Texans for Public Justice has released a new report highlighting the connections between the donors to Supreme Court candidates and the business these donors have before the court.

We've had our go at the Wall Street crisis and the role of campaign contributions in leading to it , now the Center for Responsive Politics wants to hear from you. They've a partnered with Helium on a writing contest about the Wall Street crisis and if your story is selected, you could win $100 for your work. 

After 12 days of listening to recorded wire taps, reading emails, and arguments alleging Stevens received illegal gifts from VECO, the prosecution arguing corruption charges against Sen. Ted Stevens has rested and the trial now goes to the defense.