The Hill reports on bailed-out companies renewed lobbying efforts here. Over the past few months, the biggest beneficiaries of the $700 billion financial bailout have hired a slew of blue-chip lobbyists to boost their presence in Washington.
Day: March 10, 2010
Investigate the investigators?
This Roll Call editorial takes issue with the House Ethics Committee’s look into the PMA Group and earmarking. For sure, proving what much of the public suspects — that Members trade earmarks for campaign money, quid pro quo — is very difficult. But, it appears, the ethics committee didn’t even try. It said it did […]
PMA Group inquiry and Rep. Flake
Rep. Flake is seeking more information about the House Ethics Committee’s look into the PMA Group and earmarks. In a floor statement Tuesday night, Flake said, “I think it is fair to ask what the Standards Committee did regarding this investigation. … I think it is reasonable to ask whether the Standards Committee issued subpoenas […]