Politico’s got the story on how lobbyists did during the debate over financial regulatory reform. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce deployed 85 lobbyists, including 49 hired from outside lobbying firms. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association employed 54 lobbyists, including 37 from outside firms. The American Bankers Association deployed 53 lobbyists; the Business Roundtable, […]
Day: May 21, 2010
YouCut but House didn’t
The Hill has an update on Republicans’ YouCut program here. 81,000 votes were cast online and through text messages to axe $2.5 billion from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund, which provides cash assistance to needy families with dependent children.
Unions: $100 mil or higher to help Dems
The Hill reports on unions’ spending plans in 2010.