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Political Spending Proposal Defeated at Home Depot

The proposal by NorthStar Asset Management, a Boston money manager, requested that the company annually report on its political policies and contributions, disclose future anticipated spending, and provide an analysis of how such spending matches company values or policy. Although the measure was defeated, it is considered to be a template for similar proposals at other corporate annual meetings.

Shareholders Press for Political Spending Disclosure

The Center for Political Accountability, examining results of disclosure proposals for the 2010 annual meeting season, found that shareholder support for disclosure rose to a record 30.25% at 28 meetings.

Senator Questions 30 Companies on Human Rights in China

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin this week sent letters to 30 information and communications technology companies – including Apple, Facebook, Skype and Twitter – seeking information about their human rights practices in China. Durbin also announced plans to hold a follow-up hearing on global internet freedom next month.