CQMoneyline reports on individuals hiring lobbyists here. In the 10 years since lobbying records became publicly available, nearly 100 individuals have spent a total of nearly $17 million on their own lobbyists. The number is rising: In 2005 individuals reported spending $1.9 million on lobbyists, and by last year the total had grown to $4.5 […]
Day: March 5, 2009
Anibal Acevedo Vila on Trial
Did you know a former governor is on trial right now? It’s former Governor of Puerto Rico Anibal Acevedo Vila and he’s facing charges related to campaign finance. How’s the case going? “Until now, the government has not presented sufficient evidence that he knew about the scheme,” [Judge] Barbadoro said in the absence of jurors. […]
Former Ebay CEO Funds Bid
Former Ebay CEO Meg Whitman is self-funding her exploratory bid in California. This report says she gave her effort $1 million.