Category: LDA

The Trial of Kevin Ring Slogs On

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date September 22, 2009
Categories In Courts & Cases, LDA

Under the Influence reports on the latest testimony in the trial of Kevin Ring here.

More Lobbyist Restrictions Eyed

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date September 22, 2009
Categories In Executive Branch, LDA

The Obama administration is considering additional restrictions on lobbyist hiring, according to this Roll Call report.

Former Members, Lobbyists, and Contributions

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date September 21, 2009
Categories In FEC, LDA

USAT notes that lawmakers-turned-lobbyists are using political committee funds to contribute to Congressional campaigns. The donations are legal. Federal law allows former members of Congress to keep campaign accounts active and dole out the money to candidates, political parties and charities.