Tom Daschle’s role as an Alston & Bird policy adviser is examined in this Time article. While working at Alston, Daschle never technically lobbied anyone, even though he worked for a lobbying firm, made money from lobbying clients and become business partners of those investing in heavily regulated industries. He was able to skate through […]
Day: February 4, 2009
Nixon to Refund
Gov. Nixon will refund a contribution from Motorola, according to this report. Motorola’s state contract includes the construction a new radio system for the Missouri State Highway Patrol that also could be used by local police, firefighters and other emergency responders to communicate with each other.
IL: Ethics Reform
After the departure of Gov. Blagojevich, will Illinois see more ethics and campaign finance reform? That’s what this site discusses.