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April 4, 2014  •  

News You Can Use Digest – April 4, 2014

  National: New G.O.P. Bid to Limit Voting in Swing States New York Times – Steven Yaccino and Lizette Alvarez | Published: 3/29/2014 Some swing states under Republican control are enacting new restrictions on registering and voting that go beyond recent […]

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April 3, 2014  •  

Thursday News Roundup

Lobbying New York: “Lobbying in New York hit $210 million in 2013–3rd highest total ever” by Ken Lovett in the New York Daily News. McCutcheon v. FEC “Supreme Court strikes down limits on overall federal campaign donations” by Robert Barnes […]

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The Pennsylvania House Bipartisan Management Committee has adopted an ethics rule banning cash gifts. The rule was imposed in response to the highly publicized sting operation involving four House members who allegedly took cash from a lobbyist. The rule permits […]

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April 2, 2014  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News

Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Corporate Lobbyists Assail Tax Overhaul They Once Cheered” by Eric Lipton and Jonathan Weisman in The New York Times. “Revolving door spins for Connecticut delegation” by Ana Radelat in the Connecticut Mirror. California: “Indicted […]

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Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. “K Street firm takes major hit in ruling” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. Florida: “FPL, three other electric utilities, influence legislature through lobbying and campaign donations, report finds” by Susan Salisbury in […]

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March 31, 2014  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying “The Source: Tracking The ʹUnlobbyistsʹ” by Paul Flahive on Texas Public Radio. “The Lobbying World for the Rest of Us” by Rebecca Gale in Roll Call. “Congressman retires, shocks Washington by not becoming lobbyist” by Paul Waldman in The […]

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Mayor Patrick Cannon resigned Wednesday amid allegations of federal public corruption and taking bribes. The allegations stem from Cannon, on several occasions, accepting over $48,000 of bribes from federal undercover agents posing as businessmen seeking city contracts. If convicted on […]

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March 28, 2014  •  

News You Can Use Digest – March 28, 2014

        Federal: IRS Rule Would Limit Advocacy Over Nominees USA Today – Gregory Korte | Published: 3/24/2014 The IRS says a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court or Cabinet secretary should be considered a “candidate” for federal […]

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March 27, 2014  •  

Thursday News Roundup

Lobbying “The new business of lobbying” by David Gura on Marketplace. “Kevin McCarthy pitches Obamacare changes to lobbyists” by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman in Politico. “Here’s how a $5 million contract slipped out of the grasp of K Street” […]

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March 26, 2014  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News

Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “David Beckham bends ears of lawmakers in Tallahassee” by Kathleen McGrory in the Miami Herald. “Journal Highlights Issues of Lobbying and Campaign Finance” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call. Arizona: “Hidden cameras catch lobbyists […]

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Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. “Dodd-Frank army skips to K Street” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “Partisan thrives on K Street” by Bernie Becker in The Hill. “Job market heats up for Senate GOP aides” by Kevin […]

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March 21, 2014  •  

News You Can Use Digest – March 21, 2014

        Federal: Lobbyist Faces $5 Million Fine for Allegedly Failing to File Disclosure Reports Washington Post – Holly Yeager | Published: 3/18/2014 Federal prosecutors said Alan Mauk and his firm, Alan Mauk Associates, did not file required quarterly […]

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The State Ethics Commission has called a public hearing to introduce new rules regarding lobbying complaints. The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on May 9, 2014, at the Capehart Crocker House, Commission Meeting Room, 424 North Blount Street, […]

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March 17, 2014  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying “Lobbyists stick with Putin” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill. Canada: “Lobbyists looking to give back with new pro bono advocacy organization” by Mark Burgess in The Hill Times. Colorado: “Investigation: Lobbyists skipped $90K in fines to Colorado” by […]

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