Category: LDA

Rattner: lobbying rule a hinderance?

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date September 3, 2010
Categories In LDA

In an uncorrected proof of former auto czar Steven Rattner’s new book, Overhaul, he discusses his involvement in the work to save GM and Chrysler. According to the Post, Rattner, like other Auto Team members, worked long hours and left family behind in other cities. He spent $400,000 in legal fees in passing the government’s […]

Barbour lobbying for 2012?

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date September 2, 2010
Categories In LDA

Politico reports on an interview with Gov. Barbour where he discusses his work as a lobbyist. As for his years on K Street, the governor said the skills that made him one of Washington’s most powerful lobbyists would actually be an asset for him were he elected president. This morning around the country there are […]

Q2 lobbying disclosure reports show…

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 24, 2010
Categories In LDA

The American Hospital Association disclosed lobbying spending of $4.2 million, according to this report. GE reported $8.3 million. Boeing? $4.97 million. Verizon disclosed $4.4 million.