Tag Archives: Lobbyists

Freddie/Fannie Pay to Prevent Regulatory Reform

Mortgage firm arranged stealth campaignBy Pete Yost / October 20, 2008 WASHINGTON — Freddie Mac secretly paid a Republican consulting firm $2 million to kill legislation that would have regulated and trimmed the mortgage finance giant and its sister company, … Continue reading

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Jack Abramoff Has Been Singin’ the Blues

Frankly, I cannot agree with the suggestion that this weasel deserves leniency, but I’m a hard-nosed radical bastard. We can perhaps remain hopeful that his ‘singing’ will result in a few other deserving crooks professional colleagues also doing a little … Continue reading

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The DNC Sponsors List Is Rather Enlightening

The list I’ve posted here barely scratches the surface of what the Rocky Mountain News dug out of the public record. I note that this article was published on 12 May, but it is still very timely information. Such notables … Continue reading

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Chasing The Clean Coal Dragon : A DNC Lobby Adventure

‘Clean coal’ is in an experimental stage and at best hypotheticalAugust 26, 2008 DENVER — Greetings from from the Mile High City! It’s a beautiful day here in Denver. The DNC is in full swing, and excitement is in the … Continue reading

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How Washington’s Right-Wing Wrecking Crew Robbed Us Blind

Conservatives have turned a vast government built for our protection into a device for exploiting us By Thomas Frank / August 6, 2008 Washington is the city where the scandals happen. Every American knows this, but we also believe, if … Continue reading

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Jack Abramoff : The Wave of ‘Capitol Crimes’ Continues

Jack Abramoff. Art by Hai Knafo.Abramoff cooling heels; cronies still running amokBy Bill Moyers and Michael Winship / July 31, 2008 Like the largesse he spread so bountifully to members of Congress and the White House staff – countless fancy … Continue reading

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Stephen Payne : Hotshot Lobbyist Can Get You Into White House

Lobbyist Stephen Payne shown shooting with VP Dick Cheney. (Careful, dude.) Offered access to Dick Cheney and others in return for donation to Bush library By Daniel Foggo / July 13, 2008 A lobbyist with close ties to the White … Continue reading

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