January 27, 2010
A ‘credibility gab’ on lobbyists
Public disclosure doesn’t count as “excluding” lobbyists.
July 25, 2009
Easing rules for lobbyists on stimulus projects
Instead of requiring lobbyists to communicate with government officials in writing, the administration’s new rules will let them lobby for their projects at cocktail parties.
March 10, 2009
Two more lobbyists offered waiver to sidestep ethics rules
Two more lobbyists have been granted waivers to work in the White House, allowing them to bypass the supposedly strict ethics rules President Obama issued on his first full day in office.
January 27, 2009
Geithner taps Goldman Sachs lobbyist as his chief of staff
Should we even take the no-lobbyist rules seriously?
January 23, 2009
Waiving ban on lobbyists for defense appointment
Days after issuing a blanket ban on lobbyists serving in adminstration posts, President Obama issued a waiver so he could appoint former Raytheon lobbyist William Lynn as deputy defense secretary.
January 13, 2009
Lobbyist to take deputy spot at HHS
Corr represents the very “revolving door” that Obama promised to slam shut.