Proposition 2 passed in California and Iowa producers are concerned, according to this report. Expect a continued lobbying battle. Brent Gattis, an agribusiness lobbyist in Washington, predicts animal-rights activists will push the Democratic-controlled Congress to pass similar standards nationwide. Pending legislation backed by animal welfare interests would set standards for meat, milk and eggs purchased […]
Month: November 2008
Source of Funds
National Journal’s Under the Influence Blog (I added it to my blogroll at left) stated: The Obama campaign received $7.3 million in donations from the Internet and computer industries. Corporations cannot contribute to federal campaigns. For clarity, it might be best to say that the contributions were received from individuals employed in the Internet and […]
Lobby Rules for Transition
The Hill reports that the transition has announced rules on lobbying. Lobbyists cannot make donations to the transition project and are prohibited from any lobbying work while part of the transition team. In addition, no one can work in a policy area they have lobbied on in the past 12 months, and no transition team […]