Category: Lobbying News
Lobbying’s Return On Investment – Radio Report From NPR (Audio)
NPR’s Alex Blumberg reports on a study by University of Kansas researchers Raquel Alexander and Susan Scholz which sheds light on the potential financial returns that lobbying can bring. The study uses the American Jobs Creation Act, which was widely lobbied by corporate interests, as the focus to determine the financial gains received by those [...]
It’s Still Meet Over Tweet With Veteran Lobbyists, But For How Long?
Dinosaurs beware, as the business of government increasingly trends through social media connections, many lobbyists just aren’t linked in. A survey of Washington’s most prominent lobbying firms reveals that about half of them, including many of K Streets’ power brokers, lack any effective presence on Twitter, Facebook or other online networking services. Indeed, while lobbyists [...]
Momentum Gathers In Oppositon To Proposed Federal Lobbying Rules
Critics fear that the Office of Government Ethic’s (OGE) proposed elimination of popular exemptions to Federal lobbying gift rules would effectively close down nearly all “common sense” relationships between Federal employees and lobbyists.
Lobbying Disclosures In The Spotlight Of Solyndra Case
Complexities in disclosure rules illustrate the need for prudence when interpreting filling requirements.
Upcoming Ad Campaign To Highlight The Value Of Lobbying
Van Scoyoc Associates Advertisement looks to bolster client perception about lobbyists.
Despite Claims Of Shrinking Lobbying Revenue, K Street Firms Find Good Business Elsewhere
Additional regulatory services being provided by lobbying firms, bolster the bottom line.
D.C. Firm Releases Earmark Alternative Report
Report shows federal agencies likely to distribute funding unfairly unless congress takes action.
