AND THE MOST LOBBIED AGENCY IS… NPR. “Since 1998, more than $41 billion has been spent by companies, unions and other organizations to lobby federal agencies and the U.S. Congress. In 2013, more than 9,900 lobbyists spent $3.23 billion trying to influence law writers and policy makers. But which agencies do they target most?” KAUFMAN […]
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Thurs. political law links, 6-12
CHALLENGE IN ALASKA. NYT. “Dan Sullivan, the Republican candidate for the United States Senate in Alaska, says he will disavow all support from outside special interests if his opponent, Senator Mark Begich, a Democrat, agrees to do the same.” OCE AND STOCKMAN. Daily Beast. “A report released by the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) Wednesday […]
Tues. political law links, 6-10-14
PRIVATE MARKETS AND PUBLIC GOODS. Brennan Center (Torres-Spellicsy). “From private parking meters, to private jails, to the entrance fee for the private 9/11 Museum, to the cost of running for public office with private dollars, the private market is swamping public goods.” ROTUNDA ON SJ RES. 19. Justia.com. “In over two centuries, only once have […]