added 2007 Wed Jun 13 10:25:26 by Aidenag
In a letter to DOT Secretary Peters, Chairman Waxman asks for documents and an interview relating to apparent efforts by the Department to lobby Members of Congress to oppose efforts by California and other states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.
In a letter to DOT Secretary Peters, Chairman Waxman asks for documents and an interview relating to apparent efforts by the Department to lobby Members of Congress to oppose efforts by California and other states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.
GOP Environmentalist Linked to Abramoff to Plead Guilty
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added 2007 Thu Jun 7 7:29:34 by Aidenag
Italia Federici, the president of a Republican environmental group who came under Senate scrutiny last year because of her ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of tax evasion and obstructing a congressional investigation.
Italia Federici, the president of a Republican environmental group who came under Senate scrutiny last year because of her ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of tax evasion and obstructing a congressional investigation.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 6:33:40 by Aidenag
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 6:33:40 by Aidenag
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 6:33:40 by Aidenag
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 6:33:40 by Aidenag
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
added 2007 Fri May 25 10:45:39 by Alexia
The House voted Thursday to drag into public view the role that registered lobbyists play in soliciting and collecting contributions for political campaigns, exposing for the first time one of the most effective ways that influence-seekers ingratiate themselves with lawmakers and presidents.
The House voted Thursday to drag into public view the role that registered lobbyists play in soliciting and collecting contributions for political campaigns, exposing for the first time one of the most effective ways that influence-seekers ingratiate themselves with lawmakers and presidents.
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 16:45:15 by Aidenag
The Democratic takeover of Congress has not only been good business for Democratic lobbyists, but it has also turned into a bipartisan boon: In the four months since the midterm elections, the number of new lobbyist registrations has nearly doubled to 2,232 from 1,222 in the comparable period a year earlier.
The Democratic takeover of Congress has not only been good business for Democratic lobbyists, but it has also turned into a bipartisan boon: In the four months since the midterm elections, the number of new lobbyist registrations has nearly doubled to 2,232 from 1,222 in the comparable period a year earlier.
added 2007 Sat Apr 21 18:36:48 by Aidenag
No more 50 cents per copy. No more limited opening hours. And no more flashing ID just to enter the reading room. The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) database is expected to go online soon. The Department of Justice database is an exhaustive list of lobbyists representing foreign governments and politicians.
No more 50 cents per copy. No more limited opening hours. And no more flashing ID just to enter the reading room. The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) database is expected to go online soon. The Department of Justice database is an exhaustive list of lobbyists representing foreign governments and politicians.
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added 2007 Sat Apr 21 13:19:28 by Beau7890
Remember that huge $140 billion corporate tax break Congress passed in 2004, with the Orwellian name of the "American Jobs Creation Act"? Described by Senator John McCain as "the worst example of the influence of special interests that I have ever seen," the bill's 600-plus pages were chock full of pork for pharmaceutical compan
Remember that huge $140 billion corporate tax break Congress passed in 2004, with the Orwellian name of the "American Jobs Creation Act"? Described by Senator John McCain as "the worst example of the influence of special interests that I have ever seen," the bill's 600-plus pages were chock full of pork for pharmaceutical compan
added 2007 Fri Mar 2 11:20:32 by Spadecaller
Max Baucus is one of corporate America's favorite Democrats. As chair of the Finance Committee, he counts among his supporters a Who's Who of bankers, oilmen, ranchers, pharmaceutical lobbyists and Wall Street executives. With Baucus at the helm, The Finance Committee's incestuous relationship with corporate lobbyists continues.
Max Baucus is one of corporate America's favorite Democrats. As chair of the Finance Committee, he counts among his supporters a Who's Who of bankers, oilmen, ranchers, pharmaceutical lobbyists and Wall Street executives. With Baucus at the helm, The Finance Committee's incestuous relationship with corporate lobbyists continues.
added 2007 Thu Feb 22 14:25:18 by Aidenag
The cozy relationships between lawmakers and lobbyists that embarrassed Congress and cost some their re-election haven't stopped the revolving door between Capitol Hill and the lobbying industry that seeks to influence legislation. Five of the 39 ex-lawmakers rejected by voters three months ago landed jobs at firms that seek to influence Congress.
The cozy relationships between lawmakers and lobbyists that embarrassed Congress and cost some their re-election haven't stopped the revolving door between Capitol Hill and the lobbying industry that seeks to influence legislation. Five of the 39 ex-lawmakers rejected by voters three months ago landed jobs at firms that seek to influence Congress.
added 2007 Sun Feb 11 4:10:29 by TechnologyExpert
The 110th Congress opened with the passage of new rules intended to curb the influence of lobbyists by prohibiting them from treating lawmakers to meals, trips, stadium box seats or the discounted use of private jets. But it did not take long for lawmakers to find ways to keep having lobbyist-financed fun.
The 110th Congress opened with the passage of new rules intended to curb the influence of lobbyists by prohibiting them from treating lawmakers to meals, trips, stadium box seats or the discounted use of private jets. But it did not take long for lawmakers to find ways to keep having lobbyist-financed fun.
added 2007 Wed Jan 31 12:26:38 by Spadecaller
For a record-breaking 10 years, the federal minimum wage has not been raised largely due to the lobbying efforts of elements of the business community and their allies in Congress. However, a fast-growing campaign led by small and large businesses from every state are saying a higher minimum wage is in fact good for business.
For a record-breaking 10 years, the federal minimum wage has not been raised largely due to the lobbying efforts of elements of the business community and their allies in Congress. However, a fast-growing campaign led by small and large businesses from every state are saying a higher minimum wage is in fact good for business.
added 2007 Wed Jan 17 10:40:12 by Spadecaller
"K Street columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum was online discuss the intersection of business, politics and government. 'Thanks for writing in. I wonder if any of you think that the pending ethics laws in the House and Senate will make much, if any, difference in the way lobbying works.'" Transcript reveals the K Street inside story.
"K Street columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum was online discuss the intersection of business, politics and government. 'Thanks for writing in. I wonder if any of you think that the pending ethics laws in the House and Senate will make much, if any, difference in the way lobbying works.'" Transcript reveals the K Street inside story.
added 2007 Wed Jan 17 10:40:12 by Spadecaller
"K Street columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum was online discuss the intersection of business, politics and government. 'Thanks for writing in. I wonder if any of you think that the pending ethics laws in the House and Senate will make much, if any, difference in the way lobbying works.'" Transcript reveals the K Street inside story.
"K Street columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum was online discuss the intersection of business, politics and government. 'Thanks for writing in. I wonder if any of you think that the pending ethics laws in the House and Senate will make much, if any, difference in the way lobbying works.'" Transcript reveals the K Street inside story.
