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Daily Archives: April 19, 2009

HDTVs for All Under Alabama Ethics Law

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Eric Brown

Mobile’s Press-Register has this editorial endorsing stronger ethics laws in Alabama. Lobbyists in Alabama can spend up to $250 a day — or more than $90,000 a year — “entertaining” a public official. It’s legal and it’s officially none of … Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama

Jacob Weisberg Weeding Out Good Lobbyists from Bad

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Eric Brown

Newsweek features this Jacob Weisberg column apparently faulting President Obama’s lobbyist restrictions for failing to distinguish what Weisberg sees as “good” lobbyists from “bad” lobbyists. The president could deal with Washington sleaze much more effectively through explanation and symbolism. Instead … Continue reading →

Posted in LDA

Lobbyist Disclosure Law Not Enforced

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Eric Brown

According to this Des Moines Register report, Iowa’s lobbyist disclosure law is not enforced. State officials concede the disclosure law is not enforced. Senate Ethics Committee Vice Chairman Dick Dearden, D-Des Moines, said he does not recall any organization ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowa
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