Ross on his relationship with a Russian-tied bank known for money laundering and illicit activity.
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Washington Times: Liberal Activists Look to Torpedo Trump Economic Team
Allied Progress, a liberal group focused on combating Wall Street power and influence, said the website TrumpTransparency.org would provide “extensive research and rapid response activities” targeting Treasury Secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin, Commerce Secretary-designate Wilbur Ross and Deputy Commerce Secretary-designate Todd Ricketts.
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‘Trump Transparency Project’ Launches to Hold New Administration Accountable on Appointments, Policies
New initiative of Allied Progress will provide research and rapid response material on economic appointees ahead of confirmation hearings in January.
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NBC News: Democratic Groups Take Aim at Trump’s Economic Appointments
The Trump Transparency Project, launched Monday by the group Allied Progress, provides opposition research and ready-made talking points on Trump’s economic picks, beginning with the president-elect’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, Steven Mnuchin, his choice for Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross, and Ross’ would-be deputy, Todd Ricketts.