Who are we? What are we doing here? If you ever wanted a great answer to these questions from the... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: Stevens Saga Continues
Sen. Ted Stevens may have been convicted yesterday, but his saga continues. Which occupation saw a 13% rise in wealth... View Article
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Sen. Ted Stevens found guilty on all seven counts against him. Contrary to rational thought, Sen. Stevens will not have... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: The Only Game In Town
There is only one lobbying game in town: grabbing for bailout bucks. Changes at the Stevens trial, while more stories... View Article
Continue readingBailout Contracts Blacked Out
If I remember correctly, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson sat in a committee hearing and pledged transparency in the operation of... View Article
Continue readingSen. Ensign’s Enemy List
Today, NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Gordon Smith for using Senate property to make a political... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: Stressed Out
Jury deliberations continue in the Stevens ethics case. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart faces questions about an earmark to a company doing... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: K Street Reeling, K Street Rising
Third quarter lobbying disclosure reports tell the story behind financial services lobbying in the lead up to the Panic of... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: No Taxpayer Funded Lobbying
AIG says it won’t spend bailout funds on lobbying, as other financial services welfare recipients acknowledge that lobbying expenses will... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: Freddie’s Lobbying
Just like on Elm Street, Freddie killed bills in Congress. The Ted Stevens trial is set to wrap up today... View Article
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