How the STOCK Act Bill Almost–But Avoided–Becoming an Ethics Bill Free-for-All
Must read WaPo.
Category Archives: lobbying
“EXCLUSIVE: Obama Campaign Refunding Money Donated by Federal Lobbyists”
The Open Secrets Blog reports.
“So Who’s a Lobbyist”
This NY Times editorial endorses reforms from the the lobbying task force of the American Bar Association [Disclosure: I am a member of the task force].
Tom Susman Talks with NPR About Gingrich, Lobbying, and His Advice
“Lobbying Dips Sharply in 2011”
WaPo reports: “Lobbying activity plunged in 2011 for the first time in a decade, most likely driven lower by the struggling economy and legislative gridlock on Capitol Hill, according to new estimates released Thursday.”
Get the Popcorn
Jack Abramoff sits down for a video interview with Eliza Newlin Carney.
More on SOTU and Lobbying Reform
“Ex-Gingrich Adviser Now Trying to Close Lobbying Loopholes”
Roll Call: “The lawyer who a decade ago advised Newt Gingrich on how to engage in advocacy without officially becoming a ‘lobbyist’ is now working to close the loopholes that enable the former Speaker and other Members to avoid… Continue reading
Taking Lobbyists Out of the Campaign Finance Bundling Business
In tonight’s State of the Union speech, President Obama said: “Let’s make sure people who bundle campaign contributions for Congress can’t lobby Congress, and vice versa – an idea that has bipartisan support, at least outside of Washington.”
I… Continue reading
Gingrich Not a Lobbyist But Reported to a Lobbyist at Freddie Mac
WaPo reports.
“Lobbyist Helps a Project He Financed in Congress”
Must-read Eric Lichtblau piece in the NY Times.
“Donors Gave as Santorum Won Earmarks”
The NY Times offers this front-page report.
Mitt Romney’s K Street Army
Must-read Tom Edsall column at NYT’s “Campaign Stops.”
“Convicted Lobbyist Abramoff Tells Lawmakers to Be Wary of Money”
Bloomberg reports.