A few days ago I noted that the White House’s “Ethics” website was somewhat sparse and I included a screen shot with the post. Today, the site has an introduction and lists five documents representing “a bold first step and a guide to every action carried out in the service of the American people.”
Category: Executive Branch
Stimulus Contact Disclosure
The Politico discusses lobbyists’ stimulus contacts in this report. A review of “lobbyist contact” disclosures posted on government department and agency websites shows a relative paucity of inquiries and scant information exchanged about the $787 billion spending spree. What can be gleaned from the records is an acute paranoia among government workers about being caught […]
Waiver is Gold Medal for White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett
The White House Blog reports that a waiver has been issued by Norm Eisen to White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett for her work helping to bring the Olympics to Chicago in 2016. The President promised during the campaign that staff would not work on contracts or regulations directly related to their former employers. We […]