The Post discusses Google’s Eric Schmidt’s view of net neutrality and how Washington works. As for Google’s relationship with Washington’s power structure, Schmidt said the tech industry is still not as strong as others in its lobbying representation on Capitol Hill, but that that’s fine with him. Google, and the tech industry, does better for […]
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Q3 lobbying spending and the health care debate
Under the Influence features two articles on Q3 lobbying spending. Patton Boggs is tops in lobbying income. Here are the details on health care lobbying. Some say the health care debate could mean a decade of comfortable income for industry lobbyists.
Former members not techincally lobbying
Politico reports on former members of Congress making campaign contributions and joining lobbying firms. Bill Buzenberg, executive director of the Center for Public Integrity, says the ability of ex-members to work for influence firms and give money “makes a mockery of the rules” intended to create separation between lawmaking and lobbying. “If you’re leaving Congress, […]