Lobbyists Help Smooth the Way for a Tax Break for Foreign Rum Maker
Feb. 3: This post has been corrected.
A transfer of billions of dollars in federal aid from public projects in Puerto Rico to one of the world's largest liquor conglomerates over the next 30 years continues to move forward without any objection from Congress.
As a result, money that's now being used to build schools and restore tropical forests in a U.S. territory is being turned into what is essentially a $3 billion tax break for London-based Diageo, whose $20 billion in sales last year were powered by Dom Pérignon, Captain … more…
Putting the Best Face on a Coup d’Etat
The government of Honduras – referred to these days as "de facto," "interim" or "illegitimate" – is dealing with its public perception … more…
Tax Havens Build Lobbying Capacity in D.C.
Digging into data in the Foreign Lobbying Influence Tracker, our partners at the Sunlight Foundation have uncovered extensive lobbying … more…
One Foreign Actor We Didn’t Expect To Discover
Typical attire: sandals and maroon-saffron robe. Typical day: wake at 3:30 a.m., prayer and meditation. Typical message: peace, … more…
Adding it up: The Top Players in Foreign Agent Lobbying
Oct. 23: This post has been corrected.
It isn’t just U.S. companies or groups that push for their causes on Capitol Hill. Thousands … more…
Opening the Window on Foreign Lobbying
Oct. 23: This post has been corrected.
In 2008, Bermuda’s influential reinsurance industry needed some help. Successive seasons of … more…
Help Identify Health Care Lobbyists on the Hill
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Quick Picks: Car Czar’s Possible Movie Role and Lobbying Lost
Before Steven Rattner achieved the lofty title of car czar in the Obama administration, he may have been the "senior executive" … more…
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Police in Tenaha, Texas, are accused of routinely … more…Obama: Lobbyists, I Can’t Quit You!
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September 02, 2009
Obama’s Lobbyist Curbs Are Political, Watchdog Told Kara Rowland, Washington Times, September 02, 2009
August 07, 2009
TARP Cop Cites Bailout Lobbying Jennifer Liberto, CNN Money, August 07, 2009
May 12, 2009
New Curbs Slow Stimulus Lobbying, a Bit Alan Fram, AP, May 12, 2009
May 04, 2009
Murtha’s Nephew Named a Lobbyist for Marines David D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times, May 04, 2009
April 28, 2009
Watchdog Groups Want Ethics Panel Probe of PMA Ties Tory Newmyer, Roll Call, April 28, 2009
April 27, 2009
House Heavyweight Feels Threat to Power David D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times, April 27, 2009
April 22, 2009
Financial Firms Lobby to Cut Cost of TARP Exit Damian Paletta and Deborah Solomon, Wall Street Journal ($), April 22, 2009
April 13, 2009
Earmarks for PMA Clients Live on Jenna Portnoy, Bucks County Courier Times, April 13, 2009
April 08, 2009
Real Estate Industry Pushes Fed to Lengthen TALF Terms Lingling Wei, Wall Street Journal ($), April 08, 2009
April 06, 2009
Rep. Visclosky Said to Surface in FBI Lobbying Inquiry David D. Kirkpatrick and Charlie Savage, New York Times, April 06, 2009
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