MiCongress in the news
I noted MiCongress a few days ago; The Post takes a look at MiCongress here. For a fee, members of Congress can speak directly to their constituents using the same technology that allows cable subscribers to watch back episodes of “Top Chef D.C.” whenever they want.
Auto dealer lobbyists and financial regulatory reform (with rum on the side)
The Post covers issues related to auto dealers and financial regulatory reform. For months, auto dealers have lobbied fervently to escape the consumer watchdog’s reach, saying existing regulators have power to crack down on abusive practices and arguing that they did not cause the financial crisis. Yesterday was a story on the “rum wars.” A […]
Ensign investigation update
The Hill reports on an update in the investigation into Sen. Ensign here. In depositions to the Senate Ethics Committee, staffers for Sen. John Ensign have said the Nevada Republican and his senior aides knew a one-year lobbying ban was being broken when they helped a former staffer set up a short-lived career on K […]