Did Linda McMahon’s company pay or employ lobbyists? It’s an issue, according to this report.
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Earmarks and contributions: what’s the plan?
The Times reports. The plan, which the lobbyists and watchdog groups have been presenting to Congressional staff members in recent closed-door meetings, would limit the contributions that lawmakers can take from the beneficiaries of earmarks they arrange. Top officials from companies getting earmarks would be limited to donating $5,000 to lawmakers in each two-year election […]
More on Magliocchetti plea
In the Times. A former lobbyist who helped clients secure more than $100 million in military contracts pleaded guilty Friday to illegally funneling more than $380,000 in campaign contributions to House members controlling the Pentagon’s budget. Here’s Politico’s report.