Sunlight Foundation

Financial lobbyists wooed negotiators

Raised funds for campaigns

Publication: The Washington Times

Jim McElhatton
September 25, 2008

Key House members weighing a $700 billion Wall Street bailout have filled their campaign coffers this year at more than 250 fundraising parties hosted by financial-sector lobbyists, including a beer tasting and a Washington Redskins game, according to a watchdog group.