Lobbying

David Jolly’s Clients Won Earmarks From His Old Bosses, Bill Young

David Jolly’s Clients Won Earmarks From His Old Bosses, Bill Young David Jolly’s Clients Won Earmarks From His Old Bosses, Bill Young

Some of Jolly's clients won millions of dollars worth of contracts from Young after Jolly left a staff position with the representative to take up lobbying. 

Mar 5, 2014 / Blog / Lee Fang

Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post

Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post

A new US trade representative is a former lobbyist pushing for limits on Internet freedom and draconian intellectual property policy.

Feb 27, 2014 / Blog / Lee Fang

Lee Fang: Lobbying Hasn’t Lessened Under Obama, It’s Just Gone Underground

Lee Fang: Lobbying Hasn’t Lessened Under Obama, It’s Just Gone Underground Lee Fang: Lobbying Hasn’t Lessened Under Obama, It’s Just Gone Underground

Money spent on lobbying in DC now enjoys a 22,000% return on investment.

Feb 25, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Lee Fang: The Rise of Shadow Lobbying

Lee Fang: The Rise of Shadow Lobbying Lee Fang: The Rise of Shadow Lobbying

Lee Fang visits Democracy Now! to discuss “The Shadow Lobbying Complex,” his latest feature for The Nation.

Feb 21, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

The Pro-Israel Freakout

The Pro-Israel Freakout The Pro-Israel Freakout

Censorship at Jewish museums and a crude new anti–J Street documentary suggest a pro-Israel establishment in a panic.

Feb 21, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Chevron’s Lobbyist Now Runs the Congressional Science Committee

Chevron’s Lobbyist Now Runs the Congressional Science Committee Chevron’s Lobbyist Now Runs the Congressional Science Committee

The oil industry is getting increasingly cozy with the Committee, which has undermined efforts to tackle global warming and air pollution.

Feb 21, 2014 / Blog / Lee Fang

Where Have All the Lobbyists Gone?

Where Have All the Lobbyists Gone? Where Have All the Lobbyists Gone?

On paper, the influence-peddling business is drying up. But lobbying money is flooding into Washington, DC, like never before. What’s going on?

Feb 19, 2014 / Feature / Lee Fang

IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched

IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched

The new rules proposed for 501(c)(4) issue groups may miss the mark. 

Jan 10, 2014 / Blog / Lee Fang

Third Way: ‘Majority of Our Financial Support’ From Wall Street, Business Executives

Third Way: ‘Majority of Our Financial Support’ From Wall Street, Business Executives Third Way: ‘Majority of Our Financial Support’ From Wall Street, Business Executives

Third Way concedes that most of its money comes from Wall Street executives.

Dec 11, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

ALEC Opposed Divestment From South Africa’s Apartheid Regime

ALEC Opposed Divestment From South Africa’s Apartheid Regime ALEC Opposed Divestment From South Africa’s Apartheid Regime

The conservative group ALEC, now in the news, also played a role in Nelson Mandela's struggles.

Dec 6, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

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