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The Since at least 2006, the [[Koch brothers]] have hosted semi-annual meetings for wealthy right-wing donors, sometimes referred to as the '''Koch network''' (or .<ref>Stephen Moore, "[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB114687252956545543 Private Enterprise]," ''Wall Street Journal'Koch strategy group''') is a network of "business and philanthropic leaders" dedicated to "defending our free society", by which they mean dismantling regulations on business and thwarting action on climate changeMay 6, 2006. <blockquote/ref>While these gatherings are carefully guarded, occasional leaked documents and recordings have revealed that they include "Twice a year our network meets to review strategies for combating the multitude titans of industry — from health insurance companies, oil executives, Wall Street investors, and real estate tycoons — working together with conservative journalists and Republican operatives," as well as prominent public policies that threaten to destroy America as we know it. These meetings have been critical in improving officials, including members of Congress, state governors, and even Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and expanding our effortsAntonin Scalia."<ref name=thinkprogresspost>{{cite web|publisher=ThinkProgress|title=Lee Fang, "[http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2010/10/20/124642/beck-koch-chamber-meeting/ MEMO: Health Insurance, Banking, Oil Industries Met With Koch, Chamber, Glenn Beck To Plot 2010 Election|url=]," ''ThinkProgress'', October 20, 2010. Accessed June 30, 2010.</ref> The meetings involve fundraising, reportedly in the millions of dollars, as well as discussions about political strategy.<ref>Lee Fang, "[http://thinkprogresswww.republicreport.org/2010/10/202012/beck-koch-chamber-meeting/|accessdate=2010-10indian-31|author=Lee Fang|date=2010wells/ EXCLUSIVE: Koch Brothers Convene Ultra-10-20}}Secret Billionaires Meeting To Raise Funds, Plot Strategy]," ''Republic Report'', February 3, 2012. Accessed June 30, 2014.</ref></blockquote> The known locations, dates, and participants in Koch network meetings are listed below. 
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==Koch Donor Summits and Known Attendees==
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