The Times explains what’s going on at National Journal (I earlier noted that the Under the Influence Blog had gone dark.)
Day: July 26, 2010
The freshmen and earmarks
Politico reports on some candidates’ positions on earmarks this morning. More than 15 Senate candidates — ranging from tea party conservatives to liberal Democratic hopefuls — have promised to either forgo pet projects or ban the practice altogether, putting them in direct conflict with senior senators who view earmarking as both a constitutional right and […]
Lobbying and the “strategic adviser”
Politico notes Sen. Daschle’s work on behalf of clients and his non-lobbyist status. By not registering, these individuals don’t have to disclose specific clients they advise, issues they’re working on or how much their firms make from their advice — routine information disclosed by registered lobbyists under laws designed to shine a light on who […]