Monthly Archives: October 2009

Campaign flight issues in North Carolina

Posted on October 31, 2009

Former Gov. Mike Easley’s campaign was fined in connection with reporting flights, according to this report. The State Board of Elections’ website has a link on its front page to subpoenas and exhibits without any explanatory information about the board’s … Continue reading →

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13,428 lobbyists and $849 million spent

Posted on October 31, 2009

Third quarter lobbying reports are in and the numbers are here.

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Trick or treat for Virginia candidates?

Posted on October 31, 2009

The rain held off for an event in Fairfax County and I got to take some photos.  The set is here and I’ll add a few more later today. (Photo Credit:  Me)

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Frightful prospects of political contributions and lobbying of the dead

Posted on October 31, 2009

CQ Moneyline reports on contributions from individuals identified as deceased and lobbying undertaken by estates.

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Haunting transparency of White House visitor logs

Posted on October 31, 2009

Late Halloween eve the White House released visitor logs and announced the move on its blog. The visitor records are here. The Hill report is here. Though Obama’s administration has taken pains to distance itself from K Street, a number … Continue reading →

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