Articles Tagged With 'Lobbying'
Lobbyists Promote Asbestos Use in the Developing World
Though it is banned or restricted in many countries, asbestos still has flourishing markets in Russia, China and elsewhere.
Investigations You Need to Read: Monday
Today's accountability news: The Wall Street Journal reports that since 2008, the company that operated the drilling rig that sank in the Gulf of Mexico has been the subject of about 75 percent of all federal safety investigations.
Contrary to Citizens United Opinion, Campaign Contribution Records Lack Transparency
Tracing who gave money to candidates to attend the Springsteen fundraisers is nearly impossible, even with open campaign finance records.
Lobbyists and Lawmakers Bond During Springsteen Concerts
Congressmen hold fundraisers in skyboxes rented from groups with business before their committees.
Pfizer CEO Gets Pay Raise for Influencing Public Policy
A Pfizer proxy statement praises Jeff Kindler's efforts to block the importation of cheaper drugs.
Congressional Fundraising Stays Out of the Limelight at Super Bowl
Game-day parties given by congressmen were kept out of public view -- if they were held at all.
Which Pols Are Heading to the Super Bowl and Other Results of ProPublica’s Super Bowl Blitz
Which lawmakers are going to the Super Bowl? Who's not? The results of ProPublica's Super Bowl Blitz.
Lobbyists Help Smooth the Way for a Tax Break for Foreign Rum Maker
London-based Diageo, with help on K Street, stands to make billions by moving rum production from Puerto Rico to the Virgin Islands.
Super Bowl Blitz: What You Should Do When Congressmen Give Vague Answers
Here are some ideas for pressing lawmakers' staffs when they dodge questions about the Super Bowl.
More Lobbying, Less Registration: Influence-Peddling Goes Underground
Ethics reforms have led many lobbyists to change job descriptions and move their work out of the public view.
Perks for Former Speaker, Despite Lobbying Job
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is getting more than $40,000 a month in taxpayer money while working as a lobbyist, Politico reports.
The Short Life of a Health Care Reform Provision
Ferocious lobbying by doctors and hospitals puts a quick end to the Medicare buy-in proposal.
Stimulus Lobbying Disclosure Promise Still Not Fulfilled
Lobbying firms have sidestepped tougher rules on their contacts with government officials.
Disclosure Rules on Stimulus Lobbying Produce Few Actual Disclosures
Despite billions of dollars going out, federal agencies are reporting few contacts from lobbyists.
