An American style-lobbying campaign in Brussels? The International Herald Tribune notes that the recent debate over net neutrality in Europe features many U.S. lobbyists. As the reputation of Europe grows as the world’s technology regulator, representatives in a conflict that pits the AT&Ts and Verizons against the Googles and Yahoos are attempting to shape European […]
The Post takes a deeper look at earmarks. “It’s frustrating because 99.9 percent of us are doing the right thing for our clients all the time,” said [Dave] Wenhold, one of more than 14,000 registered lobbyists in a trade demonized by President Barack Obama and many members of Congress. “I’m proud of what I do. […]
The Baltimore Sun supports public funding of Maryland campaigns in this editorial. Contribution limits are helpful but not enough.The best alternative is public campaign financing. Such a system – modeled after programs in Maine, Connecticut and Arizona – has in the past won support in the House but has never made it out of the Senate. […]