Congressional News Archive

1. Ethics panel issues inauguration warning

   The House ethics committee warned members not to accept any offers from lobbyists or other private entities to pay for receptions to celebrate the inauguration or members’ swearing-in ceremony.

2. Guilty Plea Shines Light on Illicit Gifts

   Former Republican aide Trevor Blackann pleaded guilty Thursday to filing a false tax return for not reporting more than $4,100 in gifts from lobbyists, and he will assist federal prosecutors in the corruption investigation of former lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his associates.

3. Lobbyist-Bashing by Obama Doesn't Dim Industry's Boom Forecast

4. Ex-GOP Aide Pleads Guilty in Abramoff Investigation

5. New Congress members meet big-money donors

6. Obama Transition Member Oversaw Fannie's Lobbying

   One of Obama's top transition team members, Thomas Donilon, oversaw an aggressive, backdoor lobbying campaign by mortgage giant Fannie Mae to undermine the credibility of a probe into the firm's accounting irregularities, according to a 2006 government report on the company.

7. Democrats Benefiting From Post-Election Lobby Boom

   Barack Obama spent much of his presidential campaign decrying the influence of Washington lobbyists. In the 10 days since he was elected, he already has had an impact: He has touched off a mini-boom on K Street.

8. Transition Team Chock Full of Bundlers

   Though they worked behind the scenes in Barack Obama's campaign for president, bundlers who raised millions of dollars for his White House bid are starting to land significant posts on his transition team.

9. Charges added to Ariz. Congressman's indictment

   A racketeering charge and other counts have been added to an indictment against Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi.

10. K Street Quietly Comes to Dingell’s Aid

    With the gavel for the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee hanging in the balance, Democratic lobbyists are rallying behind current Chairman John Dingell (Mich.), as he tries to fend off a well-publicized power grab for the job by Rep. Henry Waxman (Calif.).