I hope you had a great July 4th! What would the day be without fireworks and running into a few elected officials and candidates? I ran into congressional candidate Keith Fimian at my local fireworks display. He’s running against first -termer Gerry Connolly in a race that Charlie Cook says “leans Democratic.” Hunter Mill Supervisor […]
Month: July 2010
World Cup lobbying
The Hill reports on lobbying behind who will host the World Cup next. The Glover Park Group has been lobbying for the U.S. World Cup bid committee since November 2009, earning $60,000 in lobbying fees so far, according to Senate records. As one of 10 bids to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cups, […]
Palin legal defense fund in the news
Sarah Palin’s new legal defense fund is in the news. The fund was set up last week when an ethics investigator found an earlier fund was illegal. Under a settlement agreement Palin made with the state Personnel Board, the nearly $390,000 collected before her July 27, 2009, resignation as governor will be returned within 90 […]