Day: February 25, 2009

PMA Group: Still “Reaping”

The Post reports that The PMA Group is still “reaping” the rewards of its work for clients such as Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics.

An Income Stream is Born

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 25, 2009
Categories In LDA

This Hill article describes “phone marks,” a term coined by an unnamed lobbyist describing how stimulus funds might be directed. One tactic to emerge in the race for cash is the “phone mark,” a term coined by one lobbyist for a member of Congress pushing federal agency officials to specify certain programs or companies.

Political Activity Payroll Deductions

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 25, 2009
Categories In Const Law Issues, Courts & Cases

The Supreme Court announced its opinion in Ysura v. Pocatello Ed. Assoc. (No. 07-869) yesterday. Per Scotusblog, the issue was “whether, under the First Amendment, a state legislature may bar political subdivisions from making payroll deductions for political activities.” The Post reports here. The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a state law banning local governments from […]