In Politico. In the Times. Behind the tea party groups (says a Times editorial).
Month: September 2010
Kenya on K Street
The Hill reports. In mid-2009, Kenya hired CLS to handle public relations and the Moffett Group to provide lobbying services. So far the nation has spent more than $875,000 on the firms, according to Justice Department records.
When the revolving door stops
An interesting new study is available on revolving door issues. Lobbyists with experience in the office of a US Senator suffer a 24% drop in generated revenue when that Senator leaves office. The effect is immediate, discontinuous around the exit period and long-lasting. Consistent with the notion that lobbyists sell access to powerful politicians, the […]