The Hill reports on bailed-out companies renewed lobbying efforts here. Over the past few months, the biggest beneficiaries of the $700 billion financial bailout have hired a slew of blue-chip lobbyists to boost their presence in Washington. … Continue reading
Daily Archives: March 10, 2010
This Roll Call editorial takes issue with the House Ethics Committee’s look into the PMA Group and earmarking. For sure, proving what much of the public suspects — that Members trade earmarks for campaign money, quid pro quo — is … Continue reading
Rep. Flake is seeking more information about the House Ethics Committee’s look into the PMA Group and earmarks. In a floor statement Tuesday night, Flake said, “I think it is fair to ask what the Standards Committee did regarding this … Continue reading