Politico reports on the trend in spending on lobbying. Washington’s influence industry is on track to shatter last year’s record $3.3 billion spent to lobby Congress and the rest of the federal government — and that’s with a down economy … Continue reading
Daily Archives: December 22, 2009
Who got government bailouts and why? The Times reports. U.S. banks that spent more money on lobbying were more likely to get government bailout money, according to a study released on Monday, Reuters reported. Banks whose executives served on Federal … Continue reading
The Times sees the potential for a new focus on ethics in Detroit. The sense of optimism in some corners is based in part on the new members’ relationship with Mayor Dave Bing, a no-nonsense businessman and former basketball star … Continue reading