The Washington Times reports that Sen. Feinstein canceled a fundraiser scheduled for tomorrow. Washington lobbyist Heather Podesta mentioned the intelligence committee in an e-mail invitation attached to a formal notice of the event, saying that the lunch at the upscale … Continue reading
Daily Archives: June 16, 2009
When is someone no longer a lobbyist? The Hill examines the controversy generated by recent official guidance. The debate centers on when the LDA allows someone to de-register as a lobbyist. Under the new guidance, a lobbyist could de-register if … Continue reading
You remember Friends of Angelo, Countrywide’s program to help V.I.P.’s with mortgage rates. The program is in the news again. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is requesting by Wednesday eight years’ worth of documents related to the “Friends of Angelo” program, … Continue reading