The Chicago Sun-Times examines lobbying payments made by Chicago-area governments and other bodies this morning. When local governments want money from the state or federal government, they often hire lobbyists with political connections, usually former elected officials or retired government workers. Here’s how much money five Chicago area governments have spent on lobbyists in the […]
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Chicagoland trial and Washington
They’re monitoring the situation closely, getting frequent reports and briefings. What more damage will be done? Is total destruction possible? How much will this cost? No, I’m not talking about the oil spill; the Blagojevich trial is back in the news. President Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Rep. […]
Murtha probe lives?
The Hill reports that an FBI probe involving the late Rep. Murtha continues. The FBI disclosed 892 pages on Murtha in response to several Freedom of Information Act requests, including one from The Hill, and posted the documents on its website. The files are here.