Lobbyists Help Smooth the Way for a Tax Break for Foreign Rum Maker
Feb. 3 and Feb. 12: 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 … more…
Is AIG Still Lobbying?
UPDATE 4:37 PM We just heard from AIG spokesman Joe Norton: “We are not a GSE and are therefore not restricted. We remain a … more…
Fannie, Freddie Gave Big Support to Obama, McCain
With the government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac likely to cost taxpayers tens of billions, many experts have … more…
Indictment: Doolittle Complained of Being Abramoff ‘Subsidiary’
Today's indictment of Kevin Ring is full of details about his allegedly corrupt work with Jack Abramoff. But it is especially colorful … more…
Breaking: Former Abramoff, Hill Aide Indicted
Sept. 8: This post has been updated.
Here's a clear sign that the Jack Abramoff investigation is still underway: Kevin Ring, a former … more…
Abramoff Gets 4 Years in Prison
A federal judge sentenced Jack Abramoff to four years in prison today for corrupting lawmakers and their staff, swindling Indian tribes … more…
Abramoff Buddies With Prosecutors, Prisoners
Jack Abramoff was not your average lobbyist. And according to prosecutors and Abramoff's attorneys, he's also been an extraordinary … more…
Partying Under Adversity
It depends on how you look at it. This week's Democratic National Convention (and in September, the Republican convention) is a … more…
Lobbyist Dough Proves Loyal
Back in the early part of 2007, when the Democrats supposedly rode in on their white horses to restore integrity to Congress, the first … more…
Breaking: Sen. Ted Stevens Indicted
Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) was indicted today on seven counts of making false statements in Washington, D.C.
You can read the indictment … more…
Republicans Block Presidential Library Disclosure Bill
July 16: This post has been corrected.
Republicans are blocking a bill that would force the disclosure of donors to President Bush’s … more…
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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