The SEC charged Robert Allen Stanford with running an investment scheme, according to this press release. The Times has a story. According to public data, “R. Allen Stanford” has contributed to a number of candidates and parties, including Obama for … Continue reading
Daily Archives: February 17, 2009
This Politico report says that Democratic aides are joining lobbying firms around town. The latest news is that the political director for Barack Obama’s campaign, Matthew Nugen, is joining Ogilvy Government Relations as a “strategic adviser.” … Ogilvy also made … Continue reading
According to this report, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico endorses a ban on political contributions from corporations, lobbyists, and government contractors. A federal grand jury is investigating the award of state contracts to a donor to Richardson’s political causes. … Continue reading