The Times covers issues related to lobbyist access in New York in this article. No one seems to know for sure exactly when the protocol was established, but it is fairly straightforward: Lobbyists wishing to speak to a lawmaker are supposed to go to the east entrance, give their business cards to a sergeant-at-arms and […]
Day: March 30, 2010
RNC payment in the news
The Times covers a Republican National Committee disbursement here this morning. The Republican National Committee on Monday opened an investigation into why party money, which donors contributed to help win seats in the midterm elections, was used to pay a $2,000 tab at a risqué Hollywood club in late January. Milbank writes here.
How and why the Deal ethics report was released
The Times covers the Office of Congressional Ethics’ release of a report involving a Member of Congress who had left Congress. Once Mr. Deal resigned, the formal ethics office inquiry apparently ended because the office generally has jurisdiction over only sitting members of Congress. But Mr. Deal knew of the accusations, which were first reported […]