Natural Resources Chairman Hires Oil Lobbyist as Chief of Staff
Westerman's new chief of staff formerly lobbied for oil and gas companies including Chevron and Taylor Energy.
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Regulatory Capture
Newsom Delivers for Energy Clients of Lobbyist He Celebrated at French Laundry
A review of public records suggests the Newsom administration's actions may have been inappropriately influenced by his lobbyist friend's firm.
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.
WeWork’s Revolving-Door Games Called Into Question
Progressive groups highlight how the embattled company hired former senior SEC officials to represent its interests at the SEC.
Bundlers, Lobbyists, and Access: What Studies Show About Big-Money Influence
Recent academic studies have found that large contributions do work to ensure access for corporate lobbyists and that fundraising influences key committee assignments.
CBO Health Panel Packed With Experts Tied to Anti-Medicare For All Groups
The 19-member panel that advises the Congressional Budget Office on health policy is flush with health insurance, pharmaceutical, and hospital interests.
With A Conference In Colorado, Big Tech Woos Its Regulators
A think tank funded by Silicon Valley hosted key decision-makers for the industry’s future.
McConnell’s Tobacco 21 Bill Exposes States to Big Tobacco's Wishlist
McConnell has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the tobacco industry, and some of his former staffers now lobby for tobacco giant Altria.
Trump’s FAA Is Captured by Boeing, and Only Ted Cruz is Outraged?
Boeing is providing Trump-level cooperation with the House Transportation Committee, but no subpoena has been issued.