LOBBYISTS ON TWITTER. Sunlight’s watching. “The nonpartisan Sunlight Foundation is today launching a tool designed to track the personal Twitter activity — be it musings about the Kardashians or latest meeting with a congressmen — of Washington’s influence class.” KAISER LOAN TALK. Politico. “Advisers to Obama fundraiser George Kaiser discussed Solyndra and other government contracts […]
Month: November 2011
Political law links for Nov. 9, 2011
LETTERMARKING AND PHONEMARKING UPDATE. The Hill. “The draft memo from the Obama administration could make disclosure of lettermarking and phonemarking routine — a possibility welcomed by watchdog groups, but feared by lobbyists who make their living off the appropriations process.” STEVENS CASE QUESTIONS. Politico. “Senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Eric […]
Tuesday’s political law links for November 8, 2011
BANK FOR R’S. Story here. “With just one branch and a small staff, Chain Bridge Bank has the unassuming feel of a local business. But the $230 million Beltway depository founded by ex-Sen. Peter Fitzgerald (R-Ill.) is fast becoming the preferred bank of the Republican Party.” GOOGLE LOBBYING UPDATE. Here. “Google confirmed Monday evening that […]