The American League of Lobbyists’ Dave Wenhold wrote this letter to the editor about Michael Kinsley’s recent column on the life of lobbyist Anne Wexler. I noted the odd timing of Kinsley’s column here.
Month: August 2009
Lobbyist/Lawmaker Ratio
There are six healthcare lobbyists for each member of the House and Senate, according to this report. Health-care lobbyists said their efforts are the biggest since the successful 1986 effort to overhaul the tax code. The result is a debate involving thousands of disparate voices, forcing Congress to pick winners and losers. “There’s a lot […]
Gov. Sanford’s Use of Planes
News reports seem to indicate that Gov. Sanford’s use of state aircraft and other resources will be investigated. A review of travel expenses showed Sanford had flown in expensive business-class seating. State law forbids use of first-class tickets; regulations require “coach or tourist class” airfare. Additionally, The Associated Press reported Sanford used state planes for […]