According to this report on the Jefferson trial, a lobbyist offered to bribe Rep. William Jefferson in connection with oilfield rights. James Creaghan told the jury in Jefferson’s bribery trial that he negotiated a deal that would have given Mose Jefferson a piece of a West African oil field. In return, Creaghan expected William Jefferson […]
Day: July 18, 2009
Lobbying in Massachusetts
How much was spent on lobbying in Massachusetts? The Boston Globe reports on how much showed up on lobbyist disclosure reports. A record 646 registered lobbyists representing more than 1,000 clients sought to influence state policy on high-profile bills on transportation, pension, taxes, and a host of other issues. New scrutiny on lobbyists, after scandals […]
Gerald Walpin Sues
Fired inspector general Gerald Walpin filed a lawsuit to get his old job back, according to this Washington Times report.