In a recent column William Safire notes his predictions for the new year in multiple choice format, asking readers to choose one, all, or none for each question. One of his questions addresses important cases that the Supreme Court may consider this term. 10. The Supreme Court will decide: (a) in nipple exposure or “fleeting […]
Day: December 30, 2008
Roland Burris and the LDA
CQ reports that Gov. Blagojevich’s pick to fill President-elect Obama’s Senate seat, Roland Burris, may not have filed required lobbying disclosure reports. Once a lobbying firm registers, it is required to file quarterly reports, even if it has received no payment, until concluding the paperwork requirement with a termination report. Likewise, registered lobbyists are also […]
Madoff’s Lobbying and Contributions
This is one of several articles addressing Bernard Madoff’s political contributions and lobbying efforts over the years.