Another reporting milestone (see May 11, 2009 entry here) for lobbyist-bundled contributions is approaching. On May 20, 2009, certain monthly filing leadership PACs, Presidential campaigns and political party committees must file FEC Form 3L for the first time. Under the new lobbyist bundling disclosure rules, the above “reporting committees” must disclose information about lobbyist/registrants and lobbyist/registrant […]
Month: May 2009
Pension Funds Under Scrutiny
Could we see more restrictions similar to pay to play rules and Rule G-37 on invididuals and companies associated with pension funds? Yes, f this article is any indication. Investment firms should be barred for two years from managing U.S. public pension funds if they make campaign contributions to the politicians who make the investment […]
Lobbying, by Any Other Name, Slowing?
Lobbyist rule workaround? Send the client. Lobbyist Elizabeth Moeller knew Energy Department officials wouldn’t let her press them for an economic stimulus project for a California company hoping to turn algae into energy. So she did the next best thing: After a lot of coaching, she sent the client. “I’ve told them to stay […]