Here’s a story on new proposed lobbyist rules in Long Beach, California, and their potential application to a union official. “Key within the definition of lobbyist is the word `influence,”‘ said Carl Kemp, a shipping industry lobbyist who says that … Continue reading
The Post’s David Ignatius mentions campaign finance reform in this editorial this morning. I hear people worrying more and more that our political system is broken. Sen. Evan Bayh said it when he announced that he wouldn’t run for reelection. … Continue reading
This Times editorial discusses the House Ethics Committee’s report on Rep. Rangel’s Caribbean trips.
Politico reports that Rep. Rangel’s lawyers have responded to the House Ethics Committee’s release of a report involving Caribbean trips. The Standards Committee report holds “Congressman Rangel accountable under the rules for errors by his staff, even though it acknowledges … Continue reading