Jack Abramoff On Lobbying
The former lobbyist is out of prison and available for interviews. We talk to him — not about his crimes, but about the legal lobbying that goes on every day.
View ArticleA Former Lobbyist Tells All
On the podcast today, we get a glimpse from inside the room where money changes hands. Jimmy Williams used to lobby for the National Association of Realtors. He tells us about the ridiculous issues...
View ArticleWhy Lobbyists Dodge Calls From Congressmen
We imagine the lobbyist stalking the halls of Congress trying to use cash to influence important people. But often, the Congressman is stalking the lobbyist, asking for money.
View ArticleWhen Lobbyists Pay To Meet With Congressmen
"...the fundraiser has 35,000 bucks in checks sitting in her pocket right now. And we're going to talk about public policy while we take the checks."
View ArticleTommy Boggs, Influential Lobbyist, Dies At 73
Boggs changed the lobbying profession by recognizing how power in Washington was becoming more diffuse.
View ArticleTop Spenders On Capitol Hill Pay Billions, Receive Trillions
A new analysis by the Sunlight Foundation examines corporations that expend the most money in Washington on campaign contributions and lobbying. Defense contractors and finance giants lead the pack.
View ArticleStudy: Campaign Cash Brings Tax Benefits On Capitol Hill
A new analysis finds that corporations that deploy lobbyists and make contributions experience lower and more consistent tax rates over the long term.
View ArticlePot Politics: The Marijuana Business Comes To Washington
"We're going to be making sure that [members of Congress] know their constituents care about this stuff," said one industry representative.
View ArticleLobbyists Spending Millions To Sway The Undecided On Iran Deal
The groups' targets? Democrats undecided on whether to accept or reject the deal when they vote this fall. The campaigns include tens of millions of dollars spent on TV ads in nearly two dozen states.
View ArticleMr. Chef Goes To Washington: Cooks Learn To Lobby Congress On Food
As food policy gets more attention in Washington, lobbying groups are training chefs to stir up Congress. The hope is that they'll sway lawmakers on issues like school lunch and GMO labels.
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Nonprofit Working To Block Drug Imports Has Ties To Pharma Lobby
An organization campaigning against foreign drug imports has deep connections to the lobbying group PhRMA, which includes Eli Lilly, Pfizer and Bayer, an analysis by Kaiser Health News reveals.(Image...
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Amid Presidential Access Questions, Former Trump Campaign Manager Quits...
After criticism that the controversial Corey Lewandowski promised access to the president and hadn't registered as a lobbyist, he's stepping aside and says he will focus on speaking engagements.(Image...
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A Drugmaker Tries To Cash In On The Opioid Epidemic, One State Law At A Time
The maker of one medical treatment for opioid abuse has successfully lobbied statehouses around the country to pass policies that tilt addiction treatment practices in favor of the company's...
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California Bill Would Compel Drugmakers To Justify Price Hikes
A bill passed by the California Legislature requires drugmakers to give 60 days' notice before raising a drug's price by 16 percent or more over two years, and to justify the price increase.(Image...
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California Governor Signs Law To Make Drug Pricing More Transparent
This is the first step in a long game to develop clearer prescription drug pricing laws around the country, health policy experts say.(Image credit: fotostorm/Getty Images)
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Jack Abramoff On Lobbying
The former lobbyist is out of prison and available for interviews. We talk to him — not about his crimes, but about the legal lobbying that goes on every day.(Image credit: Dennis Cook/AP)
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A Former Lobbyist Tells All
On the podcast today, we get a glimpse from inside the room where money changes hands. Jimmy Williams used to lobby for the National Association of Realtors. He tells us about the ridiculous issues...
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Why Lobbyists Dodge Calls From Congressmen
We imagine the lobbyist stalking the halls of Congress trying to use cash to influence important people. But often, the Congressman is stalking the lobbyist, asking for money.(Image credit: Courtesy of...
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When Lobbyists Pay To Meet With Congressmen
"...the fundraiser has 35,000 bucks in checks sitting in her pocket right now. And we're going to talk about public policy while we take the checks."(Image credit: Charles Dharapak/AP)
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Tommy Boggs, Influential Lobbyist, Dies At 73
Boggs changed the lobbying profession by recognizing how power in Washington was becoming more diffuse.
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