Open Secrets takes a look at lobbying numbers here. The number of lobbyists dropped, probably due in part to new restrictions on registrants forcing people to take a long, hard look at whether they need to register by law.
Day: January 30, 2009
FEC Approves Two Advisory Opinions
The Federal Election Commission approved two advisory opinions yesterday. The Lautenberg opinion was approved 5-0 and the National Right to Life opinion passed 4-1, with Chairman Walther dissenting.
Serve and Lobby
In Utah, this article reports on former officeholders who have become lobbyists.