Roll Call reports that lobbing firm KSA Consulting has apparently closed. A lobbying firm with close ties to the late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) — and a central player in some of the most questionable earmarks sponsored by Murtha — appears to have closed its doors.
Month: March 2010
The earmark bans and evasion or avoidance strategies
The Post discusses recent moves on earmarks and requestors’ strategies for achieving their goals. In the wake of last week’s announcement, road-builders, architectural and engineering firms, construction companies, scientific researchers and myriad private firms exploring obscure or unrequested projects will probably expand cooperative ventures with nonprofits, [Taxpayers for Common Sense’s Steve] Ellis and others said. […]
President’s plan for highlighting Citizens United response
The Post reports on the Obama administration’s plans to focus on Citizens United legislation here. There is little the administration can do to reverse the ruling, short of pushing a constitutional amendment. But White House officials are weighing how hard to push legislative proposals by Sen. Charles E. SchumerRep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) that would […]