Day: September 22, 2009

Lobbyist Law and Ethics Rule Riddles

The Post recently featured a story about Ristorante Tosca’s status as a power eatery in lobbying circles.  They’re even on Twitter, and the article notes one restaurant tweet. On those rare occasions when even the tight-lipped Tosca staff can’t contain its excitement, tidbits dribble out via the restaurant’s Twitter feed. On Monday night: “Comedian Billy Crystal […]

Massachusetts Senate Seat News: That Was Quick

The Boston Globe reports that almost all hurdles have been removed for the legislative effort to allow Gov. Patrick to appoint Sen. Kennedy’s successor. Among the names frequently mentioned by observers are Michael S. Dukakis, the former governor; Paul G. Kirk Jr., the former Democratic National Committee chairman and an aide to Kennedy; Charles J. […]

Probation Sentence for Obstruction Charge in Case with Rep. Murtha Connection

The AP reports that a figure in a government contract case has been sentenced today. U.S. District Judge Lacey Collier sentenced chemical engineer Theodore Sumrall to probation instead of prison after noting his cooperation with federal agents investigating kickbacks taken from federal funds earmarked by Congress for high-tech defense research at the Eglin lab. … […]