The Times reports on Genentech lobbyists’ role in the healthcare debate. In the official record of the historic House debate on overhauling health care, the speeches of many lawmakers echo with similarities. Often, that was no accident. Statements by more than a dozen lawmakers were ghostwritten, in whole or in part, by Washington lobbyists working […]
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National Iranian American Council’s status questioned
The Washington Times examines the status of the National Iranian American Council in this article this morning. Mr. [Trita] Parsi defended his decision to organize NIAC as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and declare on tax forms that his group does not engage in lobbying – a status that enables donors to deduct contributions on their […]
Controversy brewing over Thurber’s pro-Bonner ad
The Hill reports on a controversy surrounding Professor James Thurber’s involvement in an advertisement supporting Jack Bonner. Bonner’s firm has been accused of sending forged lobbying letters to Congress. According to reports, a temporary employee who was later fired sent the letters.