Lobbyists and DC’s money game (bundling)
The Post examines lobbyist-bundled contributions this morning. For the first time, the records provide a clear public view into one of the most influential subcultures in Washington: lobbyists who moonlight by bundling campaign contributions for candidates and their political parties. The fundraising occurs even as the same lobbyists attempt to shape legislation to benefit their […]
Hedge fund lobbyists and carried interest
The Times notes hedge fund lobbyists’ position on carried interest and financial regulatory reform in this article.
Special prosecutor or FBI investigation for Sestak deal?
The White House memo on the Sestak deal failed to stop the swirling flow of legal allegations that violations of the law were involved. The Times discusses the matter here today. Federal law makes it a crime for anyone “who directly or indirectly promises any employment, position, compensation, contract, appointment, or any other benefit” to […]