A new University of Kansas study shows that companies engaging lobbyists get a healthy return on their investment, according to this Post report. The study zeros in on 93 firms that spent as much as $282.7 million lobbying on the issue during that period, and ultimately saved a total of $62.5 billion through the tax […]
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Members Becoming Lobbyists
The Politico reports on the success, or lack thereof, of Members of Congress who leave office to become lobbyists. Most lawmakers who’ve made the switch aren’t able to make it seriously rain once they walk through the revolving door. And many find that the transition can be much tougher than they imagined. Former lawmakers, used […]
Tracking Lobbyist Involvement
A tip of the hat to Amy Ridenour at the National Center Blog for the news about a new tool to track lobbyists’ work on legislation.