CSM examines lobbying in their report, “How Washington lobbyists peddle power.” “The media has done a pretty good job demonizing us,” says David Wenhold, president of the American League of Lobbyists. “I love the term ‘special interest groups are behind this.’ Is Greenpeace a special interest group? Clean Coal? The Girl Scouts of America? Because […]
Month: September 2009
(Another) Ethics Complaint Against RI AG Lynch
Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch in the subject of an ethics complaint alleging that he accepted a gift over the$75 limit, according to this report. The complaint that [RI GOP Chairman] Cicione filed with the state Ethics Commission zeroes in on a different issue: a state regulation prohibiting public officials from accepting any gift […]
Utahns for Ethical Government Update
The Deseret News reports on Utahns for Ethical Government’s efforts to put an ethics initiative on the ballot. Supporters of a Utah legislative ethics citizen initiative petition said Monday night they feel better about getting Lt. Gov. Greg Bell’s official OK on their petition, but still worry that his office could “stall” their voter signature […]