The Post profiles Facebook lobbyist Adam Conner and his efforts to inform members and staff on how to leverage use of the social networking site. One of the trickier parts of Conner’s job is helping members of Congress and their … Continue reading
The Times reports on bonuses paid by Mayor Bloomberg’s successful reelection campaign. The mayor, a billionaire former Wall Street trader, is reaching into his own pocket to dole out the same generous checks to his staff that he did after … Continue reading
The Hill reports on a House Ethics Committee matter involving Rep. Pete Stark. Rep. Pete Stark (Calif.), the No. 2 Democrat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, will face an ethics probe for an undisclosed matter. The committee … Continue reading
The Volokh Conspiracy’s Eugene Volokh discusses the ACLU of Illinois’ lawsuit regarding the state’s lobbying fees. The opinion is here.
The DesMoines Register reports that Polk County may contract with Federal Advocates Inc. for lobbying services. The Board of Supervisors will vote today on whether to pay Federal Advocates Inc. up to $70,000 for consulting and lobbying work over the … Continue reading