The White House Blog reports that a waiver has been issued by Norm Eisen to White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett for her work helping to bring the Olympics to Chicago in 2016. The President promised during the campaign that staff would not work on contracts or regulations directly related to their former employers. We […]
Month: May 2009
Lobbying Links to Rep. Murtha
The Times spotlights the activities of some of Rep. John Murtha’s family in this article. The congressman earmarked millions of federal dollars to an institution in his district, St. Vincent College, while the Rev. John F. Murtha, his cousin, was its president. He has directed millions more in earmarks to clients of a firm, KSA Consulting, […]
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate SEIU’s John Sullivan to FEC
President Obama announced his intent to name Service Employees International Union Associate General Counsel John Sullivan to a position on the Federal Election Commission today. The introductory wording of the release indicates President Obama believes Mr. Sullivan will be an “asset” in his administration.