The Politico reports on popular locations for campaign fundraisers. It’s a scene that plays out many times a day when Congress is in session: Lawmakers on their way to work, slipping out for lunch or idling between floor votes take a short walk, make an appearance and score some campaign cash. In fact, the […]
Day: May 18, 2009
Congressman A and His Brother
The Post details the involvement of Congressman A (currently White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel) and his brother (Ari Emanuel) in circumstances surrounding an alleged scheme by Gov. Blagojevich. The indictment also does not say whether either Rahm or Ari Emanuel was ever pressured to raise money. It alleges only that Blagojevich told a lobbyist […]