Month: January 2010

China’s lobbying efforts in the spotlight

The Post discusses China’s lobbying efforts this morning here. From 2005 to 2009, China for the first time hosted more U.S. politicians and congressional staff members than Taiwan, according to LegiStorm.com, a congressional watchdog. China has also tripled the amount it spends on lobbying firms, including such powerhouses as Patton Boggs and Hogan & Hartson, […]

Citizens United and Montana corruption through history

The Flathead Beacon has it all this morning for history buffs in this article about Citizens United:  a copper magnate, 1912 elections, and bribing state legislators for their votes in a senate election. In the coming weeks, the United States Supreme Court will hand down an opinion that could have vast implications for Montana’s campaign […]