Category: LDA

The Post notes that some of the automakers receiving federal funds have disclosed recent lobbying expenditures. “It is probably the most heavily regulated industry in the country,” GM spokesman Greg Martin said. “Lobbying is legally protected speech. It’s a transparent, effective way for us to have a voice in multiple policy issues that impact our […]

Quinn Gillespie & Associates added Democratic lobbyist Stephanie Sutton, according to this BLT report. Sutton previously served as the finance director for then-Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). Before joining Gillibrand’s team, she was the deputy finance director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.

The Washington Times reports that “powerhouse lobbying couple” Heather and Tony Podesta held a fundraiser last night for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Money follows political power, said Michael Toner, a former FEC chairman and a partner at Bryan Cave LLP, particularly corporate money. “There’s no question K Street corporate PACs are being very generous […]