Category Archives: lobbying
“Trump ethics rules curtail lobbyists, while also loosening some Obama restrictions”
Matea Gold for WaPo:
President Trump on Saturday signed a far-reaching ethics policy that will make it harder for administration appointees to profit off their time in government as lobbyists, while also carving out loopholes that government watchdogs said will… Continue reading
“Lobbyists expect boom times under Trump”
The Hill reports.
“The Trump lobbying purge that wasn’t”
Politico:
Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s much-publicized efforts to keep lobbyists out of his administration, they have continued to offer policy advice, recommend job candidates and contribute money to his transition team, according to a POLITICO investigation.
And while they’re barred… Continue reading
“Top Trump congressional liaison heads to K Street”
CNN:
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s top congressional liaisons is making the jump to K Street instead of joining the Trump administration.
Scott Mason, who worked as the Trump campaign’s director of congressional relations for the House of Representatives, is… Continue reading
“Ryan Calls Trump Lobbying Ban Proposal ’Dangerous’”
“Longtime Business Lobbyist Laments Loss of ‘Smoke-Filled Rooms’ in Washington”
NYT:
As executive vice president for government affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Josten, 66, was the point man for business interests in a slew of heavy-duty trade, tax and energy negotiations. He was a master at… Continue reading
“Trump victory sets off a tsunami of lobbying activity by companies”
“Trump’s lobbying ban might actually make corruption worse”
Tim LaPira and Herschel Thomas for The Monkey Cage.
“Drain the Swamp, Indeed: Ethics Reform and the Next Administration”
“Trump Team Sets Broader Limits on Lobbying by Former Staff”
NYT reports:
Mr. Trump’s lobbying ban will require administration members to agree that they will not lobby the federal government for five years after they leave service. Federal lobbying bans now last generally for one or two years, depending… Continue reading
“Donors and lobbyists already shaping Trump’s ‘drain the swamp’ administration”
Senator-Turned-Lobbyist Trent Lott Promises to Help Trump “Drain the Swamp” in Washington
NYT:
“Trump has pledged to change things in Washington — about draining the swamp,” said Mr. Lott, who now works at Squire Patton Boggs, a law and lobbying firm. “He is going to need some people to help guide him… Continue reading