Day: October 15, 2009

Sen. Dodd and the Friends of Angelo in the news

Politico reports that a subpoena that may illuminate Sen. Dodd’s participation in Countrywide’s Friends of Angelo program. “Do we as Americans really want to continue saying there’s no ethical or legal violation if we get hundreds and thousands of dollars in discounts, even though we can’t accept a can of Coke from a lobbyist?” [Rep. […]

Hawthorn Group, Bonner & Associates, and a Congressional hearing on coal and lobbying

Politico reports on the latest in the controversy surrounding a coal industry lobbying campaign.  The witness list for today’s hearing is available. Mr. Jack Bonner, Bonner & Associates Mr. Steve Miller, President and CEO, American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity Ms. Lisa M. Maatz, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, American Association of University […]