Rules Package Closes Witness Conflicts Loophole
For the first time, witnesses to Congress will have to disclose all entities they are affiliated with that have an interest in the topic of the hearing.
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Corporate Lobbyist Bailout: DENIED
A startup watchdog group beat back legislation that would have allowed corporate trade groups that lobby the government to access PPP funding.
Richard Neal’s Inner Circle of Corporate Lobbyists
Friends, family, and staff of Rep. Richard Neal have all benefited from the revolving door linking Springfield and K Street, at great cost to Massachusetts residents.
New Bill Seeks to Bring Lobbying Out of the Shadows
The Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2020 would add “strategic lobbying services” to the influence-seeking activities that would have to be publicly reported, among other provisions aimed at strengthening disclosure.
Perez Put Lobbyists in Charge of Reviewing DNC Member Qualifications
Over one-third of the DNC Credentials Committee consists of members appointed by Tom Perez, including a U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive and a prominent corporate lobbyist.
Kennedy to Refund Donations From Fossil Fuel Lobbyist
A lobbyist for natural gas and pipeline companies gave Kennedy the legal maximum contribution, a violation of the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge that Kennedy signed.
Corporate Lobbyists Vote to Keep Corporate Lobbyists in the DNC
A measure to bar corporate lobbyists from serving on the DNC was rejected with several corporate lobbyists on the DNC Rules Committee voting against it.
Cattle Lobbyist Running for Congress Backed by Cattle Lobbyist-Funded Super PAC
Longtime lobbyist Josh Winegarner is benefiting from huge spending by his cattle industry employer in the Republican runoff against Ronny Jackson, former White House doctor to President Trump.
Where Biden, Trump, and Amash Stand on Campaign Finance
From dark money to public funding for elections, here’s where three remaining presidential candidates stand on money in politics.
Op-Ed: Ban Members of Congress From Lobbying for Life
The massive corporate bailout shows that lobbyists have their grip on Washington. Congress' next ethics reform package needs to slam shut the revolving door.