December 24, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying
“Waning Influence? Part 3: Ups and Downs, by Industry” by Dan Auble for Center for Responsive Politics
“PSC Rejects FPL’s Lobbying Fee Request” by Susan Salisbury for Palm Beach Post
“Boston-to-D.C. Flights Showcase Region’s Power Players” by Matt Viser for Boston Globe
Campaign Finance
“Wall Street Money Can Predict How Democrats Vote. Here’s How” by Chris Wilson and Pratheek Rebala for Time
“National Parties, Donors Embrace Higher Campaign Limits” by Fredreka Schouten for USA Today
“Ethics Panel Wants State Agencies, Employees to Disclosure Campaign Activity” by Mario Moretto (Bangor Daily News) for Lewiston Sun Journal
Ethics
“Languid, Lax Congressional Ethics Disciplinary System May Pick Up Pace in 2015” by David Hawkins for Roll Call
“‘Boss’ Gifts to Pittsburgh Employees from Peduto Raise Questions” by Bob Bauder for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Elections
“The Tortoise and the Hare” by Maggie Haberman for Politico
Redistricting
“Panel Adopts Ideas for Changing Virginia’s Redistricting Process” by Jenna Portnoy for Washington Post
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