Well, I’m a day late but I didn’t want anyone to miss the Brennan Center’s report card on the Obama administration’s transparency efforts after the administration’s first 100 days.
Day: April 30, 2009
Complying with Lobbyist Rules
New rules restricting lobbyists’ contact with executive branch officials regarding stimulus spending are apparently avoided by having non-lobbyists make the contacts. The Wall Street Journal reports lobbyists are instead sending company executives, lawyers or consultants to meet with federal officials on their behalf. Washington-based registered lobbyist Rich Gold says: “Where there’s any issue, it’s just […]
Nevada Lobbyist Disclosure Debated
According to The Silicon Valley Mercury News, Nevada is considering a law would require agencies employing lobbyists to report their contract terms.