Because policymakers often rely on think tanks' research when crafting laws and regulations, it's critical to know whether these organizations are truly independent.

If the big banks expect to buy influence when they give money to favored think tanks, then the public has a right to know. If the big banks don't expect to buy influence and are merely making charitable contributions, then their shareholders have a right to know. Either way, there's no excuse for keeping these payments secret.

That's something that I think is within the bounds of the laws and regulations there are, but still I think it really is a first in American politics.

We have consistently complied with all laws and regulations and we intend to vigorously defend against these lawsuits.

Truly successful lives are about family.

I'll work with anyone - and I really do mean that - Democrat, Republican, independent, Libertarian, contrarian, vegetarian.