Author: Eric Brown

OK: Lobbyist Rules

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 23, 2009
Categories In Oklahoma

What is the impact of new rules on lobbyists’ gifts in Oklahoma? This article explains.

Brian Ross, On the Money Trail

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 22, 2009
Categories In LDA

Brian Ross of ABC News is On the Money Trail talking with Sen. Reid about lobbyists here. “People should understand that lobbyists, per se, are someone’s father, mother, son, daughter,” said Reid. “They work for a living.” The Democratic leader’s sons and a son-in-law have worked as lobbyists.

Verizon, General Electric, Eli Lilly Party

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 22, 2009
Categories In LDA

BGR Group, whose clients include Verizon and Eli Lilly, hosted an event coinciding with the inaugural. News here. “Is this a lobbying firm?” [Actor Tim] Robbins chuckled. “I thought it was an investment firm. I wouldn’t sanction or condone lobbying of any kind.”