An interesting new study is available on revolving door issues. Lobbyists with experience in the office of a US Senator suffer a 24% drop in generated revenue when that Senator leaves office. The effect is immediate, discontinuous around the exit period and long-lasting. Consistent with the notion that lobbyists sell access to powerful politicians, the […]
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Earmark rift
WSJ reports on an “earmark rift.” The House Republican agenda, released Thursday, made no mention of these special spending provisions—a silence critics seized on as a sign that House Republicans plan to begin using them again.
Macon City Council moves on lobbyist representation
The Macon City Council failed to extend its lobbying contract and the news is here.