Category: LDA

Lobbyists in the news

The Times discusses the student loan industry lobbying effort here. Toyota’s lobbying is mentioned in this story about the company’s recalls. The company has sought to sow good will and win allies with lobbying, charitable giving, racing in the American-as-apple pie NASCAR series and, perhaps most important, creating jobs. The Post discusses lobbying on a […]

Poker lobbyists play their next hand

The Post profiles lobbying efforts by internet gambling proponents here. Key to the legalization effort is Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. He has become one of the top congressional recipients of gambling interests’ money, collecting nearly $100,000 from the gambling and casino sector since 2007, according to contribution data.