The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is apparently soliciting and accepting contributions from lobbyists, according to this report. Obama is headlining a DCCC, DSCC fundraising dinner this evening, but lobbyists aren’t permitted to attend or to have donated money for the dinner, though they are permitted to attend an “issues conference” being held on Friday. Obama […]
Day: June 18, 2009
LDA Lobbying Guidance Issues Resolved?
The Hill reports on the aftermath of recent guidance on lobbyist terminations. Guidance for the LDA has taken on increased importance for K Street since many advocates were de-registering in light of the Obama administration’s tough stance on lobbyists. In the first days of the new administration, the president signed an executive order to put […]
FEC Advisory Opinion Scheduled
The Federal Election Commission is scheduled to consider one advisory opinion request at its open meeting today. If interested, check my Twitter account for an update later today.