Category: LDA

Lobbying and Livable Streets

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 28, 2009
Categories In LDA

This StreetsBlog (“a daily news source, online community and political mobilizer for the Livable Streets movement”) post discusses lobbyists working for the American Trucking Association.

Lobbying’s “It Girl” Heather Podesta’s Post Profile

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 25, 2009
Categories In LDA

This morning’s Post profiles lobbyist Heather Podesta. And so it goes, in Heather’s World. On this particular muggy night in Central Park, she’s electrically caffeinated after taking the red-eye from Las Vegas the night before (Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s energy summit) and she’ll be turning around and flying west again in a couple of […]

Lobbyist Stand-Ins

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 19, 2009
Categories In LDA

The Post reports on the familiar practice of lobbyists hiring people to stand in line for crowded Congressional hearings. Yes, it’s August. In Washington, where access often equals action, lobbyists consider it crucial to attend congressional hearings or similar meetings in person. It’s here that they can speak directly with key lawmakers and their staff […]