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- Why We Need More LobbyistsIt’s fashionable to gripe about lobbying as somehow evil, corrupt, and “un-American”. Actually, there is nothing more American than a good, old-fashioned lobbyist. Sure, some of them are swine. But we do not need fewer lobbyists. We need more of them.
- Having the Job Opportunity Concluded the Lobbyist WayHaving a thing done efficiently inside of Washington today mandates that specified impression be born to do with many people which are up to the mark. Each time along with the interests of the special team or even an organization.
- The Non-For-Profit LobbyistSocial Engineering describes this work. When a new law is passed it takes about ten years for it to achieve the social changes intended.
- The Law and LobbyistsRecent news in lobbying, including some calls for reform
- The Influence, Strategies, and Tactics of Green LobbyingAn essay exploring the history, tactics, and individuals who are involved in environmental lobbying.
- Confessions of a LobbyistLobbyists in theory at least provide a useful service. Take a look at what really happens.
- Lobbying in American PoliticsA new perspective on lobbying in American politics
A Lobbyist Makes Policy, Not PoliticiansPrivate prisons, healthcare reforms, immigration laws and many other hot political issues on the front pages of the newspapers indicate a strong lobby force in in existence in Arizona. People need to be aware of their open meeting laws.- Ashley Turton, Lobbyist and Wife of White House Aide, Found Dead: Already Her Death is Inspiring Disgusting ReactionsAshley Turton, a lobbyist and the wife of Daniel A. Turton, the White House's deputy director of legislative affairs for the House of Representatives, has been found dead. She had three small children, but they aren't what internet commenters care about.
Kevin Spacey a Golden Globe Front-Runner for "Casino Jack"Turning in a performance on par with his work in "The Usual Suspects," Kevin Spacey is a front runner for a Golden Globe for his work in "Casino Jack."- Politicians and Lobbyists Are Destroying Our Country with Their Use of EarmarksEarmarks are being used by lobbyists and politicians to destroy our country. They are using these earmarks for political votes and reelection contributions.
Obama Limits LobbyistsBarack Obama President Has Indeed Limited The Power of Lobbyists. The power of lobbyists is obviously less now \than when President Obama announced his stringent rule. Reality trumps literalism. See how.- Miami Dade Spends $2.88 Million on Washington LobbyistsCounty commissioners may have a hard time explaining why they are spending an absurd amount of money on Washington lobbying.
- Pledge to America Crafted by LobbyistsThe GOP favor the big business agenda is exactly what got America into the mess it is in now and selling the Pledge to America as anything but a lobbyists dream is nothing but pure rhetoric.
- Documentary Review of Casino Jack and the United States of MoneyRepublican lobbyist Jack Abramoff steals $85 million dollars from Indian Casinos. Were the Indian Tribes naive or did they too have their own political agendas? Many losers and no real winners in this compelling documentary.
Lobbyist and Special Interest Spending and Influence Worse Now Than at Any Time Before ObamaBarack Obama is beholden to and owned by lobbyists and special interests as spending by special interests is at a record $3.47 billion for 2009, his first year in office.- How Do You Spell Brazen?A critical look at the 2010 State Of The Union Address.
Lobbyist Phone Calls Related to the Health Care OptionDo you believe it? The surveyor hung up on me. The survey's and ads are so slanted, and so full of scare tactics, aimed at seniors, that it makes me question integrity of our congress.
Senator Joe Lieberman to Have Lobbyist-Shaped Tumor Removed from Shoulder"I tried to put a shirt on Sunday morning and I'm like, whoa! there's a lobbyist-shaped tumor on my back or something,"- How Lobbyists Are Controlling CongressThe heist I refer to is what Americans have come to know legally as "lobbying" and it is a 3.3 billion dollar heist limiting, controlling, and undermining the American legislative process.
- Michael "Mike" Duvall Video: Assemblyman Sex Scandal in Orange CountyOrange County Assemblyman Michael Duvall may have found himself involved in the "perfect storm" of political sex scandals. Not only Michael "Mike" Duvall married and allegedly cheating on his wife, but with two political lobbyists, and one...
- Lobbyists Not the Problem in and of ThemselvesWe always hear about lobbyists being bad and how people don't like them. Never is the root cause discussed.
- Should Lobbyists Be Allowed to Give Campaign Contributions?What if you were a lobbyist? What would your stand be? And if you were a politician? Or maybe if you are just the citizen watching it all go by? Where would you stand on this issue? List your opinions and thoughts here.
- Should Lobbyists Be Allowed to Make Campaign Contributions to Politicians?This article addresses some concerns associated with the influence of special interest groups on political campaign activity.
- Obama, Lobbyists, and Freedom of SpeechA directive from President Barack Obama barring officials charged with doling out stimulus money from talking with lobbyists has free speech advocates worried, The directive is very likely in violation of the First Amendment to the Constitution.
- President Obama Tells Lobbyists "Bring it On!"Obama mimics Bush, plays "Cowboy."
- Some Obama Backers Become LobbyistsBarack Obama, champion of ethics reform, has taking strict steps to prevent lobbyists from infiltrating his administration. However, a lobbyist flow has started in the other direction.
Lobbyists and Their Role in Government PoliticsA brief summarized look at what lobbyists do and the regulations that oversee and guide lobbyists on what they can and cannot do to influence politcs.- Treasury Secretary Geithner Announces His Chief of Staff ChoicePresident Barack Obama's first choice for Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, was confirmed and sworn into office January 26, 2009.
- Lobbyists, Government and YouLobbyists are a cancer of Democracy
Obama Gets to Work on Day OnePresident Obama spent his first day in office freezing the pay of senior officials, increasing the transparency of government, and reducing the power of lobbyists.
Lobbyists: Honorable Persuader or Political CorrupterLobbying is a long and debatable tradition in American politics and is considered often as "dirty" politics.- The 5th Estate: A Vicious MediaSome in media have a habit of being judgmental and "reporting" with an eye toward projecting a personal belief or viewpoint rather than maintaining neutral objectivity. This is the story of lobbyist Stephen Payne.
Obama Lands First Real Blow of Race Returning Lobbyist and PAC DonationsThere is much to be said about the triumph of a political campaign that outmaneuvered and outcampaigned an established political machine. The fact that their candidate -- Obama -- is the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party says a lot as well, but not all...
Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and Voting Machines?Why is there a tie-in between Clinton, McCain, and voting machines? Should the "military industrial complex" be in charge of counting your vote?- I was Born to Be a LobbyistA student in college decides that she wants to become a lobbyist.
- Who is Lobbyist Vicki Iseman and How Does She Really Know Presidential Candidate John McCain?This is an article on John McCain and Lobbyist Vick Iseman.
- How the Lobbyist Affects Our GovernmentThis article discusses the role of national lobbyists in the United States government.
- Romney Spat Highlights Influence of LobbyistsPresidential candidate Mitt Romney's confrontation over lobbyist influence has highlighted the role of these players in presidential politics.
- The Real Reasons Why Trent Lott is Leaving: Senate Rules and Lobbyist MoneyTrent Lott says he is leaving the Senate this year, before his term is up. Why would he be in such a hurry. Hint: If he waited one minute longer, he'd have to wait twice as long to cash in on the private sector opportunities.
