The Times examines the latest on Rep. Pete Visclosky and his connections with PMA Group. As subcommittee chairman, Mr. Visclosky had close ties to the PMA Group — where his former chief of staff, Richard Kaelin, was a lobbyist — before its collapse. He was a leading recipient of campaign contributions by the lobbying firm […]
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Visclosky CoS Resigns
The Hill reports that Rep. Visclosky’s Chief of Staff Chuck Brimmer resigned. The article also has other developments in the PMA Group controversy.
Members Hit Former Staffers Who Lobby
According to this Roll Call report, several members of Congress are concerned that former government employees have left their jobs and now represent foreign producer interests. “At any time, but certainly in this time of economic crisis, we must question the appropriateness of those who have been involved in the formulation of our nation’s trade […]