The Washington Times offers this take on the Obama administration’s executive orders on ethics and lobbying. … Continue reading
Daily Archives: February 2, 2009
The Times piece on the tax controversy surrounding Tom Daschle’s nomination basically reflects themes out of Robert Kaiser’s new book, The Trimuph of Lobbying. The Times reports: Beyond the ramifications for Mr. Daschle’s ascent to the cabinet, the disclosures about … Continue reading
The stimulus package is an opportunity for state like Ohio to get significant projects funded, according to this report. Bob Armstrong, mayor of Defiance (population 17,000), wants $4.7 million for the next phase of the town’s sewer upgrade, mandated by … Continue reading