Nov 17th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's transition team has set some strict rules for lobbyists. But some might argue that is not entirely a good thing, especially for minorities in the profession. Estuardo Rodriguez, of the Hispanic Lobbyists Association, and Eamon Javers of Politico.com discusses why Obama's new guidelines causes some to be concerned.
Nov 7th, 2008 · As Barack Obama's team begins the transition to governing, it is keeping its distance from one group in Washignton. The campaign barred registered lobbyists from making contributions. And now, the transition team has set limits on how deeply lobbyists may be involved.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · In addition to the initial $700 billion aimed at the Wall Street bailout, the measure the House takes up Friday is loaded with provisions to continue existing tax breaks that lawmakers and lobbyists worked out in past congresses.
Sep 21st, 2008 · Rochelle Behrens' designs cater to professional women in Washington, D.C. She creates suit separates that can be mixed for variety, and her dress shirts are specifically made to prevent those dreaded gaps in the chest area.
Sep 5th, 2008 · A day in the life of lobbying at the Republican National Convention: a party hosted by lobbyists, a congressman's dinner to "discuss business interests," and the reasons why all of this is legal — and creatively effective.
Sep 4th, 2008 · Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff is sentenced to four years in prison for conspiracy in connection with a highly publicized public corruption case. The scandal involved a number of members of Congress, many of them Republicans, and contributed to several key election defeats in 2006.
Sep 4th, 2008 · Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin begins her vice presidential campaign as a self-proclaimed reformer. But as a mayor and as governor, she defended the pork brought home by Alaska's congressional delegation, and even hired a lobbyist to get more.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Political scientist James Thurber discusses the role of lobbyists in the McCain and Obama campaigns. An expert in campaign conduct and lobbying, Thurber testified before congress about lobby reform and advised both candidates on the 2007 lobbying reform bill.