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Mapping the paths of power and influence
Laurie Bennett
Laurie Bennett is a co-founder of Muckety, as well as a co-founder of ePodunk, a community-information web site that was sold to Internet Brands in June 2007. Her journalism career spans 30 years, including positions as city editor of the Rochester (NY) Times-Union, government reporter for Gannett News Service in Washington, investigative reporter for the Detroit News and new media editor for the Detroit Free Press.
Recent posts by Laurie Bennett:The brief, brilliant life of Millicent RogersBy Laurie Bennett | March 19, 2010In an intriguing new column called “Fabulous Dead People,” The New York Times features the late but ever stylish Millicent Rogers. Pentagon hit with protectionism charges in tanker contractBy Laurie Bennett | March 15, 2010Europeans are accusing the Defense Department of protectionism in a $35 billion contract to replace Air Force KC-135 tankers. Rattner discussing settlement in pension fund probeBy Laurie Bennett | March 11, 2010Former auto czar Steven Rattner is in talks to resolve his role in the New York state pension fund investigation, the Wall Street Journal reports. He’s a heavy; he’s my brotherBy Laurie Bennett | March 10, 2010Who are the most powerful brothers in the U.S.? Muckety mover - Eric Massa made me a chumpBy Laurie Bennett | March 10, 2010What voter would be foolish enough to send a loon like Eric Massa to Congress? Mea culpa. I live in New York’s 29th District, a predominantly rural, traditionally Republican section of the Finger Lakes. In 2008, Massa was a welcome alternative to Republican incumbent Randy Kuhl, an opponent of abortion rights and gun control, a convicted drunk driver who in 1994 had allegedly threatened his then-wife with a shotgun. Today, in the wake of constantly changing explanations for his resignation and rambling interviews with Glenn Beck and Larry King, Massa is an embarrassment. All the self-righteousness of being an informed voter casting the “correct” ballot has evaporated. I’ve been had. Hank Paulson, treehuggerBy Laurie Bennett | March 9, 2010Among the alumni of the George W. Bush administration, Henry M. Paulson Jr. is a rare breed. Euro web shaken by Greek crisisBy Laurie Bennett | March 7, 2010Greece avoided financial collapse last week with a package of tax increases, spending cuts and government bond sales. Ron Howard’s focus on the familyBy Laurie Bennett | March 1, 2010There’s a symmetry to the new TV series, “Parenthood.” House members exonerated in PMA Group probeBy Laurie Bennett | February 26, 2010An ethics investigation into campaign contributions by the now defunct PMA Group has exonerated members of the House Appropriations Committee. Toyoda apologizes to Congress and consumersBy Laurie Bennett | February 25, 2010The Toyoda family is to Japan what the Ford family is to Detroit. Apolo Ohno needs a new trophy caseBy Laurie Bennett | February 24, 2010He may soon be the most decorated U.S. athlete of the winter Olympics, but Apolo Ohno is already the medalist most fun to map. Lipinskis, father and son, push Chicago transportation projectsBy Laurie Bennett | February 23, 2010When Rep. Dan Lipinski supports transportation projects, one of the biggest beneficiaries is his father, lobbyist Bill Lipinski. Romney vs. GordyBy Laurie Bennett | February 20, 2010Remember the report about a fellow passenger taking a swing at Mitt Romney on a flight out of Vancouver? Buffett-Gates friendship too big to failBy Laurie Bennett | February 19, 2010The much publicized friendship between Warren Buffett and Bill Gates has become an empire - extending even beyond Buffett’s huge gift to the Gates Foundation. White House has lost political narrative, Podesta saysBy Laurie Bennett | February 16, 2010John Podesta has one word for the current climate in Washington. Mitch Landrieu cements Louisiana family dynastyBy Laurie Bennett | February 15, 2010As the light of one American political dynasty dimmed last week, another shone more brightly. Buffett wants to untie the Chicago rail knotBy Laurie Bennett | February 10, 2010In the network that is America’s rail freight system, Chicago is a chokepoint. Super Bowl win will put Tom Benson in elite group of American billionairesBy Laurie Bennett | February 9, 2010In the city of celebration, New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson may have the most to celebrate. Fracking in the Finger LakesBy Laurie Bennett | February 5, 2010A small, intensely local site launched yesterday using Muckety mapping. Meg Whitman puts nearly $40 million into campaignBy Laurie Bennett | February 3, 2010In what is likely to be California’s most expensive gubernatorial campaign to date, billionaire Meg Whitman is outspending everybody.
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