The LA Times reports on the lobbyist flood inundating Washington with the incoming administration. President-elect Barack Obama says he does not want to use special interest money to pay for inaugural events, but the lobbyists are coming anyway.
Bloomberg reports on some of the parties surrounding the inauguration. Seven firms that earned a total of at least $30 million in lobbying fees last year gave as much as $50,000 apiece for tomorrow’s Illinois gala. For that the lobbyists will be able to pose for pictures with lawmakers and other honorees, get priority dinner […]
Virginia State Delegate Chris Saxman’s bill to ban legislators from attending fundraising events during the legislative session passed the Virginia House, according to this report. It’s not expected to become law.