Category Archives: lobbying
“Lobbyists Decamp for Capitol Hill Jobs”
Block That Metaphor Dep’t: Rent Seeking Edition
“We’re not real interested in climbing in bed with the corn lobby to accuse the sugar industry of being prostitutes,” he said. “We oppose all forms of corporate welfare.”
—James Davis from the Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce, quoted by… Continue reading
“Lobbyists: Easy target, easy touch; Presidential candidates assail lobbyists but also willingly take cash from them”
Politico:
Bush, whose closest advisers in recent months — including Mike Murphy and Al Cardenas — have worked for lobbying firms, isn’t alone in criticizing the industry. As presidential candidates look to portray themselves as Washington outsiders, the lobbying… Continue reading
“Coalitions of the willing are latest lobbying trend”
WaPo:
A powerful coalition of labor and environmental groups known as the Coalition to Stop Fast Track was one of the most influential players in bringing down fast-track trade legislation last week.
Its creation, and clout, highlight how many… Continue reading
“Where the billions spent on lobbying come from, in maps”
Former Rep. Henry Waxman Already a Lobbyist? For T-Mobile?
“The Lobbying Bonanza”
“Tony Podesta, Lobbyist and Dem Fundraiser, Decries Lobbyist Fundraisers”
WFB.
“I’m in favor of banning not just lobbyist bundling but lobbyist contributions,” Podesta told the Center for Public Integrity last week for a story about Senate legislation to limit campaign “bundling” by registered lobbyists.
“Dennis Hastert Rushed to Make Money as Payouts Grew”
Must-read NYT report. The Hastert case is about allegations of sexual abuse. But this Eric Lipton report shows how the documents getting leaked reveal a lot about lobbyists, former lawmakers, and the pay to play culture in DC.
“Jan Brewer Following The Money After Stint As Arizona Governor; As Gov, She Directed $3.3M To Law Firm That Now Hires Her”
Arizona’s Politics:
There is a good article in the Arizona Republic today updates readers on former Governor Jan Brewer getting used to being out of the public eye, and getting hired by a national law firm. The article quotes Joe… Continue reading
“Lobbyists and Campaign Finance: The ‘Bundling’ Question”
“Law students propose bill to close lucrative Capitol lobbying loophole”
Interesting Melanie Mason report. Great exercise for McGeorge students!
“Reform Groups Urge Senators to Co-sponsor and Support the Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act”
Release:
In a letter sent today to Senators, reform groups strongly urged members of the Senate to support the Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2015, sponsored by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), which would limit the ability of… Continue reading